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How to Dye Slime Mold With Food Coloring

For various reasons, kids like slime. Though they may think it is "gross" or "icky," the gooey substance often fascinates them. Though it is not healthy for children to cultivate or handle real slime, due to bacteria and sanitation issues, it is possible for them to take part in making their own slime mold. They can also change its color by adding food coloring to the mixture. Using only a few materials, parents can help kids make their own slimy solution at home or at school.

Things You'll Need

2 plastic containers
Craft glue
Distilled water
Borax powder
Spoon
Food coloring
Storage bag

Instructions

- 1
  Pour 4 ounces of craft glue into one of the plastic containers. Add 4 ounces of water to the same container. Add 4 drop of any food coloring of your choice. Green and yellow are popular slime mold colors, though kids can be creative and combine colors for unique slime molds.
- 2
  Pour 1 cup of distilled water into the second bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of borax powder to the water in the second bowl and stir.
- 3
  Add the glue, water and food coloring from the first bowl into the second bowl. Do this gradually, stirring the solution as you do. When you have added all of the glue, the mixture will be thick enough for you to handle.
- 4
  Pick up the slime mold and work it in your hands, kneading it until it reaches a consistency you like. Place your colorful slime mold into a storage bag and put it in the refrigerator until needed.

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