Super Slime Time! Make Your Own DIY Slime

What can I use instead of contact lens solution if I can't find it?

Use liquid starch as an alternative by adding about 1 tablespoon at the step where you add contact lens solution and stirring until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the bowl and starts to clump.

My slime is still sticky after kneading; what should I do?

Add the suggested extra 1/4 teaspoon of contact lens solution from the instructions and knead the slime again until the sticky feeling is gone and the slime becomes stretchy.

How can I adapt this activity for younger kids or older kids?

For younger children, have an adult pre-measure the 1/2 cup glue and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and supervise the kneading and contact-solution step and hand washing, while older kids can experiment with different color mixes, glitter amounts, and knead 1 to 2 minutes themselves before placing the finished slime into an airtight container.

How can we personalize or extend the slime project?

Personalize the slime by stirring in small foam beads or glow-in-the-dark powder when you add the glitter and food coloring, scent it with a drop of extract, make layered colors in separate batches, then store the finished slime in an airtight container and share a photo on DIY.org.