Glowing Slime
A longer, hands-on STEAM activity for kids who want to go beyond the game and make stretchy slime that glows in the dark.
Watch the video first, then use the materials list and step-by-step instructions below to try it yourself.
How-to: Make Glowing Slime
In this video, Mira demonstrates how to make slime that glows in the dark.
Materials
- Elmer's Glow in the Dark Glue
- Mixing bowl
- Water
- Baking soda
- Contact lens solution
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Spatula
Instructions
- In the mixing bowl, add a half cup of water.
- Add 4 fluid ounces of glue.
- Mix completely. This is mostly about breaking the glue into smaller parts.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and mix completely. The baking soda will dissolve into the water.
- Add 2 tablespoons of contact lens solution and stir like crazy until it thickens.
- Use your hands to knead the slime. It will be a little sticky at first, but it will start to thicken.
- Take your slime to a dark room to watch it glow.
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