This fluffy 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:
- 6 ounces Elmer’s white school glue (3/4 cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon (approximately)
- 3 cups Shaving cream (the foam type)
- 2 Tablespoons Contact lens solution
Equipment:
Instructions:
Step 1: Find what you need
- Gather your fluffy slime ingredients.
Step 2: Mix the first 4 ingredients
- Add the white glue, baking soda, and water to a large mixing bowl. Stir well.
- Add a few small squeezes of acrylic paint – about 1 teaspoon worth. The more you add the darker your slime will be.Keep in mind that when you add the shaving cream, the colour will lighten up quite a bit. So make sure at this point that the colour of your mixture is darker than what you want it to be in the end.
Step 3: Add the shaving cream
- Next you can add the shaving cream. If you want, you can measure it into a measuring cup. Or you can spray it directly into the bowl and estimate the measurement. This recipe is pretty forgiving if you add too much or too little.I used about 3 cups of shaving cream in the fluffy slime you see in this tutorial.
- Stir well until everything is combined. The mixture should be smooth, puffy and the colour should be consistent. It looks a little bit like whipped cream at this point.
Step 4: Add the contact lens solution
- Now you can add the activator. Pour 2 Tablespoons of contact solution into to the glue mixture, and stir. As you stir, it will start firming up and getting stringy. Keep stirring until it has a good slime consistency and it stops sticking to the side of the bowl.If it gets too hard to mix with a spoon, feel free to use your hands to knead the mixture.If the slime is still sticking to your hands, add a little bit more contact lens solution into the mixture.That’s all there is to it!
- Your fluffy 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 fluffy 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 fluffy 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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