Elmer’s Glue Slime is super easy and fun. We make it even easier and show you how to make it 3 different ways.
This basic slime recipe is so easy to make but loads of fun. You probably already have what you need to make this!
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Why We Love This
This is a great slime to make if you want to do something easy. We are going to show you 3 ways to make Elmer’s glue slime. It is also easy to adapt to what you have on hand.
With several slime activator options to choose from, you are sure to have what you need. Choose one of these easy slime recipes and get started today.
It is easy to make slime using school glue and starch. This homemade slime comes together easily. If you are looking to make slime at home without complicated slime ingredients, give this DIY a try with adult supervision.
The kids also love to make Rainbow Slime, DIY Crunchy Slime and Glow in the Dark Slime. Learn all about the best Slime Activators.
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Ingredients
- 1 5 oz Bottle of Elmer’s Glue
- ¼ Cup Liquid Starch
How to Make Elmer’s Glue Slime with Starch
- Step 1. Place the glue in a large mixing bowl.
- Step 2. Slowly stir in the liquid starch. Continue to stir. When the glue starts to pull away from the bowl, remove from the bowl and mix with your hands. If the slime is too sticky, add more liquid starch until it’s the consistency that you prefer.
Ingredients
- ½ cup of white glue
- ½ tsp of Borax
- warm water -½ cup
How to Make Slime With Elmer’s Glue and Borax
- Step 1. Put the glue in a large mixing glue.
- Step 2. Next mix the borax into the cup of the water. We used warm water so the borax dissolves.
- Step 3. Then slowly mix the borax mixture into the glue/water mixture. We mixed in 1 tablespoon of this solution at a time until the slime is the consistency that you would like. As the slime starts to activate, add less of the borax mixture.
- Step 4. When the glue is no longer sticking to the sides of the bowl, remove from the bowl. Knead with your hands until the slime is the consistency that you would like.
- Pro Tip: If the slime is too sticky, add more of the borax/water solution.
- Pro Tip: If the slime is not stretchy enough, add hand lotion to improve the stretchiness of the slime. The lotion will not mix easily but continue to mix with your hands until it makes the batch of slime stretchier.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle of Glitter Glue (5 0z)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ Tbsp of Contact Solution (must contain boric acid)
How to Make Elmer’s Glue with Saline Solution
- Step 1. Put the glue into a bowl.
- Step 2. Stir in the baking soda.
- Step 3. Slowly add in the tbsp Contact Lens Solution until the slime is the consistency that you prefer.
- Step 4. As you add the contact lens solution, you’ll eventually need to mix and knead with your hands as the slime forms. This will form the magical liquid called slime. Make sure to wash hands when finished.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not only is this a fun activity but it also is a great learning experience for children. Kids enjoy making slime but can also learn about the science behind it.
The process of combining polymer glue and slime activators with borate ions, it links the molecules together. Crosslinking these two ingredients results in the molecules becoming thicker.
As they continue to thicken, the final product is slime.
Yes, we have several slime recipes that do not include glue. Try making Edible Pudding Slime or Jello Slime. Both of these options do not include glue.
Elmer’s Glue Slime
Materials
Ingredients for elmer's glue slime:
- 5 oz. Elmer's Glue
- 1/4 cup Liquid Starch
Ingredients for how to Make Slime with Elmer's Glue and Borax:
- 1/2 cup White glue
- 1/2 tsp Borax
- 1/2 cup Warm water
How to Make Elmer's Glue with Saline Solution:
- 5 oz. Glue
- 1/2 tsp Baking soda
- 1.5 tbsp Saline Solution (must contain boric acid)
Instructions
Instructions for elmer's glue slime:
- Place the glue in a large mixing bowl.
- Slowly stir in the liquid starch. Stir and when the glue starts to pull away from the bowl or stick to the spoon, remove from the bowl and mix with your hands. If the slime is too sticky, add more liquid starch until it’s the consistency that you prefer.
How to Make Slime with Elmer's Glue and Borax:
- Put the glue in a large mixing glue.
- Next mix the borax into the cup of the water. We used warm water so the borax dissolves.
- Then slowly mix the borax mixture into the glue/water mixture. We mixed in 1 tablespoon of this solution at a time until the slime is the consistency that you would like. As the slime starts to activate, add less of the borax mixture.
- When the glue is no longer sticking to the sides of the bowl and is sticking to the spoon, remove from the bowl and knead with your hands until the slime is the consistency that you would like.
- Pro Tip: If the slime is too sticky, add more of the borax/water solution.
- Pro Tip: If the slime is not stretchy enough, add hand lotion to improve the stretchiness of the slime. The lotion will not mix easily but continue to mix with your hands until it makes the slime stretchier.
How to Make Elmer's Glue with Saline Solution:
- Put the glue in a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the baking soda.
- Slowly add in the Contact Lens Solution until the slime is the consistency that you prefer.
- As you add the contact lens solution, you’ll eventually need to mix and knead with your hands to form the slime.
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The kids will have so much fun making awesome homemade slime with these simple recipes. Let the kids choose and have a blast with this family activity today. Then leave a comment and share what you made.
