How to Make Slime – Kids Craft Idea

Making slime has never been easier or safer for kid’s crafts. Slime is one of those things that every child needs to experience. The cool feel of the slime oozing through your fingers is a childhood must. This slime recipe is easy and non-toxic. However, I do not suggest anyone giving it a taste!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 cup water (warm)
• 1 cup cornstarch
• Food coloring
• Stainless steel bowl or plastic sealable bags

1. Add a few drops of food coloring to the warm water. The more you add the darker the slime will be.

2. Place the cornstarch in the stainless steel bowl or plastic bags. Use stainless steel because the food coloring could stain other bowls. If you are using the slime recipe as a group kids craft, you need to use the plastic sealable bags such as a large sandwich bag.

3. Add the colored water to the cornstarch.

4. Stir the mixture in the bowl and then use your hands to finish mixing.
   
   If you are using the bags, seal them and remove as much air as possible. The kids can then use their fingers to mush the slime ingredients until mixed. This is the best way to do it if you want to avoid colored fingers and lots of mess. Also, if the children are very young, use duct tape to make sure the seal does not come open while mixing.

5. Add additional water if the homemade slime fees to dry or more cornstarch if too wet.

Tips & Warnings

• Add plastic eyeballs, bugs or warms to your slime. Or if it is a girly party – try some glitter for added sparkle.
• If this is for a party – send the bags of slime home with a slime recipe card so they can do it again.
• This is nontoxic, but I would encourage the kids NOT to try eating it.