Super Simple Glow in the Dark Slime Recipe

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My youngest daughter absolutely loves slime! While I admit, it is a bit messy at times, it is also great for sensory play, which my daughter enjoys! If you have been following for a while, you may have already seen my popular corn starch slime, which I shared way before the slime craze began. Today, I am sharing another fun slime recipe, this time for some super simple glow in the dark slime!

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Make this super simple glow in the dark slime at home with this easy recipe! Included is everything you need & easy to follow instructions!

 

Taking the Stress Out of Slime Time

I know that slime stresses some parents out! I used to be one of them. However, having two children that are sensory seekers, I had to overcome some of my apprehension. The best tip I can give about using slime, Play Doh, Moon Sand, or anything else that is sensory friendly but messy is to make a designated space for it!

For us, we have a tray and a little table for our sensory toys. We also keep it strictly to the kitchen because it makes for easy clean up. By giving boundaries and creating that designated space, it takes the stress out of play time! Crankles knows where she can play with her slime and other like toys, and I don’t have to worry about it ending up on my sofa. My advice is to create those boundaries when you start playing with slime. However, you still want to always keep an eye on your kids, just in case (wink)!

Make this super simple glow in the dark slime at home with this easy recipe! Included is everything you need & easy to follow instructions!

 

Super Simple Glow in the Dark Slime Recipe

Ingredients:

1 (6 ounce) bottle glow in the dark glue (used: https://amzn.to/3fjQAv9 )

About ¼ cup warm water

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon contact lens solution (containing boric acid)

Toys or foil confetti (if desired)

Make this super simple glow in the dark slime at home with this easy recipe! Included is everything you need & easy to follow instructions!

 

Instructions:

  1. Empty the glue into a large bowl. 
  2. 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.
  3. Add the baking soda to the glue and stir to mix thoroughly. 
  4. If you are adding additional glitter or confetti, stir the glitter into the glue mixture.
  5. Add contact lens solution to the glue mixture and stir well. (Note: regular glue will require less contact lens solution than glitter glue. Add the contact lens solution slowly, mixing between additions, and add only enough to bring the glue together into a soft ball.)
  6. 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 when no longer sticky.
  7. Best if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator when not in use.
  8. To charge the slime, place under bright light.

Make this super simple glow in the dark slime at home with this easy recipe! Included is everything you need & easy to follow instructions!

 

The Wrap Up

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Make this super simple glow in the dark slime at home with this easy recipe! Included is everything you need & easy to follow instructions!

 

10 comments

  1. I’ve never been much of a slime fan, but we do love homemade moon sand! I 100% agree that having a designated space for the mess makes life so much easier <3

  2. Ooooh, this is really cool! And I have a nephew that this would be a perfect age for him for play time. And I love the tips, too, sparing me some mess!!! I love DIY concoctions, but haven’t tried slime yet, I want to give it a whirl!

  3. I am a grandma of 15 grandkids and soon to be a great grandma of two. I have made slime and kept some ingredients in my house to make some more. Plus I have pinned this and a few other recipes for slime for the grandkids. It’s cheap to make and safe for kids to play with. It’s a win win deal! Thank you for sharing!

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