How To Make Slime with Glue
Want to learn how to make Slime with Glue? We put together our favorite recipe, it takes about 5 minutes, makes enough slime for 2 and only needs 4 ingredients!
Cooking Info
- Time:5 Minutes
- Difficulty:★★
- Servings:2
- Cost:Less than $6
- Recommended for:Kids who love making all kinds of goop to play with!
Recipe highlights
2 Large Glass Bowls

Use 2 large glass bowls for mixing the glue, water, and borax. Glass is easy to clean and won't react with the ingredients.
See ProductElmer's White School Glue

Two normal-sized bottles of Elmer's white glue are the base for this slime. Washable and safe for kids.
See ProductFood Coloring
A few drops of food coloring give your slime its color. Gel or liquid both work—pick your family's favorite colors!
See ProductBorax

Borax mixed with water activates the glue and turns it into stretchy slime. A box lasts for many batches.
See ProductMaterials
- 2 Large Glass Bowls
Ingredients
- 2 normal sized bottles Elmer's White School Glue
- 2 Cups Water
- A few drops Food Coloring
- 2 Cups Borax
Directions
- Start by mixing 2 bottles of normal sized Elmer's White Glue and 2 cups of Water into a glass bowl.
- Next, add some food coloring to your mixture.
- Third, mix in 2 cups of Borax and start stirring your slime.
- Finally, continue to mix your newly made slime until it is ready to play with!
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!