Elmer’s Slime
White glue also known as Wood Glue or Elmer’s glue is a synthetic resin emulsion. The chemical name for white glue is Poly Vinyl Acetate. White glue is widely available in hardware stores, craft stores, art suppliers and office supply stores. White glue produces a lovely, white (unless you color it), opaque goo. It will dry out, so store it sealed and refrigerated (zip lock bags work well). It also has a limited shelf life, and may eventually develop mold (horrors!) It (usually) cleans up easily. If it dries on anything, try soaking in water. It is best not to set it on wood, fabric, or any other surface that does not clean up easily.
This is the quick and easy method.
Materials
- Teaspoon (or metric measure)
- Big jar or measuring cup (1 qt. or 1l)
- Bowl – 2 quart (2l)
- Measuring cup
- Borax powder
- 4 ounce (120 ml) bottle of white glue (not school glue!)
- Water (pref. distilled)
- Food coloring (opt.)
Pour the glue into the jar. Fill the empty glue bottle with water, and add to the jar. Stir. You can add food coloring here if you want to be festive – a few drops will do. Pour one cup (240 ml) of distilled water into the bowl and add 1 teaspoon (5ml) of borax powder. Muddle well.
Slowly add the glue mixture to the bowl, stirring as you do so. Place the thick slime that forms into your hand and knead until it feels dry. (There will be an excess of water remaining in the bowl.) It will be wet, stringy and messy at first, but the more you play with it, the better it mixes and the less sticky and firmer it becomes. Store your slime in a zip-lock in the fridge. That’s it!