This valentines day 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.
- Then add 1-1/2 teaspoons of baking soda. Stir to combine.
- Colour the slime with food colouring. We used a couple drops of fuschia and about 4 drops of pink. Again, stir to combine.
- Now add confetti and/or shaped glitter to the glue mixture. We used pink heart confetti and smaller gold heart glitter.
Step 3: Activate the slime
- Add 2-1/4 teaspoons of contact lens solution to activate the slime.
- Stir the solution in until you can’t stir anymore and the slime comes away from the bowl.
- Pick up the slime and mix it with your hands. It will be sticky at first, but should come off your hands after kneading for a minute. Add another few drops of contact solution, if needed.
Step 4: Wait overnight
- Optional: Place the slime in an airtight container overnight. This will allow the bubbles to rise, clearing up the colour of the slime.
- Your Valentine’s Day slime is complete!
- Now enjoy making the slime in different colours or with other types of heart add-ins.
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 valentines day 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 valentines day 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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