4-Ingredient Glitter Slime (No Borax!)

Whether you make rainbow glitter slime or your own custom homemade glitter slimes, this 4-ingredient simple slime recipe without borax provides hours of fun from start to finish... AND this easy slime makes an amazing DIY gift idea!

Kid-Friendly Glitter Slime Activity

I always look forward to winter because it's our "slow season." with sports, which finally leaves some time in our schedule for relaxation!

But this year it's been a little different... Instead of enjoying their extra free time, I'm hearing lots of: "I'm bored" and "I don't have anything to do."

Frustrated with the constant interruptions one day last week, I nearly snapped... Let's just say it was NOT my finest moment as a mom. But I pulled myself together and grabbed the ingredients to make this fun glitter slime together.

And then you know what happened? I was blessed with hours (seriously, HOURS!!!) of blissful peace and quiet while the kids played with their diy glitter slime. WHY didn't I think to show them how to make slime sooner?!?

So think of this glitter slime recipe as my personal sanity-saving gift to you. Whether you make this easy slime ahead of time to forgo some of the mess or make it start to finish as a family, this glittery slime is sure to result in hours of fun for the kids and a blissful break for you weary parents.

Glitter Slime Recipe Ingredients

With only 4 ingredients, this glitter slime recipe without borax is super simple and easy to make.

• Elmer's clear school glue (5-oz. bottle)
• Liquid laundry starch
• Water
• Individual glitter packets (16-ct.)

Note: If you're planning to make multiple batches of slime, you should know that the clear school glue also comes in a giant 32-oz. bottle (BEST DEAL!). If you pick this size up instead, just use ⅔ cup of glue and ⅓ cup of water to stay true to the recipe.

Also, we'll only use 6 of the individual glitter packets per batch, so one package will make 2 batches of glitter slime with several glitter packets left over.

How To Make Slime

In addition to the slime ingredients already mentioned, you'll need a large mixing bowl, sturdy spoon for stirring, and a container to store your slime in. We found the 8-oz. size of these round twist-top containers were the perfect size for a batch.

Okay, I know you're impatiently wondering: how do you make glitter slime? So without further ado, here's the directions for my super simple slime recipe:

How To Make Glitter Slime

1. Empty the entire 5-oz. bottle of glue into a large mixing bowl. Pour ⅓ cup of water into the empty glue container, and shake it up to get all of the remaining glue. Pour it into the bowl, as well, then mix well.
2. Gradually add the liquid starch to the glue mixture, stirring as you go. It will become difficult to stir toward the end, but be sure to add it all.
3. Knead the slime until it becomes uniform in texture, about 5 minutes or so. It may not be super stretchy at this point, but it will relax once the glitter is added in and it rests for a bit.
4. Divide the slime into 6 pieces. Sprinkle one glitter packet over one portion of slime and work it into the slime until the glitter is completely incorporated. Repeat for the remaining 5 portions of slime.

Making Layered Rainbow Glitter Slimes

To make rainbow glitter slimes (or holiday glitter slimes, as pictured), you can layer the different colors of sparkle slime vertically in a small container. This makes for such a cute presentation!

Of course, once your child plays with it, the colors will all mix together, but that's part of the fun. My 7-year-old son made a batch with black, silver, copper brown, purple and a couple of shades of blue...

When he mixed them all together while playing with it, it made this gorgeous sparkly night-time sky shade of midnight blue. So we dubbed it galaxy glitter slime!!

4-Ingredient Glitter Slime Recipe

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Whether you make rainbow glitter slime or your own custom homemade glitter slimes, this 4-ingredient simple slime recipe without borax provides hours of fun from start to finish... AND this easy slime makes an amazing DIY gift idea!

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Category DIY & Crafts

Project Type Kids Crafts

Makes 1 (9-oz.) container

Helpful Equipment

• large plastic mixing bowl
• synthetic spoon
• reusable vinyl tablecloth
• small plastic containers

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Supplies

  

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• ▢ 1 (5-ounce) bottle clear school glue
• ▢ ½ cup liquid laundry starch
• ▢ ⅓ cup water
• ▢ 6 individual glitter packets

Instructions

1. Empty the entire bottle of glue into a large mixing bowl. Pour the water into the empty glue container, shake it up to get all of the remaining glue, and pour it into the bowl, as well. Mix well.
2. Gradually add the liquid starch to the glue mixture, stirring as you go. It will become difficult to stir toward the end, but be sure to add it all.
3. Knead the slime until it becomes uniform in texture, about 5 minutes or so. It may not be super stretchy at this point, but it will relax once the glitter is added in and it rests for a bit.
4. Divide the slime into 6 pieces. Sprinkle one glitter packet over one portion of slime and work it into the slime until the glitter is completely incorporated. Repeat for the remaining 5 portions of slime.
5. Layer all six colors of slime into a small plastic storage container.

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How-To Notes

Important: While glitter slime may look good enough to eat, it should not be consumed. Young children should be supervised while playing with slime.

Storage: Slime can last indefinitely when stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Discard if you notice any changes in odor or mold growth

Tips and ideas:

• Easy cleanup » Cover the play area with an inexpensive reusable vinyl tablecloth and/or work on a foil-covered cookie sheet.

• Making multiple batches? » Pick up this giant 32-oz. bottle of clear school glue to save some money! Use ⅔ cup of glue, with ⅓ cup of water, and 6 glitter packets to make a batch the same size as this recipe.

• Mixture starting to separate? » Work it through with your hands to recombine.

Featured Products

Glitter Sample Variety Pack

Clear Liquid School Glue

Extra-Small 8-oz. Plastic Storage Containers

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Glitter Slime Gift Ideas

This simple slime recipe makes a wonderful gift idea or stocking stuffer!! If you're making glitter slime for gift-giving, I recommend packaging it up with a couple of straws. Not for drinking, silly! (Definitely NOT recommended...) But for blowing bubbles!!!

My kids LOVE blowing slime bubbles. Just plop a batch of slime down on the counter, stick a straw in, and blow. Then wait for the giggling and squealing to being. We've even held slime bubble-blowing contests to see who can blow the biggest bubble!

See? Told you it's hours of fun!! Now go enjoy your quiet time...