Slime is the most popular DIY project these days, but it’s also an educational opportunity to learn about non-newtonian fluids.
Mixing sodium borate, glue, and a few more ingredients turns these otherwise ordinary household objects into something extraordinary - an object that’s neither liquid nor solid! It’s no wonder that making slime is one of the biggest trends these days. Read on, and you’ll be learning how to make slime in no time.
Check out KiwiCo's slime science kit and DIYs below.
The Best Creative Slime Science Project (Ages 9+)
Stretch your chemistry and doodling muscles by creating a set of two kinds of slime with this hands-on science and art kit. Create jet-black chalkboard slime and doodle on it with the included chalkboard art markers. Make another batch with the included glow powder to create glow-in-the-dark slime.
Chalkboard & Glow Slime
Check it Out »Simple DIY Slime Projects
Most ingredients for making your own slime can be obtained easily. You might even already have most of them at home! Check out some of these creative ways to make slime.
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Easy Slime Recipe
This kind of slime is super easy to make, perfect for beginners.
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Fluffy Slime
Check out this uniquely textured slime made with fluffy shaving foam.
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Pot O’ Gold Slime
Create a mesmerizingly shimmery liquid pot of gold.
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Sand Slime
This slime has a distinctly sandy texture.
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Golden Pirate Slime
Bury your own loot in this golden pirate treasure.
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Make Your Own Slime!
Another simple standard slime recipe.
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Flubber Slime Baskets
Immerse yourself in this slimy experience, but make sure to have a change of clothes handy!
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Neon Green Ooze
The simplest way to craft a non-newtonian fluid for your little one: ooze, otherwise known as oobleck.
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Glitter Slime Monsters
All done playing with your slime? Turn it into a decorative little monster.
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Advanced Slime Projects For Older Children
Kick things up a notch and impress your friends with these advanced slime techniques.
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Magnetic Slime
Level up your standard green goo to a jet-black magnetic version that will magically move and dance without you even touching it!
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Color-Changing Slime
Take standard slime recipes to the next level with thermochromic pigments! Watch it change colors before your eyes.
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Glow in the Dark Bouncy Balls
Create a harder slime that glows in the dark and bounces!
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What Sets KiwiCo Projects Apart?
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We deliver carefully engineered components along with clear instructions and inspiration.
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We ensure that the projects are multi-dimensional with lots of possibilities for kids to tinker and explore.
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Every crate is tested rigorously by our experts and lots of kids.
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Our projects are enriching, accessible, and fun for kids of all ages.
Each of our crates presents kids with a multi-faceted experience that can last for hours, or even days! Our crates include a magazine with additional science experiments and activities, and lots of rich content to dig deeper into the theme. We also provide online resources and video content for every project, all designed to allow kids to explore further.
Slime Time
Young learners love to dive hands first into colorful experiments that test their artistic eye and imagination. With a lot of creativity and some top-notch chemistry thrown into the mix, DIY slime activities can truly stir up an appreciation for creativity, experimentation, and the science behind the slime. There's something tactile and fulfilling about concocting your own strange creation. KiwiCo slime making kits encourage your child to run with their urge to create!
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