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Laundry Detergent Slime
Learn how to make slime with laundry detergent - this simple recipe has only three ingredients.
Course
Kids Crafts
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
1
cup
Cost
$1
Equipment
Bowl(s)
Measuring cup(s)
Fork
Airtight container
Ingredients
Laundry detergent
detergent must contain sodium borate such as Gain or Tide Free and Clear
1
bottle
Elmer's school glue
4 oz.
Food coloring
or other add ins
Instructions
Add bottle of white glue to a bowl. Add in food coloring or glitter if desired. Mix thoroughly.
Stir in 1 T of liquid laundry detergent. Begin mixing with a fork. Continue to stir as the mixture begins to stick together.
Repeat step 2, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture is no longer sticky and starts pulling away from the side of the bowl.
As the slime forms, start kneading with your hands. Add any add ins at this time.
Notes
In this recipe I used 6T total of liquid Gain detergent.