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    Home » Sensory Activities

    How to Make Glitter Slime

    Modified: Jan 11, 2022 · Published: Sep 5, 2018 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    There are two types of people in the world, those who love glitter and those who hate it. Now if you hate glitter, you will want to skip this slime recipe. I recommend checking out these Easy Slime Recipes for lots of other slime ideas. If you are still here, you must be a glitter lover like me! I am so excited to teach a fellow glitter-ati How to Make Glitter Slime! It is easier than you think, and the results are gorgeous.

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    How to make glitter slime - this easy glitter slime is so sparkly and pretty! This slime recipe is on you must try! #slime #slimerecipe

    Please supervise your kids when making slime and have them wash their hands when they are done playing. This is not edible.

    How to Make Glitter Slime

    You will need:

    1 airtight container
    1 5 oz bottle of clear glue
    ½ cup water
    ½ teaspoon baking soda
    1 tablespoon contact solution
    Glitter - chunky glitter (we used the ones from this set), and fine glitter in pink, translucent, blue, and green.
    Iridescent Basket fillers
    Scissors
    Small bowl

    Pour an entire 5 oz bottle of clear glue into a bowl. If you buy your glue in larger quantities, simply measure out 5 ounces.

    pour clear glue into a measuring cup

    Add ½ cup of water to the bowl then add ½ teaspoon of baking soda. Stir these ingredients together.

    adding water to a bowl

    Next, add in the glitter. Don’t be shy!  Feel free to experiment with any colors you want or have available. Your glitter slime doesn't have to look like ours. We poured on a mix of fine glitters and chunky glitters.

    At this point, cut the iridescent basket fillers into small pieces.  These will really give your slime a fun texture! Plus cutting them is a great fine motor exercise for kids.

    glitter

     

    Now, this is where the magic happens. It is time to add the activator, in this case, the contact solution. Add 1 tablespoon of contact solution to the slime mixture and stir. The slime will instantly begin to form. The slime will be very sticky at this point, but keep stirring the solution in the bowl until the slime starts to form.

    how to make glitter slime

    Knead the slime until it is no longer sticky. This can be a longer process than you might expect.

    kneading glitter slime

    Keep kneading and stretching the slime. The more you do this, the less sticky the slime will be and the more pliable it will become.

    stretchy glitter slime

    This slime can be stored in an airtight container. After noticing my kids leaving slime everywhere and finding lots of messes, I purchased these containers and they have been a life saver.


    how to make glitter slime

    I recommend playing with this glitter slime on a table or tray. Do not play with slime near carpet as it can very hard to get out if some falls on the rug.

    how to make glitter slime

    This slime is so pretty, your kids will not be able to keep their hands off of it. The colors that are visible change depending on how you are stretching and molding it.

    how to make glitter slime

    If you liked learning how to make glitter slime, you'll love:

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    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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