How to make your own slime: 5 fun ideas to try in the school holidays
Updated: Aug 29, 2020
Kids are, we think it's fair to say, sticky little things most of the time, so we're embracing their ick and creating a fun project for the school holidays we know they'll be on board with: slime making! Here's 5 'how to make slime' recipes to get you started with...
1. Fluff slime
Fluff and slime all in one hit? So much 'hell, yeah!'. Hop over to The Best Ideas for Kids for deets on how to make this colourful fluffy slime number.
2. Edible marshmallow slime
Keep the kids with a sweet treat that combines a cooking lesson with a science lesson by whipping up this delish, edible marshmallow slime by This Happy Mommy.
3. Glitter slime
Add some sparkle to the school holidays with this glitter slime recipe by Kindercraze.
4. Butter slime
You don't have to spread yourself thin when it comes to a cool crafternoon with the kiddos: just watch this vid by The Artful Parent and then get busy making your own butter slime.
5. Textured slime
Polystyrene balls + cornstarch + glue + a bit of food colouring = this slimetastic textured goo from Maddie Rae’s Slime Making tutorial.
Like this story? Here are even more ideas for the weeks ahead!
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