This purple slime kids craft is a cheerful hands-on project for kids, classrooms, and family craft time. It uses the tutorial steps below as the practical guide while adding helpful planning notes so the project feels easier to prepare, follow, and finish. Gather the supplies first, give yourself a little workspace, and enjoy making something creative from simple materials.
Materials:
- Clear glue
- Baking soda
- Food colouring (“grape” purple)
- Mica powder (“dark violet” colour)
Equipment:
Instructions:
Step 1: Find what you need
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Step 2: Mix the first ingredients
- Pour 1/2 cup of clear glue into a bowl.
- Add 1-1/2 teaspoons of baking soda.
- Stir well to mix the ingredients together.
- Add food colouring to achieve your desired colour. We used 4 drops of “grape” purple food colouring. Stir well.
- Optional: Add a tiny amount of mica powder to make the slime pearlescent. We used about 1/8 teaspoon in dark violet. Stir well.Feel free to add a bit more food colouring and mica powder until you’re happy with the shade of purple. (It will darken up as it sits.)
Step 3: Activate the slime
- Activate the slime by adding 2-1/4 teaspoons of contact lens solution.
- Stir the mixture until you can’t anymore and it starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Press the mixture down to incorporate all the contact lens solution.
Step 4: Mix the slime in your hands
- Pick up the slime from the bowl and begin stretching it. It will be quite sticky at first, but don’t panic! Continue stretching it and using it to clean the slime off your hands.
- Continue pulling and folding the slime until it no longer sticks to your hands. You can add a couple more drops of contact solution if it’s still a tiny bit sticky.Optional: Afterwards, place the slime in an airtight container overnight. This will make the slime darker and more clear.
- Your purple slime is complete!
Helpful Tips
- Read through the full tutorial before starting.
- Prepare the listed supplies ahead of time so each step is easier to follow.
- Check the finished craft against the instructions before displaying or using it.
FAQs
Is this tutorial beginner friendly?
Yes. This purple slime kids craft is written with simple steps and extra tips for beginners.
Can kids make this craft independently?
Older kids may be able to work independently, while younger kids should have help with any steps that require close attention or small pieces.
How long does the craft take?
Most versions take about 30 minutes, depending on the materials and the pace of the crafter.
Can I use different colors?
Yes. Changing the colors is one of the easiest ways to personalize the finished craft.
Final Thoughts
Once the purple slime kids craft is finished, take a moment to check the details, compare the result with the tutorial, and display the project somewhere kids can enjoy their work.
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