Elf snot slime is perfect for Christmas slime making this holiday season with the kids. Follow the simple recipe below and make your own festive Christmas slime or elf snot.
Elf Snot Christmas Slime
Making a batch of Christmas slime takes less than 5 minutes! Of course, there will always be some mess with slime (see how to remove it from clothes and hair here)!
💡Check out all of our Christmas Slime Recipes here.
SUPPLIES:
- 2 Bottle of Elmer’s Washable Glitter Glue (red and green)
- 1/8-1/4 cup of Liquid Starch such as Lin it or Sta Flo Brand (Note: We use Lin it brand in our video and use about a 1/8 cup. Sta-flo brand may require a bit more!)
- Fun mix-ins? You can add Christmas theme confetti or foam beads for a floam!
💡 TIP: Don’t have glitter glue but lots of clear glue? Instead, you can make this glitter slime recipe with clear glue, food coloring, and plenty of glitter. It uses the same recipe or look at our glitter slime recipe here.
How to Make Christmas Slime
STEP 1: Add glitter glue to a bowl and grab a mixing utensil. Make each color individually if you want a green and red Christmas slime mix.
STEP 2: Start adding up to 1/8 cup of liquid starch slowly and stir well until slime consistency forms.
For a single batch of slime 1/8 to 1/4 cup does the trick (depending on brand), but if you think it’s still too sticky, continue to add a few drops at a time until you find the consistency you want.
NOTE: Brands of liquid starch may vary. We have found less starch is needed using Lin it brand but more is needed with Sta flo brand!
STEP 4: Knead your slime well after mixing. Kneading the slime really helps to improve it’s consistency.
SLIME TIP #1: Is Your Slime Too Sticky?
If your slime still feels too sticky, you need more starch. Be careful, and add just a little at a time until you get the consistency you want. If you add too much liquid starch your slime will become stiff and rubbery. You can always add, but you can’t take away.
The first time you make slime usually needs some experimentation to find the slimy consistency that’s right for you. Slime making can be a bit like goldilocks finding the right bed or the right porridge. Some kids like it messier and some kids like it firmer.
You will love how easy and stretchy this glitter glue Christmas slime recipe is to make, and play with too!
Once you have your desired slime consistency, go ahead and play!
This also makes the perfect slime party idea and/or party favor. Kids will love making elf snot at your Christmas party.
SLIME TIP #2: Make Stripes!
Stretch pieces of slime into long “snakes” and place side by side to create a striped effect. Keep in mid that eventually the colors will mix together.
SLIME TIP #3: Stretch Slime Slowly
How big of a stretch can you get? You can read all about this in the science of slime. Pull too hard and your slime breaks fast! Many times this is why people don’t consider their slime stretchy enough. Instead pull your Christmas slime slowly to get the biggest stretch.
The Science of Slime
Homemade slime is a fun way to explore chemistry concepts like polymers, cross-linking, states of matter, elasticity, and viscosity! When borate ions (from activators like sodium borate, borax powder, or boric acid) mix with PVA glue, a cross-linking chemical reaction occurs, transforming the glue into stretchy slime.
The glue, a polymer, starts as a liquid with molecules that flow past one another. Adding borate ions causes these molecules to tangle and form a thicker, rubbery substance—slime! Think of it like wet spaghetti turning into a clump of leftovers as the molecules bind together.
Is slime a liquid or solid? It’s both! Slime is a Non-Newtonian fluid, meaning its viscosity changes with pressure. Experiment with foam beads to alter its density and texture.
Slime also aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Kindergarten through Second Grade, making it a great hands-on activity to explore states of matter.
More Christmas Slime Recipes
Christmas Slime Recipe Project Pack
Bring extra holiday cheer with everyone’s favorite Christmas slime activities, designed with fun and learning in mind! Your kids will love the hands-on experience while exploring writing, science, and math.
- Easy-to-Follow Slime Recipes: Includes fluffy slime, borax slime, liquid starch slime, and saline solution slime.
- Themed Slime Fun: Holiday-themed recipes add extra excitement to slime time!
- Math Meets Slime: Printable sheets combine slime-making with simple math activities.
- Explore Slime Science: Experiment with slime while learning key science concepts and vocabulary.
- Great for Classrooms: Ideal for centers, early finishers, or holiday classroom parties.
- Perfect for Groups: A fun activity for parties or group play!
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