Skill Level
Intermediate
Time to Make
15 mins
Adult Supervision
Yes
Top Tip
Make sure you use shaving foam, rather than shaving gel, to keep the mixture extra fluffy.
Please note: The slime is formed by a chemical reaction between the polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) in the glue and the borate ion from the boric acid in the contact lens solution. We therefore recommend that the recipe is not altered, as the chemical reaction needs these ingredients to work. Please make sure that the making of the slime is supervised by an Adult. After making / playing with the slime we recommend that hands are thoroughly washed. This Slime is not edible. If your child has any allergies, please make sure you check the ingredients of each of the components. If any signs of reaction appears on the skin, please wash thoroughly and stop use immediately. If in doubt, please seek medical advice.
How to Make
Step 1
Pour about eight tablespoons of PVA glue into your bowl. Then add a few drops of red food colouring and stir the mixture with a spoon. Add some shaving foam to the mixture, about half of the glue, and stir. Then add a teaspoon of baking powder and mix again.
Step 2
Add about a tablespoon of contact lens solution to your mixture and stir with the spoon. The mixture should now feel thicker and stick together. Add a little more contact lens solution until the slime no longer sticks to the bowl. Take the slime out of the bowl and knead and stretch it with your hands until it is no longer sticky, adding more contact lens solution if it still sticks to your hands.
Step 3
Lay out your red slime on a table and sprinkle some red glitter on top. Then knead the slime with your hands to mix in the glitter. Add some white pompoms to your slime and fold it over a few times so that they don't slip.
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