This fruit 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
- Glitter (several colours)
- Clay fruit slices
- Essential oils (sweet orange, or another fruit scent)
- Contact lens solution
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.
- Then add 1-1/2 teaspoons of baking soda. Stir to combine.
- Gather a few colours of glitter. We chose white iridescent glitter and a few citrus shades.
- Stir to mix the glitter in fully.
- Then add in polymer clay fruit slices, or other fruit charms.
- To add a fruit scent to your slime, shake in 5 to 10 drops of essential oil or fragrance oil. We used sweet orange, but any fruit scent will do!
Step 3: Activate the slime
- To activate the slime, add 2 teaspoons of contact lens solution to the glue mixture.
- Stir to combine, stirring until you can’t anymore. Use the spoon to press the slime down, incorporating as much activator as you can.
- Then pick up the slime and knead and stretch it. It will be sticky at first, but this will go away as you work with it.If it’s still sticky, add more contact solution, adding only a few drops at a time.
- Optional: Place the slime in an airtight container and wait overnight. This will allow the bubbles to rise and the slime to become more clear.
- Your fruit 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 fruit 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 fruit 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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