Step 1: Gather ingredients
The first thing you need to do when making bubble slime is to gather all the necessary ingredients. You will need:
– 1 cup of white school glue
– 1 cup of water
– 1 teaspoon of borax powder
– 1/2 cup of shaving cream
– 1/2 cup of foaming hand soap
– Food coloring (optional)
All these ingredients are readily available at your local grocery store or online.
Step 2: Prepare the borax solution
Borax is an essential ingredient for making slime, and it helps to bind the ingredients together. To prepare the borax solution, mix 1 teaspoon of borax powder with 1 cup of warm water. Stir the mixture until the borax powder dissolves completely.
Step 3: Mix the glue, shaving cream, and foaming hand soap
In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup of white school glue, 1/2 cup of shaving cream, and 1/2 cup of foaming hand soap. Stir the mixture thoroughly until all the ingredients are well combined.
Step 4: Add color (optional)
If you want to add color to your bubble slime, this is the time to do it. Add a few drops of food coloring to the glue mixture and stir until the color is evenly distributed.
Step 5: Add the borax solution
Slowly pour the borax solution into the glue mixture, stirring continuously. As you pour, you’ll notice that the mixture starts to thicken and form into slime. Keep stirring until all the borax solution has been incorporated into the glue mixture.
Step 6: Knead the slime
Once you’ve added all the borax solution to the glue mixture, start kneading the slime with your hands. Kneading the slime helps to make it stretchier and more pliable. Keep kneading until the slime has reached your desired texture.
Step 7: Play with the bubble slime
Once the slime is ready, it’s time to start playing with it. You can stretch it, squish it, and even blow bubbles into it. To create bubbles, simply blow air into the slime to create air pockets. As you blow, you’ll notice that the air pockets form into bubbles that you can pop with your fingers.
Tips for making bubble slime
– If you’re having trouble getting the slime to the right consistency, try adjusting the amount of borax solution you’re using. Adding more borax solution will make the slime thicker, and adding less will make it more runny.
– To keep your bubble slime fresh, store it in an airtight container or plastic bag when you’re not playing with it.
– If you want to add texture to your bubble slime, try adding glitter or small beads to the mixture before you add the borax solution.
Conclusion
Bubble slime is a fun and exciting activity that you can enjoy with your kids or on your own. With these simple steps, you can make your very own bubble slime at home. Experiment with different colors and textures to create unique and exciting slime combinations. Happy slime-making!