How to Make Slime Goo

Make slime goo at home as a science experiment.

Slime goo was first featured on a kids' television game show. Contestants would be drenched in slime goo as part of the show. Although slime goo is available for purchase, a basic recipe exists for making slime at home. Slime is actually a polymer that is somewhat unique as it possesses the properties of both a solid and liquid. Making slime goo is a suitable project for kids.

Things You'll Need

• White craft glue
• 2 paper cups
• Green food coloring
• Borax powder
• Spoon
• Measuring cup
• Plastic bag

Instructions

1. Fill a paper cup with 8 ounces of water. Add 1 tablespoon of borax powder to the water in the cup. Stir the borax powder and water with a spoon to thoroughly incorporate.

2. Pour 1 inch of white craft glue into another paper cup. Measure 2 tablespoons of water and add to the glue in the cup. Stir the water and glue with a spoon to incorporate.

3. Add three to four drops of food color to the glue and water mixture. Use traditional slime green or get creative and use blue, red, yellow or a combination of colors. Mix the food color into the glue and water mixture thoroughly with a spoon.

4. Measure 1 tablespoon of the water and borax solution and add to the cup with the glue, water and food color mixture. Stir the ingredients with a spoon to thoroughly combine.

5. Allow the mixture to sit for at least 30 seconds. Remove the slime from the excess liquid in the cup.

Tips & Warnings

• Store the slime in a plastic storage bag. Add a few drops of the left over slime goo liquid to help keep the slime moist in the bag.

References

• Science Bob: Make Your Own Slime
• Sci Experiments: Slime; Tony Alfrey