How to make homemade slime or silly putty
1 02 2006
I’ve always love to do little experiment at home with simple ingredient where you can purchase at supermarket store. I found this simple instruction from Google.
This is very easy to make and I have a lot of fun with it. My girls and I have a lot of fun!!
It can be used again and again – just store in fridge when not used.
Note: Do not buy generic glue – it did not work out good in my case. It has to be Elmer’s for best results.
How To Make Homemade Slime
Tips: Borax can usually be found next to the laundry detergent in your grocery store. Encourage your children to play with this outdoors as it’s messy.
What You Need:
Borax
White Glue
Water
Food Coloring
SpoonHomemade slime can provide hours of fun for your children. Here’s how to make it yourself.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 15 minutes
Here’s How:
- In a glass or ceramic bowl, add 1/2 cup water and 1 cup white glue.
- Stir in 4 drops food coloring if desired.
- In another bowl, dissolve 1/2 teaspoon borax in 1/2 cup water.
- Slowly add the dissolved borax mixture to the glue mixture. Stir well.
- When not in use, store in a tightly sealed jar.
Give it a try!! If you know any another cool science experiment, let me know!
Grant W Laird Jr.
http://blog.grantlairdjr.com












Interesting! I will have to try that out. I am sure my son would love it. He is already addicted to play-doh.
I am writing down the recipes from your Silly Putty…
heyllo. so does the goop really turn out to be stretchy silly putty or is it just slimy and runny goop?!?!?!?!?
Brilliant, I used to love silly putty as a kid! Now I know how to make it, thanks!!