How to Make Cloud Slime
Looking for the best way to make Cloud Slime with and without instant snow, with and without glue? This slime gets its name because it looks like puffy, stretchy clouds on a summer day! The best way to make cloud slime is with a blend of Instant Snow, Liquid Starch and Elmers Glue—ready to play with in just a few minutes and tons of fun for kids of all ages.
Cooking Info
- Time:15 Minutes
- Difficulty:★
- Servings:1
- Cost:About $10
- Recommended for:Kids of all ages looking for fun Spring and Summer activities!
Recipe highlights
2 Large Plastic Bowls for Mixing
Grab 2 large plastic bowls for mixing all the ingredients together. We like to use a fresh plastic mixing bowl with no grooves—and definitely not glass around young children!
See Product1 Large Plastic Spatula
A large plastic spoon or spatula is needed to mix all the ingredients together. Plastic works best since the slime will not stick to it once you are done.
See ProductA Measuring Cup
Carefully measure each ingredient using measuring cups. Slime recipes are sensitive and too much or too little of key ingredients can ruin the blend.
See ProductAirtight Tupperware
Airtight tupperware is key to keeping your slime fresh for multiple days and more than 1 play session. Store your Cloud Slime properly or you will be making another batch!
See ProductMaterials
- 2 Large Plastic Bowls for Mixing
- 1 Large Plastic Spatula
- A Measuring Cup
- Airtight Tupperware
Ingredients
- 5.5 Cups White Elmers School Glue
- 2/3 Cup of Insta Snow
- 2/3 Cup Borax, Liquid Starch or Sta Flo
- 1.5 Cups of Hot Water
- Your Favorite Color of Food Coloring
Directions
- Mix 5.5 cups of Elmers White School Glue into a large plastic bowl.
- Slowly mix in the Borax, Liquid Starch or Sta Flo as well as a few squirts of food coloring (if you don't want white slime). It should start to stick together!
- In the second bowl, add 2/3 of a cup of Insta Snow and hot water—it should start to fluff up in the bowl. Make sure it does not stick to the spatula.
- Mix both bowls together and stir slowly for 1 minute—then knead and press by hand on the kitchen counter! After that it is ready to play with!
- When you're done playing, put your Cloud Slime into an airtight container so it stays fresh for next time.
Tips & Substitutions
No Insta Snow? You can substitute crushed-up Styrofoam from coffee cups to get a similar fluffy texture.
Related recipes: Try Unicorn Slime or Slime with Glue for more fun variations!
We think SLIME is awesome because it’s easy to make, fun to play with and it makes a great after school project to share with your family and friends. Recipes are tested and approved by our slime experts for kids to enjoy!