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Almost everyone, whatever their age, can enjoy playing with slime, especially if it glows in the dark. And making your own slime takes the experience to a whole new level. There are several different ways to make slime, and you can experiment with using different ingredients and different ingredient amounts to produce varying textures, colors, and consistencies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 ml; 8.4 fl oz) of hot water (but not boiling)
- 4 ounces (113 g; 3/8 cup) of clear liquid non-toxic glue
- 3 tablespoons of glow-in-the-dark craft paint
- 1/3 cup (80 ml; 2.7 fl oz) of hot water in a small separate bowl
- 2 teaspoons of borax or liquid starch
- 2 cups (250 g; 8.8 oz) of cornstarch
- 1 cup (250 ml; 8.4 fl oz) of warm water
- 2-3 tablespoons of glow-in-the-dark craft paint
- 1 cup (300 g; 10.5 oz) of Epsom salt
- 1 cup (250 ml; 8.4 fl oz) of warm water
- 1 cup (250 ml; 8.4 fl oz) of liquid glue
- 2-3 tablespoons of glow-in-the-dark craft paint
Fluffy Slime
- 1 cup (250 ml; 8.4 fl oz) of hot water
- 4 Oz (113 g; 3/8 cup) of clear liquid non-toxic glue
- 3 tablespoons of glow-in-the-dark craft paint
- 1 cup (100 g; oz) of shaving cream
- 2 teaspoons of borax or liquid starch OR contact lens solution
Steps
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Pour the hot water into a medium-sized bowl. The water doesn’t need to be boiling hot, but it should be warm to the touch. -
Add the clear glue. You can also use white glue, but the color of the slime won’t be as vivid. [1] X Research source- Choose non-toxic glue, particularly if children will be handling the slime.
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Add the glow-in-the-dark paint and stir to combine. You can find glow-in-the-dark paint in most craft stores or in the crafting section of major stores.
- You can also use highlighter ink as an alternative to the paint. Just pry off the bottom of the highlighter and drop the ink filament into the bowl of hot water and borax. With a gloved hand, squeeze the filament to extract the ink. [2] X Research source
- Note that if using highlighter ink, it may only glow under a blacklight.
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Add the borax (available in most laundry aisles) to the separate bowl of hot water. Stir to combine.
- As an alternative to the borax and water, you can simply add 1/2 cup (125 ml; 4.2 fl oz) liquid starch, also available in the laundry aisle. [3] X Research source
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Mix in the borax solution. Gradually add the borax solution into the paint solution, 2 tablespoons at a time, stirring continuously, until desired consistency is achieved.
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Store in a zipper bag or an airtight container. If you don’t store the slime properly, it will begin to dry out.
- Leaving the slime in an open container just overnight, though, can help the consistency become more rubbery if so desired. [4] X Research source
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Finished! Enjoy your glow-in-the-dark slime!
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Pour the cornstarch into a medium-sized bowl. You can also use less cornstarch to produce a more watery slime .
- Because you’re using cornstarch rather than borax or liquid starch, this slime is a safe alternative for small children.
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Add the water to the bowl of cornstarch. Stir with a spoon or with hands to combine.
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Add the craft paint. Continue stirring until the desired consistency is achieved. Glow-in-the-dark craft paint is available at most craft stores as well as in the crafting section of many major stores.
- As an alternative to glow-in-the-dark paint, you can instead use the ink from a highlighter to color your slime. Pry off the bottom of a highlighter and drop the ink filament that’s inside the highlighter tube into the bowl of water and cornstarch. With a gloved hand, squeeze the filament to extract the ink. [5] X Research source
- Note that if using highlighter ink, it may only glow under a blacklight.
- You can also add drops of food coloring to change the hue of the slime, just remember that the food coloring may make the slime glow a little less.
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Finished! Enjoy your glow-in-the-dark slime!
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Combine the water and Epsom salt in a medium bowl. Stir until most of the Epsom salt has dissolved into the water.
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Add the liquid glue and stir to combine. Clear glue will result in a brighter color of slime than will white glue.
- Remember to choose non-toxic glue if small children will be involved.
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Add the craft paint. Stir the mixture to combine and continue stirring until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Highlighter ink can be an alternative to craft paint. Simply pull the bottom off a highlighter and drop the ink filament into the slime mixture. Using gloves, squeeze the ink filament to get the ink out.
- Be aware, though, that highlighter ink may only glow under a blacklight.
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Finished! Enjoy your glow-in-the-dark slime!
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QuestionIs there a certain type of glow in the dark paint that I need to use?Community AnswerNo, you can use any kind of glow in the dark paint.
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QuestionCan I just break a glow in the dark stick?Community AnswerYes, but if you are going to do that you will need to put it in a bowl, wear gloves, and mix the glow stick liquid with the slime.
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QuestionCan I make the slime a different color?Community AnswerYes, just use a different highlighter color, glow stick color, or glow in the dark color.
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Tips
- Slime will typically stay fresh for about two weeks. After that, it may begin to smell or lose consistency. [6] X Research sourceThanks
- Slime can also make great party favors for a child’s party or serve as a fun Halloween gift.Thanks
- For brighter slime, add several drops of food coloring. Note that using food coloring can make the slime lose some of its glow, though.Thanks
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Warnings
- Keep slime away from furniture or rugs.Thanks
- Borax is a soap product and can be toxic, so use with care if creating slime with small children. [7] X Research sourceThanks
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Things You’ll Need
- Medium bowl
- Bottle of clear liquid non-toxic glue
- Glow-in-the-dark paint or highlighter ink
- Borax, liquid starch, cornstarch, or Epsom salt
- Food coloring (optional)
- Latex gloves (optional)
References
- ↑ http://www.learnplayimagine.com/2013/09/glow-in-dark-pumpkin-slime-party-favors.html
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCd0QWawBqs
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCd0QWawBqs
- ↑ http://www.learnplayimagine.com/2013/09/glow-in-dark-pumpkin-slime-party-favors.html
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCd0QWawBqs
- ↑ http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/gak-attack/
- ↑ http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/gak-attack/
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To make glow in the dark slime with liquid starch, pour hot water into a medium-sized bowl. Stir in clear, non-toxic glue and glow-in-the-dark paint, then gradually add the liquid starch, stirring continuously, until your slime reaches the desired consistency. Store your slime in a resealable plastic bag or an airtight container, or leave it uncovered for 1 night if you want the slime to have a more rubbery consistency. If you prefer, you can substitute Borax and water for the liquid starch. If you want to learn how to use Epsom salt for your glow in the dark slime, keep reading the article!
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