Slime crafting stays popular through fall. This Halloween, team up with the kids to make batches of eerie slime. Portion into small containers for trick-or-treaters as a fun, candy-free treat.
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As a seasoned crafter, Jennifer Perkins has tested countless slime recipes online—borax or borax-free, glow-in-the-dark, fluffy, and beyond. Customize with add-ins like glitter, googly eyes, and chalkboard paint for endless variations.
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Borax-free slime starts with glue, baking soda, and saline solution (like contact lens solution). Opt for clear gel glue for see-through effects or white glue for opaque slime.
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For smooth glitter slime, mix 4 oz. glue, ½ tablespoon baking soda, and 1 tablespoon contact lens solution. With clear glue, blend in food coloring and glitter. Stir until combined.
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The more you knead, the firmer it gets. Too dry? Add contact lens solution. Too sticky? Dust with baking soda.
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Watch the kids play and create.
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Chalkboard slime adds drawing fun for creepy monsters or jack-o'-lanterns. Use white glue in the base recipe, plus 2 tablespoons chalkboard paint.
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Knead until slime forms. Draw with a chalk marker—regular chalk won't stick.
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Make extras for Halloween giveaways at parties—parents and kids love this candy alternative. Top with a googly eye for extra spook. Try glow-in-the-dark chalk and crayon bones too!
