Kids Corner: How to make your own slime

What’s squishy, squelchy, and super fun to play with? Slime, of course! Here’s a recipe so you can make your own at home. Just be sure to ask a grown-up for help.

Ingredients
• 1/4 teaspoon borax powder

• 1/2 cup hot water

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/2 cup school glue

• Food coloring

• Glitter and/or sequins (optional)

Directions
1. In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup of water with 1/2 cup of school glue. Stir until the mixture is uniform.

2. Add the food coloring as well as any glitter or sequins you want to use. Stir thoroughly.

3. In a bowl or measuring cup, add the borax to the 1/2 cup of hot water to make liquid borax. Mix thoroughly. (A few particles floating in the mixture are OK.)

4. Slowly add the liquid borax to the bowl with the glue mixture. Stir continuously. The slime will start to form almost immediately. Once it’s well-combined, mix it with your hands. Lots of kneading will help you create the perfect slime.

5. After you’re done playing with it, store your slime in an airtight container.

Pro tip
If you get slime stuck on your clothes or hair, use vinegar to instantly dissolve it.