How to Make Sand Slime. Sand slime is something that is popping up all over the places in the stores and for good reason. It is a TON of fun to play with! The good news is that it is so easy to make at home and you can make it for a fraction of the price you will pay for it in the store.
How to Make Sand Slime
Slime is one of the best things to make with your kids. It starts out as a science experiment and then it turns in to hours of hands on fun play time. The slime ideas and possibilities are basically endless and you can make so many different themes for slime that if you are a homeschool family it is perfect for using with your homeschool lessons for little kids. If you are not a homeschooling family then it is pure fun that the kids are sure to love!
What is sand slime?
Sand slime is stretchy slime that has the addition of sand that gives it more texture, more fun to play with and perfect for getting some hands on fun with the kids.
What Sand can be used for sand slime?
You can use beach sand, craft sand or sandbox sand when you are making sand slime.
The Science behind making slime
While slime is a fun activity to do with the kids it is also a science experiment. It is actually ALL science that makes slime actually work when you are making it.
Slime is the end result when there are the correct ratio of polymers to borate ions. To make slime you need both polymers and ions. Most slime recipes are based on a reaction between the polymers in glue and the borate ions in Borax, saline solution or starch. At times there are additional items added to give different textures to the slime, but the basic chemical reaction to get slime is the same.
Tips for Making The Best Slime
Slowly add the contact solution into the glue. Adding it in too quickly causes it to get firm. You may not use all of the contact solution or you might need a little bit more contact solution to get the consistency the way you like it.
We like using plastic spoons instead of metal ones when we are making slime. We find that it stirs better with a plastic spoon.
Have special utensils for making slime. We have specific measuring cups, measuring spoons, spoons and bowls that we use to make slime with. Using the ones from your kitchen is not a good idea. You will want to use them to eat and slime is not something you want to be mixing with your food.
Have fun. The most important part of making slime is to have fun. Yes it gets messy, but that is a big part of the fun in making slime.
Is Slime messy?
Now I know the first thing a lot of people ask when they hear about making slime is, Is making slime messy? Well it is but it is a TON of fun too! The next question I get asked is How do you make slime? It is REALLY easy to make slime as long as you follow the directions that we give you.
How to Store Slime
When you are done making your slime, store it in an airtight container. When you go to play with it again you may find a little bit of liquid in the container too. Just mix in the liquid back into the slime with your hands.
How to Make Slime Stretchy again
If you are wanting to make it super stretchy after it has been stored in an airtight container, place it in warm water for 30 seconds to clean it up and get it stretchy again.
Supplies Needed for Slime
You will need a spoon and a bowl. I highly recommend having a separate craft bowl and spoon then what you use in your kitchen with food as you are using chemicals and you do not want them to mix with your food.
Sand Slime Ingredients
- 5 ounces Clear Glue. We have tried off brand glues and they are not the best for making slime, the only glue we like to use when making slime is Elmers.
- 1 tablespoon Baking Soda.
- 2 teaspoons Saline Solution. The brand of contact solution you use is not important, but you need to make sure that it has boric acid in it.
- 3-4 tablesppons Sand of choice
How to make sand slime
In a plastic, or glass bowl (one that you do not use for food) add the glue and the baking soda. Mix the glue and baking soda together until completely combined.
Add the saline solution and mix together until stiff and slime-like.
You want to add the saline to the glue slowly otherwise you will have slime that is too hard. If after adding the 2 teaspoons of saline solution the slime is still sticky and not forming, add a TINY amount of saline solution at a time until the slime has formed.
Add the sand 1 tablespoon at a time, working it in until you have reached the desired consistency.
Once the slime has formed, remove it from the bowl and knead it and play with it.
More Slime Fun!
- Color changing slime
- Galaxy Slime
- Glow in the Dark Slime
- Glitter Glue Slime
- Dinosaur Slime
- How to make Floam
How to Make Sand Slime
How to Make Sand Slime. Sand slime is something that is popping up all over the places in the stores and for good reason. It is a TON of fun to play with! The good news is that it is so easy to make at home and you can make it for a fraction of the price you will pay for it in the store.
Tools
- 5 ounces Clear Glue.
- 1 tablespoon Baking Soda.
- 2 teaspoons Saline Solution.
- 3-4 tablesppons Sand of choice
Instructions
- In a plastic, or glass bowl (one that you do not use for food) add the glue and the baking soda. Mix the glue and baking soda together until completely combined.
- Add the saline solution and mix together until stiff and slime-like.
- You want to add the saline to the glue slowly otherwise you will have slime that is too hard. If after adding the 2 teaspoons of saline solution the slime is still sticky and not forming, add a TINY amount of saline solution at a time until the slime has formed.
- Add the sand 1 tablespoon at a time, working it in until you have reached the desired consistency.
- Once the slime has formed, remove it from the bowl and knead it and play with it
