How To Make Glow In The Dark Slime
Want to learn how to make Glow In The Dark Slime? We put together our favorite recipe—it takes about 6 minutes, makes enough slime for 3 and only needs 4 ingredients!
Cooking Info
- Time:6 Minutes
- Difficulty:★★
- Servings:3
- Cost:Less than $10
- Recommended for:Kids that love glitter and colors!
Recipe highlights
Elmer's Glow In The Dark Glue

The star of this recipe. Elmer's Glow In The Dark glue gives your slime its glow—charge it under a light and watch it shine in the dark!
See ProductContact Solution with Borax

Contact lens solution that contains boric acid or borax acts as the activator to turn your glue into stretchy slime. Check the ingredients list for borax/boric acid.
See ProductBaking Soda

A small amount of baking soda helps the slime form the right texture and works with the contact solution to activate the glue.
See ProductLarge Mixing Bowl

A large plastic or glass bowl gives you room to mix the glue, baking soda, and contact solution without making a mess.
See ProductMaterials
- 1 Mixing Spoon
- 1 Large Plastic or Glass Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 4 oz Bottles of Elmer's Glow In The Dark Glue
- 1 Tablespoon of Baking Soda
- 3 Tablespoons Contact Solution with Borax
- 2 Tablespoons of Water
Directions
- Empty all bottles of Glow In The Dark Glue into a large bowl.
- Second, measure and pour in 1 tablespoon of Baking Soda.
- Next, measure 3 tablespoons of contact lens solution into the bowl.
- Mix in 2 tablespoons of water for extra stretchiness.
- Knead the slime mixture with your hands.
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!