No doubt, you’ve found your way to our nifty little website because you love making slime! Guess what? We do too. That’s why we are always testing out cool homemade slime recipes for you. Today, I put together a free printable slime recipes sheet featuring 5 of our favorite slimes. Kids love making homemade slime for both science and sensory play all in one!
PRINTABLE SLIME RECIPES FOR KIDS
WHY MAKE SLIME?
Slime is a ton of fun to make, and it is definitely not as difficult as you might think! We have tested our recipes dozens of times. Just make sure to follow the recipes closely and use the right ingredients. Not all glue is created the same!
We also have a handy list of alternative slime recipes that include fiber slimes, candy slimes, and other variations of slimes that are chemical free. Slime is also terrific tactile sensory play for kids who love a real hands on experience.It’s such a unique texture, and we have quite a few uniquely textured slimes like our homemade floam slime!
Watch a slimy video! We have more slime making videos here.
SLIME RECIPE TIPS
The base for most of our slimes uses one of our most basic slime recipes (saline solution slime recipe) which is clear glue, water, baking soda, and saline solution.
Now if you don’t want to use saline solution, you can absolutely test out one of our other basic recipes using liquid starch or borax powder.
Our easy, “how to make” slime recipes will show you how to master slime in 5 minutes! We have spent years tinkering with our 4 now 5 favorite basic slime recipes to make sure you can make the BEST slime every time!
We believe learning how to make slime shouldn’t be disappointing or frustrating! That’s why we want to take the guess work out of making slime!
- Discover the best slime ingredients and get the right slime supplies the first time!
- Make easy fluffy slime recipes that really work!
- Achieve awesome fluffy, slimy consistency the kids love!
We have the best resources to look through before, during, and after making your apple slime! Make sure to go back and read the slime science above too!
- BEST Slime Ingredients and Supplies
- How To Fix Slime: Troubleshooting Guide
- Slime safety Tips for Kids and Adult
- How To Remove Slime from Clothes
- Master Your Slime Training Series
MORE SLIME MAKING RESOURCES!
Everything you need to know about making slime is below! Did you know we also have fun with science activities too? Click on all the pictures below to learn more.
OUR TOP SLIME RECIPE IDEAS YOU NEED TO MAKE!
BASIC SLIME SCIENCE KIDS CAN UNDERSTAND!
WATCH OUR AMAZING SLIME VIDEOS
BEST INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING SLIME!
THE AMAZING BENEFITS THAT COME OUT OF SLIME MAKING WITH KIDS!
SLIME SCIENCE
There is a great little science component that you can add to your slime making activity. You can learn a little bit about molecules and activators and what really happens when you combine all these slime ingredients! Read all about it here with our basics of homemade slime science.
My son loves slime, the stretchier the better.
MAKE SLIME. IT’S A MUST DO SCIENCE PROJECT!
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Diane McBain
I love your site! I just made the Crystal slime with my granddaughter. She loved it. I did change one ingredient. I used Elmer’s classic glitter glue. It worked beautifully! Thanks again for all of your ideas making science fun for kids and adults!
Claudia Bertrand
I have tried to make this slime 3 different ways now and it just stays liquid. Can you please tell me exactly what brand and type of glue you’re using? I’ve tried Elmer’s washable clear glue as well as Elmer’s white school glue. I’ve also tried saline and liquid starch thinking that maybe I’m just using something wrong! What liquid starch or saline do you use as well? All 3 ways have not worked!
littlebins
Hmm…. If you would like to email me at getmovingfitness@gmail.com , I would be able to help you better!
Stephanie Howard
ratios are important!
Summer
keep on adding contact solution until it forms
Brittany W.
I had the same issue at first, but I changed the saline solution and it worked perfectly. I used “Re-nu Fresh” saline solution, Elmer’s washable clear glue, baking soda, and water. I think the trick is in the saline solution. For it to work correctly it must contain boric acid and sodium borate.
I hope this helps! Have a great day!
Jan
Can you have kids add glitter or sparlke items after clear slime is made? I was thinking of putting clear slime in sandwich bag, and a variety of sparkle items, food coloring, etc..and the kids could make a choice of what they wanted to have their slime look like.
littlebins
A word of advice, I would make the saline solution slime recipe and give it a tiny hint of color. The borax slime recipe can be finicky and I think t makes a better science demonstration then a fun play material. Adding food coloring after the fact is definitely harder and messier. However, glitter, sequins, and confetti are fine to add later on!
sahil
My kid are making a slime with your recipe. But, next day, it turns really watery. ( The container has a water from slime.) How can we fix this issue ? He was making the crystal glue slime & floam slime ).
littlebins
I have been hearing more about this situation lately, but we have only had it happen once. What is your climate like? What kind of container are you using? Any food coloring? Are you transferring it to clean dry container? Are you playing with it for awhile first. I literally have a canister of slime from before Christmas on the counter and it’s been awesome. Feel free to email me at sarah@littlebinsforlittlehands.com
Nao
My kid are making a slime with your recipe. But, next day, it turns really watery. ( The container has a water from slime.) How can we fix this issue ? He was making the crystal glue slime & floam slime ).
littlebins
Working on an answer!
Christine Christie
Driving me crazy after 3 attempts – I am using PVA glue and standard saline for eyes – is this right? Seems to stay as liquid
littlebins
You need to make sure the ingredients in the saline read as boric acid and sodium borate. Just made two batches today for my new mud slime. Email me at getmovingfitness@gmail.com for direct help. What brands are you using for glue?
Nao
Thanks for your reply. My saline solution is having both ingredients. We will make it again and let you know if it doesn’t work well again.
littlebins
Make sure you are mixing the glue and water, adding a 1/2 tsp of baking soda and mixing, then adding the tablespoon of saline solution. Whip it up somewhat fast until it forms a sticky glob it might take 30 secs. If its still not coming together, try a bit more saline. On a very rare occasion I have gotten an old batch of glue which just prevents the whole thing from working. Did you use Elmer’s washable PVA school glue or another brand? This also can be an issue.
Nao
My kids were missed the amount of baking soda. They were using TBS for baking soda. So, now, they have a perfect slime ! Sorry but thanks for your great recipe !!!