Description
An engaging and educational project that combines crafting with basic chemistry concepts while creating colorful, stretchable slime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white school glue
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2–3 tablespoons contact lens solution
- Food coloring (multiple colors)
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Airtight container for storage
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, pour 1 cup of white school glue. Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda and stir until fully combined.
- Divide the glue mixture into smaller bowls for each color. Add a few drops of food coloring and mix well.
- Slowly add 2-3 tablespoons of contact lens solution to each bowl and stir vigorously until the slime starts to come together.
- Remove the slime from the bowl and knead it with your hands until smooth.
- Take small portions of each color and layer them. Roll gently to create a marbled rainbow effect.
- Store the slime in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
Notes
Ensure all materials used are non-toxic and supervised by an adult. Experiment with different add-ins like glitter or essential oils.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Mixing and kneading
- Cuisine: Educational
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Unlimited fun
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A