How to Make Slime With Borax

The next time your children are bouncing off the walls on a rainy day, you can make slime to entertain them and teach them something about science at the same time. When borax powder is mixed with white glue and water, it creates a polymer substance somewhere between a solid and a liquid, much like gelatin or chewing gum. Be sure to use mixing materials that are disposable to avoid ruining dishes.

Things You'll Need

  • Non-washable white glue
  • Borax powder
  • Plastic spoons
  • Small jars or disposable bowls
  • Resealable plastic bags

Instructions

    • 1

      Mix together two tablespoons white glue and two tablespoons water in a jar or bowl. Stir well with a plastic spoon and put aside.

    • 2

      Mix a tablespoon of borax powder into a cup of water in a separate bowl or jar. Stir with a plastic spoon until dissolved.

    • 3

      Pour two tablespoons of the borax and water solution into the glue and water solution. Mix well. Continue adding small amounts of the borax solution to the glue solution until it forms a gooey ball that cannot absorb any more borax.

    • 4

      Add a bit more borax solution if the slime is too sticky, and a bit more glue if the slime is too wet. You may need to experiment with adding a bit more or less to get the correct slimy consistency.

    • 5

      Play with your slime, being careful not to get it on carpeted areas. Store it in a resealable plastic bag until you want to use it again.

    2. Previous:

    Next:

    • Tips for Keeping Teens Busy Over Summer Break
       If you have a teen or teens and summertime is just around the corner, you are probably feeling a bit anxious about what they will do with their time. During the school year, you have much of the day accounted for as your child is in school. In
    • Pottery Vase Decorating Ideas for Kids
      Provide your kids with a wide variety of ideas to decorate a piece of fired bisque-ware pottery or one that is leather-hard, if you are fortunate enough to have a pottery kiln. Purchase fired bisque-ware pottery at local hobby and craft stores. Fired
    • Television and Academic Performance: How to Develop Good TV Habits in Children
      The benefits that television has given to society are immense. It acts as a medium of entertainment that keeps us in good spirits, it relays information across the globe in a highly efficient manner, and it can even be a means of bonding with friends