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How to Make Sticky Slime

Kids of all ages love and are fascinated by sticky slime, which you can purchase at toy stores. There's really no need to buy the material, however, when it's so easy to let your kids make it themselves from common household products. Most recipes for homemade sticky slime require the use of borax, which you may not want your children to handle. Cornstarch is an excellent alternative, with the added benefit of producing a far superior sticky factor in the final product. It's highly likely that what your kids will enjoy the most is the tremendous mess they'll make while creating their own sticky slime. The best news for you is that unlike similar messes made with borax and glue, this project cleans up easily with warm water.

Things You'll Need

  • Cornstarch
  • Bowl
  • Wooden craft sticks
  • Water
  • Disposable cup
  • Food coloring
  • Glitter (optional)
  • Old newspapers
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Instructions

    • 1

      Measure 1 cup of cornstarch into a mixing bowl. Break up larger lumps with a wooden craft stick.

    • 2

      Pour ½ cup of warm water into a disposable cup. Add about 1/8 tsp. of food coloring to the water and stir it with a craft stick to blend thoroughly. Stir in 1/8 tsp. of glitter if you want some sparkle and shine.

    • 3

      Make a well with your finger in the center of the cornstarch. Pour about 1 tbsp. of colored water into the well. Stir continuously with a craft stick to work the cornstarch into the liquid little by little. The mixture will thicken as the cornstarch is blended in.

    • 4

      Add more colored water by teaspoonfuls. Dig in with your hands and knead the slimy concoction until all of the water is absorbed. Add another teaspoon of water.

    • 5

      Knead and mix well in between each addition until the slime becomes too stiff to stir easily before adding the next teaspoon of colored water. Continue kneading the slime and adding water until you've added all the water. Knead until all the water is absorbed.

    • 6

      Pick up a wad of the sticky slime and squeeze it between your fingers. Roll it into ball. As long as you keep the material moving, it will remain solid. Hold the mass over the bowl without squeezing or kneading it. Watch as the sticky slime magically turns back into a thick, runny liquid and oozes from your fingers into the bowl.


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