Making your own putty slime is a creative and fun activity!

Slime making has become a popular activity, which is incredibly fun for children and teens. Not only is it fun to do, but the end result makes it that much more fun in addition. In this case, we are talking about Putty slime that is all the rage with young youth. Of course, kneading is already a fun activity for them, but of course it makes it that much more special to make the putty slime all by yourself. Below we tell you step by step what you need and give away some handy tips to achieve the most beautiful end result!

Supplies to make slime

To make your Putty slime, it’s helpful to know what you need for it. Therefore, we list the supplies of slime you need. Before you begin, of course, it’s helpful to gather all the supplies you need. So gather up the supplies below so you can create your slime all at once. With a DIY kit, you basically already have everything you need.

• White glue. This forms the base of your slime and ensures the right consistency. The color of your glue will eventually become the color of your slime, should you want a different color slime you can add food coloring.
• Borax. This substance reacts with the glue, transforming it into mucus. So this causes you to get a more slime-like effect. Do be careful when using borax that it does not come into direct contact with the skin. Borax, in fact, can cause health problems. Certainly it is not convenient with children. So we also strongly recommend using this with the presence of an adult to reduce risks. So steps 1 and 4 below are best taken up by you as adults, then you can be sure it can’t go wrong.
• Water. This is used to dissolve the borax before adding it to the glue. You can use water from the tap, but it may also come from a bottle. For the effect on mucus, this has basically no influence.
• Food coloring.This is optional to use when making slime. Indeed, if you want to give your putty slime a color you can add food coloring. Also, mix different colors for a unique effect!
• Glitter. Like the food coloring, the glitter is also optional. This is more about adding a fun twist to the look of your slime. So for an extra sparkly touch, you can add glitter to your putty slime.

Step by step Putty slime making

To make the slime the right way, it is helpful to follow the following step-by-step plan. In fact, step by step we explain perfectly how you get to the best result. So follow this roadmap carefully!

1. Measure ingredients: Use proper proportions for a perfect texture. Usually a ratio of 1:1 glue and water mixed with borax is recommended. Depending on how much Putty slime you want to make the dimensions are different, for 1 person we recommend using 15 grams of borax.
2. Mix glue and water: Stir the glue and water well in a bowl. Keep in mind that it might stick to the edge of the bowl and to your hands. For this you would also use cutlery or something similar, if you personally like it.
3. Add food coloring: If you want colored slime, add a few drops of food coloring and mix well. Not too much, a few drops are really enough, even if it doesn’t seem like it!
4. Add the borax solution: dissolve borax in water and gradually add it to the glue and color mixture. Keep stirring while doing this. Still be careful not to get the borax too close to the face, as this can cause problems.
5. Knead the slime: Once the mixture begins to bind, remove it from the bowl and knead it with your hands. Keep kneading until the slime reaches the desired consistency.
6. Add glitter (optional): If you want some extra shine, gently mix some glitter into the slime. This gives an extra nice effect to your slime.

And just like that, with these simple steps, you have your homemade putty slime! You can use it right away, but you can also put it in the refrigerator for a while so it becomes and stays firmer.

Tips for a successful slime party

To give you another hand in making your putty slime, we have some more tips to help you make the slime and get the best results. This makes making your slime even more fun. Below you can see our tips:

• Experiment with colors: Combine different colors to create unique and colorful slime. Think about what colors you would like to mix in advance and then test it, not the other way around.
• Store it well: Store your putty slime in airtight containers to make sure it doesn’t dry out. If your mucus has dried out, you can’t really do anything with it, which of course is a great shame.
• Be careful with borax: Use borax in moderation and avoid direct contact with skin. Use borax with the presence of an adult. This way, you make sure there are no problems when using borax.
• Make it personal: Add other fun elements, such as small beads or figurines, to give your Putty slime a personal touch.

Making putty slime yourself is not only fun to do, but it also encourages creativity and fine motor skills, especially in younger children. Want to know what putty feels like first or want to have an example of how it should look and feel? Then order one from our selection first!