Making homemade slime with borax is an activity that is both fun, educational, and surprisingly scientific. With the right proportions, you get a stretchy, flexible, non-sticky slime—perfect for a creative activity with kids… or for curious adults.
Ingredients
- 250 ml (1 cup) white liquid glue
- 250 ml (1 cup) warm water
- 1 teaspoon of borax
- 250 ml (1 cup) hot water
- Food coloring (optional)
Preparation Steps
- Dissolve the borax in the hot water, stirring until fully dissolved. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the white glue with the warm water. Add food coloring if desired.
- Gradually pour in the borax solution, stirring gently. The slime will begin to form almost immediately.
- Continue adding the solution until you achieve a firm yet flexible texture.
- Knead the slime for 1–2 minutes to make it smooth and stretchy.
- If you’d like, I can also add a short safety note to include with the recipe.
Klaudia, chemist at Total Fabrication
