When working with kids, give them their own bowls so they can enjoy making their own slime.
For example, mix together yellow and blue to create green. You can use either gel or liquid food coloring.
The mixture will be super sticky at the beginning, and it will stick to your hands and get under your nails.
If you accidentally add too much baking soda, add 1⁄2 to 1 tablespoon (7. 4 to 14. 8 mL) of dish soap to return its elasticity.
This is a great slime for kids who have sensitive skin! And it makes your hands smell great, too.
The water makes the soap get a little sudsy, which gives the slime a foamy texture.
Even beads, small action figures, or jelly foam cubes can be fun additions to slime. Just make sure the child who will be playing with the slime is old enough to not swallow any of the small items.
Of course, if you prefer sticky slime, just add more water until it gets to the consistency you’d like.
Once the slime has dried out, it’s time to throw it out and make a new batch.
Don’t use your hands at this stage, as the mixture will stick to your skin and will be hard to get off.
The ions in the salt thicken the mixture and make it gel together, which creates the characteristic slime texture.
Glitter also makes a cool addition to slime.
Cooling the slime makes the mixture congeal together. If you skip putting it in the fridge, the slime won’t have the right consistency.
Try to keep this slime away from your clothes, furniture, and carpet. It has a looser structure than some other slimes and it stains and sticks to things more easily.
You could always try incorporating the old slime with a batch of new slime to see if you can give it new life.
