This spring 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:
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 teaspoon of baking soda and stir to combine.
- Then add 1 drop of food colouring.(You can add more for a brighter slime, but we wanted a pastel look.)
- Once the food colouring is mixed in, add iridescent glitter into the glue mixture. Measure with your heart!
- Finally, pour in some clay flower charms or another fun spring-themed add-in (read some fun ideas below!).
Step 3: Activate the slime
- Add 2-1/4 teaspoons of contact lens solution to the bowl.
- Stir until you can’t anymore. The slime should be thick and pull away from the bowl, but it’ll still be a bit sticky at this point.
- Pick up the slime and stretch and knead it with your hands. This should remove any stickiness from the slime, but if it doesn’t you can add more contact solution a few drops at a time.
- Optional: Store the slime in an airtight container overnight. This will remove bubbles from the slime, clearing it up and darkening the colour a little bit.
- Your spring 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 spring 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 spring 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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