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How to Make Slime at Home

Level
Beginner
Time
1 hour
Budget
<10

Always wanted to make slime but not quite sure how to get there? Follow this super simple and easy recipe and experiment with your own colours and embellishments to make the slime of your dreams!

Making slime at home is like a science experiment and is loved by kids. It can be made in any colour you like and provides hours of entertainment.

You will need

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You Will Need
* PVA Glue
* Slime Activator
* Acrylic Paint
* An Old Bowl
* Craft Sticks or an Old Spoon to Stir

Optional
*Glitter, Beads or Sequins

Step 1
Begin by filling your bowl with approximately 130ml of PVA glue.
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Step 2

Squeeze in some paint, and mix until you reach your desired colour.

 

At this point, you can also mix in any embellishments you want to add such as glitter or beads!

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Step 3

Pour in slime activator and mix until the mixture becomes harder to stir (and slime begins to form). The exact amount needed will vary depending on the brand of activator used so it is recommended to add it in gradually and stir it as you go.

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Step 4

Take the slime out of the bowl onto a wipe-clean surface, and knead with both hands. Use your hands to manipulate and massage the slime – the more you work it, the less sticky it becomes and more it sticks to itself.

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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome slime We tried lots of slime videos but they did not work but this one worked
Date published: 2024-07-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from OMG Literally have just bought this today as I have the grandson. Well !!! hes loving it .
Date published: 2023-03-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great slime I didn’t think it was going to work at first. I followed instructions and mixed the ingredient's together. Whilst I was doing this I was thinking it is a bit too wet. I then put the slime from the bowl onto a surface and began to knead. It became VERY sticky but I carried on kneading it and massaging it whilst holding with both hands for a further few minutes. Eventually it started to become less sticky and turnt into great thick slime. My daughter loves it.
Date published: 2025-03-18
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Just didn’t work! We followed the instructions but just ended up wasting a load of PVA glue! Tried everything - adding more activator, adding more glue, nothing worked to thicken it. Maybe we got a dodgy batch?
Date published: 2024-10-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Straight forward, messy fun! Bought both slime activator and PVA glue. Online instructions were clear and simple. 8 year old daughter very happy.
Date published: 2022-12-27
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Doesn't work Bought the products today. I don't think the brand of PVA glue actually works for this! I also tried the clear glue, in a different brand. Started making slime, following the video, but it was just a bit sticky glue mess. The reviews that say it works all seem to be using a different brand of activator. I spent £40 on this today. What a waste!!!
Date published: 2025-05-18
Rated 1 out of 5 by from terrible, want my money back i just bought this, and its an absolute waste of money, i bought it before and it worked well but this time diddnt even set, used HALF of it already on failed slimes, please dont buy, waste of money, will be wanting my money back
Date published: 2025-08-03
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Doesn't Work Rubbish! Followed the instructions & we ended up with a watery mess. Asolute waste of money, do not bother! Will be unable to get a refund as we've used the product albeit on a failed activity. £11 down & 2 miserable kids.
Date published: 2025-05-04
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