How to Make Slime with Water – The Easiest DIY Fun Guide
Making slime with water is one of the most exciting and entertaining DIY projects. Water slime is always the best option, whether you are a busy mother and want to keep your kids busy with some scientific activity or want to make something jiggly and elastic.
I have tried many fun ways to slime, but my kids (my school-going daughter and her younger brother) like water slime the most. I will present the same easy slime recipe as I do at home. My little dolly has made a good number of things with slime. Playing with slime is no less than a sensory experience for her. The slime’s vibrant colors appeal to her senses, and sometimes, she invites her neighbor friends to feel the delight of creative sensory play.
Even the gooey slime oozing between my fingers awakens my senses. Watching my kids playing with slime pours a wealth of pleasure in me. And now, the turn is yours.
This article shows you how to make slime with water and engage your kids in satisfying science activities. Jump into this DIY fun project and elevate your creativity!
Benefits of Making Water Slime at Home
Making slime is easy and so much fun. There’s no rocket science involved. Even kids can do experiments about making it. However, their mothers take a keen interest in their hobbies and knead slime for them with their own hands. So before embarking on the recipe, let’s explore why making slime with water is so rewarding:
Boosts creativity:
The slime recipe offers endless artistry. From textures to colors and quantities, you can customize slime to your liking.
Hands-on Learning:
Hands-on learning: Making slime with your hands imparts sensory skills and introductory chemistry. It also develops your child’s knowledge and interest in science.
Accessible and Cost-effective:
Ingredients used in most slime recipes are readily available and affordable household items.
Fun for all Ages:
Squeezing slime through your fingers is equally delightful for kids and adults. When adults come close to slime, they do it for entertainment and its therapeutic effect!
Ingredients for DIY Water Slime Recipe
- Half a cup (120 mL) of water to blend with the glue
- Half a cup (120 mL) of warm water to mix with the borax powder
- Half a cup (120 mL) of Elmer’s PVA clear glue
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.4 g) of borax powder
- 1-3 drops of blue food coloring (optional)
How to Make Slime with Water – Step-by-Step Guide
The water slime looks crystal clear. You can craft it in a few simple steps.
Mix 1/2 cup (120 mL) of water and 1/2 cup (120 mL) of clear glue in a bowl
Pour half a cup (120 mL) of clear school glue into a medium-sized bowl. Measure the ingredients with a measuring cup before pouring any ingredients. After measuring and pouring 120 mL of glue, mix 120 mL of water with the clear glue in the bowl. Stir both the ingredients with a spoon for a few minutes until they are mixed thoroughly.
- Most bottles already carry the measured quantity (4 ounces = 120 mL). If you buy such a bottle of clear school glue, empty it in the bowl and mix it with water.
- If you want clear glue, skip the use of white school glue. Clear PVA glue is best for this DIY slime recipe.
- Moreover, double the ingredients and blend them step-by-step if you need more slime than this recipe.
Add 1-3 drops of blue food coloring to the mixture in the bowl
Children love to play with slime and are fascinated by colors. That’s why mothers who knead slime for their kids always prefer to add colors. So, feel free to add any food coloring you or your kid likes. Natural water is clear, and you can add any color for a dramatic look. Despite adding a color, your slime won’t be crystal clear, but it will still be see-through.
- If food colors are not handy, add 1-3 drops of liquid watercolor paint. However, don’t use acrylic paint because your slime won’t be see-through.
- You can create custom combinations for your kids’ slime for more fun. For instance, experiment with two drops of blue and one drop of green food coloring. It will craft a pretty teal shade!
Mix 1/2 cup (120 mL) warm water with 1/4 (1.4 g) of borax
Create the borax solution in a separate bowl. First, measure 120 mL of water and pour it into the bowl. Then, sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of borax powder into the warm water. Mix them with a spoon until the borax powder completely dissolves.
- Make sure you use warm water. If you take room temperature water, it will not dissolve borax powder.
- If you increase the quantity, mix 1/2 teaspoon of borax powder in one cup of warm water.
- Remember that borax may cause eye, skin, and lung irritation. Pick it carefully and keep such chemicals out of the reach of children.
Pour the borax solution into the bowl of glue solution and stir well
- Mix both solutions and stir them with a spoon until they begin to thicken. Stir until they are homogenous and start leaving the bowl walls.
- Keep stirring, and don’t whip the slime, as this can produce air bubbles. Air bubbles can snatch the crystal-clear look you really want.
Take slime out of the bowl and knead it with your hands
Bring together slime particles with continuous kneading. Want less sticky and firmer slime? Knead your slime for at least three minutes.
- Keep your slime in a plastic container for a few hours if it shows bubbles. Bubbles will vanish over time.
Store the slime in an airtight container when you are not using it.
Water slime is oozy. It is best stored in a plastic bowl with a tight lid or a plastic freezer bag at room temperature.
- Be sure your hands are clean before playing with slime to have a clear look.
- If you keep the slime in an airtight container, it can last at least a week.
Science behind Slime
Making slime at home is fun; it’s science in action. The scientific reaction occurs when the activator and glue’s polyvinyl acetate combine. This reaction creates a stretchy polymer network. That’s why slime is soft, elastic, versatile, and so favorite to children. Almost all mothers like to engage their kids in such creativity-boosting science activities. Let your kids perform this DIY science project at home under your guidance.
Sum Up
Water slime is an easy, simple, entertaining activity that provides countless customization possibilities. You can craft it with just a few ingredients and relish a satisfying sensory experience with your kids. It’s excellent for birthday parties and rainy days and even a source of stress relief. So, gather ingredients, showcase your creativity, and walk through the gooey fun!
Follow this simple DIY recipe, and remember to share this guide on making slime with water. In the comments, let us know your slime adventure experience.
