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    Home » Sensory Activities

    How to Make Unicorn Slime

    Modified: Jul 13, 2022 · Published: Dec 12, 2018 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Have you ever heard of unicorn poop slime? Well you can guess why it's called unicorn poop slime. This colorful concoction is what you might expect a unicorn to leave behind in a forest. Unicorn slime is very popular with kids these days, and it's no wonder, given its sparkly texture and pretty colors. If you've ever wondered How to Make Unicorn Slime, I can assure you, it's not as hard as it looks. Here's an easy recipe for unicorn slime that your kids will flip for.

    Unicorn slime is very popular with kids these days, and it's no wonder, given its sparkly texture and pretty colors. If you've ever wondered How to Make Unicorn Slime, I can assure you, it's not as hard as it looks. Here's an easy recipe for unicorn slime that your kids will flip for.
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    • Why your kids will love this unicorn slime recipe
    • Ingredients for each color of slime you will be making. You will have 5 colors total!
    • How to Make Unicorn Slime
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Related posts

    Why your kids will love this unicorn slime recipe

    • Borax free recipe
    • So colorful and fun!
    • Perfect for unicorn lovers

    Please supervise your kids and take precautions when making slime and have them wash hands when they are done playing. Slime is NOT edible.

    Ingredients for each color of slime you will be making. You will have 5 colors total!

    • ½ cup white glue
    • ½ cup shaving cream
    • ½ cup foaming hand wash
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¾ tablespoon contact solution
    • Food coloring (pink, purple, teal and yellow)
    • Glitter (pink, purple, teal, yellow and iridescent)
    • Small bowl (5)
    unicorn poop slime

    How to Make Unicorn Slime

    In a bowl or container, measure out ½ cup white glue.

    pouring glue into a bowl


    Then add ½ cup shaving cream. Shaving cream can be a little tough to measure, so don't worry if you add a little extra.

    measuring shaving cream


    Mix  the shaving cream and glue together and add ½ cup of foaming hand wash to the mixture. Mix all the ingredients well. The slime will be super foamy at this point.

    foam wash in a bowl


    Add in ½ teaspoon of cornstarch and about ½ teaspoon of body lotion. These will help your slime stretch and be fluffy.

    body lotion


    Next, add a few drops of food coloring. You want your slime to be pastel colored, so 1-2 drops should be enough.

    food coloring


    Add glitter if you wish. This is optional, but if your kids love glitter as much as mine do, you'll want to make this slime very glittery. I just think it looks more magical with glitter.

    adding glitter to slime


    Next, add in ½ teaspoon of baking soda. (Start with ½ of a teaspoon and add more during kneading if you need to.) Baking soda is what will thicken your slime up.

    adding baking soda to slime


    Finally, add in contact saline solution. Start with ¾ tablespoon. If you need to add a bit more, you can. Saline solution makes the slime less sticky. You will know you have enough, when the slime pulls away from the side of the bowl.

    adding saline solution to slime


    Knead the slime and set it to the side.

    kneading slime


    Repeat the process for the next 4 colors. You will have 5 colors in total: pink, purple, teal, yellow and white.

    5 colors of slime


    Swirl the colors together to make a colorful rainbow unicorn slime.

    how to make unicorn slime

    colorful unicorn slime

    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.

    unicorn slime recipe

    Now that you know how to make unicorn slime, you can make it all the time.

    unicorn poop slime

    We had a unicorn themed birthday party for my twins this past year and this unicorn poop slime was the hit of the party.

    In case you are wondering what happens when your kids play with the unicorn slime and the colors combine, this is how it looks. It becomes a glittery lavender color.

    Every month, the Spangler Science Club brings spectacular hands-on science to your house. If you're searching for some more simple experiments, the club has you covered!

    stretchy slime

    For more unicorn poop fun check out this Edible Unicorn Poop Play Dough from The Soccer Mom Blog.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do you store slime?

    This slime can be stored in a covered 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.

    What kind of glue should I use for slime?

    Any kind of white glue will work, but I prefer elmer's glue or elmers school glue.

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    1. Dreaming Unicorns says

      February 06, 2019 at 6:57 pm

      Hi, This blog is awesome my kids love all things related to Unicorns they where extra impressed when we made our very own Unicorn slime. There was some cleaning up afterward but was worth it all the same 🙂

      Reply
    2. Jackie says

      December 13, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      This is awesome. My girls love making slime but I haven't found the right formula. I have this pinned so we can try!

      Reply
    3. Marina says

      December 13, 2018 at 3:30 am

      Nice and creative, perfect for kids! Will share your post on twitter too x

      Reply
    4. karen says

      December 12, 2018 at 4:58 pm

      my 8 year old loves the unicorn slime. i am so anti-slime lol i am THAT mom. it just gets everywhhere!!!

      Reply
    5. Marta Rivera says

      December 12, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      Oh, my daughter is going to love you for this one! She's obsessed with pink and glitter!

      Reply
    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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