With slime making becoming increasingly popular, my kids are constantly creating slime! Starting out can be daunting if you’re new to slime crafting. To assist you, we’ve compiled a list of the Best Slime Supplies for crafting the perfect slime!
Get the best slime supplies for perfect slime every time. If your children love to make slime, make sure to have the necessary supplies. From Glow in the Dark Slime to Butter Slime and more, these are the best supplies.
Learn How to Store Slime and The Absolute Best Slime Activators.
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Why We Love Slime
It is actually a fun science experiment. It also develops problem solving skills as my kids try different options to create the perfect slime.
In addition, playing with slime is a great sensory activity for kids. Sensory play is beneficial for improving motor skills in children.
Also, slime has been beneficial to help regulate emotions. Playing with slime is a great calming activity. Often as an adult, I find myself playing with silly putty when I’m stressed and overwhelmed. Slime has this same effect on my children.
Ok, now that we all can agree that this activity is beneficial for children, let’s continue with the slime ingredients that you will need to start this fun activity.
Supplies for Basic Slime
- Glue. We buy glue by the gallon because it’s more affordable. They also sell clear glue by the gallon. If you have white glue, you can use food coloring to make different color glues before adding to the slime. Glitter glues also make a fun option if you want to try a different type of glue slime.
Now that you have the glue, you need an activator that turns the glue into slime. There are 3 different types of activators that you can choose from depending on the kind of slime you are making.
- Borax. You can start out with a small box.
- Contact Lens Solution. It must contain boric acid and Baking Soda.
- Liquid Starch. I like to use Sta-Flo.
We have used all of these activators before and all of them work great at turning the glue into slime. We have learned that after kids experiment with them, they start to develop a preference that works best for them for the best slime recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Generally, I have the best luck with Elmer s glue in our slime recipes. However, you don’t have to break the bank to stock up on this glue. My dollar store has been carrying name brand glue for awhile now and this is a great way to still enjoy slime while also saving money.
If your dollar store is not carrying Elmer’s glue, just look for a washable PVA school glue. These will work great for all types of slime.
The first add-in I would recommend for your slime supplies is shaving cream foam. You’ll want to get the foam kind not the traditional shaving cream, This add-in is needed to create fluffy slime and snow slime. I love the texture that it adds to slime recipes. It makes the slime light, fluffy and less sticky.
We like keeping foam beads in our slime supplies which is perfect for making floam slime and birthday cake slime. Also, my kids love mixing in these fishbowl beads and they are perfect for making crunchy slime.
Glitter is also a great slime add-in to jazz up any slime and to make glitter slime extra sparkly! My kids made unicorn slime as well and we mixed in a lot of glitter to the glue so that it would sparkle perfectly! We also used glitter in this Valentine’s day Slime and in this fluffy slime. The glitter stays well in the slime, so it’s a great add-in to keep with your slime supplies.
Similar to glitter, confetti is also fun to have on hand to mix into your favorite slime recipes. You can also use charms. The kids can easily pick out their favorites to make their slime unique!
I buy all my slime supplies on amazon for the simple convenience of it. Being able to order is online and have it shipped to my door is very beneficial in my house!
However, if you need these supplies right away, the best place to get slime supplies is your local superstore, discount store, craft store or dollar store. I’m sure either of these will have these supplies on hand for you to make this birthday cake slime. I know mine local ones do!
Usually, I check at my dollar store first as this is a great place to stock up on cheap slime supplies.
The last slime supply that we haven’t discussed yet that you must keep in stock is hand lotion! Hand lotion works wonders with slime. Lotion keeps your hands soft and smooth, and it has the same effect on slime as well. If your slime is too sticky, mix in approximately 1 teaspoon of hand lotion to the slime and it will make it less sticky and smoother.
Also, if you have accidentally added to much activator to your slime and it’s too stiff, lotion will soften and de-activate the slime so that it can still be enjoyed and will try into a stretchy slime.
More Fun Slime Recipes
Get started making slime today with the best supplies. Leave a comment and tell us which slime recipe you plan to make.
