Party Planning 101 - Slime Time

Make any children’s party eewie, gooey and FUN!

Supply List:

• White Glue
• Baby Powder
• Borax Powder
• Water
• Green Food Coloring
• Plastic Spoons
• Mixing Bowls
• Funnel
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• 2 – 1 Liter Plastic Bottles
• Zip-Top Plastic Bags

Advance Preparations:

With the funnel, pour the following ingredients into each plastic bottle:
Potion #1

• ½ cup baby powder
• 2 ½ cups white glue
• 2 cups water
• Green food coloring (add until it’s light green)

Potion #2

• 2 tablespoons borax powder
• 2 cups warm water

On The Day of The Party:

• Set up an area where the children will make the slime. If possible, set up near a sink.
• Cover the ‘slime area’ with newspaper or paper towels for easy clean up. Because the children will get their hands dirty, (that is the fun part!) have baby wipes available to clean their hands if a sink is not available.

How to Make It!

1. Divide the children into small groups.
2. At the ‘slime area’, the children will be given a mixing bowl and spoon.
3. Pour ¼ cup of Potion #1 into each bowl.
4. With their spoons, they will add 2-3 teaspoons of Potion #2 to Potion #1. Stir after each spoonful. By the time the third spoonful has been added, the liquid should change into a dough like substance.
5. Instruct the children to pick up the mixture and knead it with their hands until the liquid is absorbed and is no longer sticky. They can now play with it just like play dough.
6. Place the Slime in a zip-top plastic bag and have them wash up. Instruct the children to place the Slime in their bags after use. It will last longer.

Helpful Hints:

• Mixing the two potions together is not an exact science. The secret is to add Potion #2 slowly to Potion #1, making sure to stir them together as you are pouring. If the mixture becomes hard, not slimy, you have added too much of Potion #2. Throw it away and start over.
• When coloring your Slime, use only a few drops of food coloring. Too much food coloring will discolor the children’s hands.
• Tell the children to refrigerate their Slime to help keep it fresh. Slime usually lasts between 7 to 10 days, depending upon use.

VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER: HAVE FUN!!!!