This Galaxy Slime Recipe may be my favorite slime recipe yet. It is just so pretty and colorful, and did I mention sparkly? If your kids are obsessed with slime, then this is one slime recipe you must try. You can buy galaxy slime already made, but when you learn how to make galaxy slime, your kids will have a blast!
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Why kids will love this Galaxy Slime Recipe
- So pretty!
- Cheaper to make than buy in store
- Fun to make
This slime is not edible. Please supervise your kids when making slime and have them wash hands when they are done playing.
Ingredients to make galaxy slime:
1 airtight container
2 5 oz bottle of clear elmer's glue
1 bottle black glitter glue
For each color slime you will be making you will need:
½ cup water
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon contact solution
Pink Glitter
Purple Glitter
Gold Glitter
Teal Glitter
Purple food coloring
Teal food coloring
Metallic stars confetti
Small bowls
How to make Galaxy Slime without borax or liquid starch
To make this DIY galaxy slime recipe, you will pour the entire bottle of black glitter glue into a bowl.
Next, you will add a ½ cup of water to the bowl.
Then add in ½ teaspoon baking soda and stir.
Finally, add 1 tablespoon of contact solution. The slime will instantly begin to form.
The diy slime mixture will be sticky, but don't worry, you haven't made it wrong. Mix the solution in the bowl until it starts to pull away from the edges of the bowl. Knead the slime until it is no longer sticky. Set it to the side.
In another bowl, pour 5 oz of clear glue.
Then add ½ cup of water and stir. Pour a few drops of purple food coloring.
Now comes the fun part - adding the glitter! Don’t be shy! I combined light purple and hot pink glitter.
Mix in the glitter and then add in ½ teaspoon of baking soda and stir. Add 1 tablespoon of contact solution. Knead the slime until it is no longer sticky. Set aside the purple slime.
Follow the same steps you used to make the purple slime to make the teal slime. Only, instead of using the purple food coloring, you will use the teal food coloring. Then use teal and gold glitter instead of the pink and purple.
Now you will have 3 colors of sparkly fun slime. The real magic happens when you swirl all three colors of slime together.
Doesn't this homemade galaxy slime look gorgeous?
It really is almost too pretty to play with. When your kids do play with it, they will be delighted with the changes that occur.
This galaxy slime recipe turns out mostly black with the most amazing sheen and sparkle. When you add this star confetti, it really just takes it over the top!
You can add the star confetti to the top of the slime or mix it throughout. It's up to you and your slime lovers.
Whatever you choose, this slime is out of this world (or galaxy)! If you like the look of this galaxy slime, check out this Galaxy Calm Down Bottle from Preschool Inspirations.
Frequently asked questions
This slime can be stored in an airtight container if your kids don't want to play with it right away. After noticing my kids leaving slime everywhere and finding lots of messes, I purchased these containers and they have been a life saver.
Don't mix it too much. When you start to mix it a lot, it will turn black, which is still really pretty and sparkly.
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Chris DeWolf says
Just made the slime this morning, but it’s a bit too sticky…what can I add to make it more stable?
katie says
this looks so cool! i'll definitely have to try this out when my niece and nephew come to visit. such a great activity for kids
Cas @ Getyourholidayon says
My kids are obsessed with slime! I can't wait to show them this idea! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Nikla Lam says
This slime project looks so fun! I will have to attempt it someday with my son.
Andrea says
My niece and nephews are going to love this! What a great idea! Well, I have to admit that I'm also a bit obsessed with slime recipes, it's not just them 🙈