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Slime, Slime, Slime! The kids seem to love it. We have so many different versions of slime for you to try. We always use the same basic recipe, but add different extra items for different occasion and themes. In this Valentine slime recipe it's the heart confetti and glitter that makes it perfect for a Valentine or love and kindness theme.
More themed slime recipes:
You might also like to give this color changing slime a go, or for younger children this edible slime is perfect!
Making slime isn't just fun, there are lots more benefits of making slime. Making slime improves creativity, creates quality family time and teaches science.
Valentine's Day Slime Recipe
Slime Safety Notice - Adult supervision is required. Thoroughly wash your hands before and after making and playing with slime. Do not substitute any ingredients in our slime recipes. Some contact solution brands work better than others, only contact solutions containing borate or boric acid will create slime.
Preparing your supplies in advance is always a good idea, especially if children are helping to make the slime. As well as the ingredients listed above you will need a large bowl and a spoon to stir your slime.
Empty the glue into a large bowl. Fill the empty glue bottle about ⅓ full with warm water (about ¼ cup) and seal with the lid. Shake well to combine the remaining glue with the water. Pour into bowl with glue and stir to combine.
Add contact lens solution to the glue mixture and stir well. Add the contact lens solution slowly, mixing between additions, and add only enough to bring the glue together into a soft ball.
Note: regular glue will require less contact lens solution than glitter glue
Valentine Slime ingredients:
- 2 (6 ounce) bottles Elmer's Glue in clear
- About ½ cup warm water
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1½ tablespoon contact lens solution (containing boric acid)
- About 1 ½ tablespoon glitter in white, silver, or iridescent
- Heart confetti
Valentine Slime Recipe
STEP 1: Prepare supplies
Preparing your supplies in advance is always a good idea, especially if children are helping to make the slime. As well as the ingredients listed above you will need a large bowl and a spoon to stir your slime.
STEP 2: Mix slime ingredients
Empty the glue into a large bowl. Fill the empty glue bottle about ⅓ full with warm water (about ¼ cup) and seal with the lid. Shake well to combine the remaining glue with the water. Pour into bowl with glue and stir to combine.
Add the baking soda to the glue and stir to mix thoroughly. Add the glitter and confetti and stir the glitter into the glue mixture.
Add contact lens solution to the glue mixture and stir well. Add the contact lens solution slowly, mixing between additions, and add only enough to bring the glue together into a soft ball.
Note: regular glue will require less contact lens solution than glitter glue
STEP 3: Knead slime
Remove the slime from the bowl allowing any excess liquid to remain in the bowl. The slime will be sticky. Begin to play with the slime, kneading it as you would bread dough, to bring the slime together. The slime is ready to be played with when it is no longer sticky.
Store your Valentine slime in an airtight container or in the refrigerator when it is not in use.
Store your Valentine slime in an airtight container or in the refrigerator when it is not in use.
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