Slime has stuck around as one of the most popular screen-free activities for kids, and it’s easy to see why — it’s squishy, satisfying, and a brilliant hands-on science experiment in disguise. Whether your child wants something classic, something that glows, or something they can (safely!) eat, we’ve rounded up 10 easy homemade slime recipes to try together.
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Fun Homemade Slime Recipes
Calming Slime
This Calming Slime recipe from One Crazy Mom uses lavender essential oil, making it a lovely option for kids who need a moment to settle or a sensory activity that doubles as a calm-down tool.
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Rainbow Unicorn Slime
Unicorns are just as popular as slime, so if you’ve got a unicorn fan at home, this Fluffy Rainbow Unicorn Slime from Living Locurto is sure to be a hit.
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Safe Slime (No Borax Slime)
This Safe, Simple Slime recipe from Junior Einsteins skips borax entirely. It’s also a great way to show kids how non-Newtonian fluids behave — liquids that don’t behave the way water does!
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Edible Slime
Yes, really — edible slime! This 3-Ingredient “Magic” Colour Changing Edible Silly Putty Slime from Soccer Mom Blog is easy to make, safe, non-toxic, simple to clean up, and edible to boot.
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Sour Patch Kid Edible Slime
Sticking with edible slime, this fun Edible Slime recipe from Teach Beside Me is also a colourful, rainbow-themed project to make together.
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Fluffy Slime
This Fluffy Slime recipe from I Heart Naptime needs just three ingredients and takes under five minutes to make — perfect for impatient slime fans.
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Super Stretchy Slime
This Super Stretchy Slime from The Mummy Front is an easy recipe kids can follow on their own. Mum Andie has tested a few versions and swears by this one as foolproof.
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Fire Slime
This Fire Slime recipe from Every Day Chaos and Calm is a super simple recipe with no unusual ingredients — your child can even make it independently.
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Glow in the Dark Slime
This fun science experiment for Glowing Monster Slime from Dr How’s Science Wows shows you how to make glow-in-the-dark homemade slime. There’s also a Rainbow Silly Putty recipe on the same site if borax is hard to source.
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Clear Slime
Clear slime looks brilliant and is a great demonstration of chemistry in action for kids. This Clear Slime recipe from Little Bins for Little Hands is easy to make and fun to watch come together.
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Have you tried any other homemade slime recipes with your child? Leave a comment below — we’d love to hear from you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is homemade slime safe for kids to make?
Most homemade slime recipes are safe when made with kid-friendly ingredients and adult supervision, especially for younger children. Several recipes above, including the Safe Slime and Calming Slime options, are made without borax if you’d prefer to avoid it.
Can slime be made without borax?
Yes — the Safe, Simple Slime recipe and several others in this list use borax-free methods, so you can still get that classic stretchy texture without it.
Is there an edible slime option for younger kids?
Yes, both the Edible Silly Putty Slime and the Sour Patch Kid Edible Slime recipes above are made to be eaten, making them a good choice for children who still put things in their mouths.
What if slime ends up on clothes, carpet or hair?
It happens to every slime-making family at some point! We’ve a full guide on getting slime out of clothes, carpet, sofas and hair linked at the top of this article.
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