17+ Easy Slime Recipes to Make Now

6 min read September 13, 2026 Team Fun365
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With slime being one of the most common crafts/activities for kids, we have gathered a variety of our best slime recipes to make now. From glow in the dark to glitter, there are so many cool concoctions of slime to create. The great thing about slime is that it can be both an activity and a party favor! We hope you are ready to get slimy. 

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Monster Slime

Create this creepy monster slime with glow in the dark fangs and googly eyes! Although this would make a great spooky craft around Halloween, you can really make this any time of the year. This recipe also uses Fluorescent Green Sand. Be sure to download this Free Monster Slime Label!

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Unicorn Slime

Kids will love making this magical Unicorn Slime! This slime is rainbow colored with glitter and is very smooth with more of a dough consistency than stretchy. Make sure to stock up on glue with this gallon of Elmer’s Washable School Glue (you’ll need a lot)! Download this Free Unicorn Slime Printable for the jar label.

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Colorful Easter Slime

Have the kids create this Colorful Easter Slime recipe and then put the slime in these Jumbo Bright Easter Eggs. The unique thing about this slime recipe is that it has Tiny Pom-Poms in it! This gives the slime an ultimate Easter egg look.

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Radioactive Spider Slime

This radioactive Spider Slime has a creepy crawly glow in the dark spider inside that blends right in with the color of the slime! Put the slime into these Clear Round Favor Containers and use this free printable to label them.

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DIY Iridescent Slime

Our DIY Iridescent Slime is probably the prettiest slime on the list! The recipe is borax-free and includes iridescent gems to make it sparkle even more.

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Leprechaun Slime

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by making some Leprechaun Slime! You’ll need these Premium Bags of Glitter to get the slime a glittery green color. Don’t forget to label your slime jar with these Free Leprechaun Slime Label Printables.

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Honey Pot Slime

This Honey Pot Slime craft makes a great activity for the kids in the spring or summer! Create the slime and then decorate a “bee-utiful” pot by painting them and gluing on these Self-Adhesive Bees. This idea also goes great with our Teddy Bear Picnic Party.

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Sewer Slime Favor

What better party favor than one the guests get to help create themselves? This slime recipe goes with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Party, but can work with any party! If you do choose to have this slime favor go with a Ninja Turtles themed party, glue on some red felt and googly eyes to the jars.

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5 Ways to Make Homemade Slime Fun

Looking for unique ways to make slime? Check out these 5 ways you can turn a basic slime recipe into something more creative! Use elements such as these Colorful Googly Eyes and Iridescent Glitter to make some cool slime.

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Love Bug Slime

Need a Valentine’s Day slime recipe? We have one, of course! This slime has the perfect Valentine’s touch to it with this Red & Silver Heart Confetti folded in. Not to mention, it shows how to make your jar look like a cute little love bug!

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DIY Shark Slime

Create some DIY Shark Slime that looks like sparkly ocean water! The Iridescent Glitter really tops off the slime and makes it shimmer! Make it an activity or favor to go with the Last Splash Pool Party theme.

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DIY Fluffy Emoji Slime Favors

If you are throwing an emoji themed birthday party like our Girly Emoji Birthday Party, these DIY Fluffy Emoji Slime Favors are perfect! Use these Emoji Self-Adhesive Shapes to decorate the jar.

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DIY Backyard Slime Bar

Calling all slime enthusiasts! Create this backyard slime bar for your kiddos party and the guests can put whatever they want in their own slime. Have add-ins such as glitter, Smile Face Beads and glitter pom-poms. Don’t forget to get this free printable to make a recipe chart!

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Back to School Glittery Apple Slime

Celebrate the start of the school year with this Glittery Apple Slime. They make a great activity but also a gift to classmates or students wishing them a “slime-tastic” school year. Put this glittery green and red slime into these fun Red Apple Favor Containers and attach this Free Slime Gift Tag Printable as well!

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Summer Slime Recipes

Have your kids make these different Summer Slime Recipes and rid their summertime boredom! From watermelon slime with black polka dot gems to bug slime with Mini Insect Erasers, there is something for everyone.

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5 Cool & Easy Slime Recipes

Check out these 5 easy slime recipes that are perfect for kids, and they may even be able to accomplish these on their own! Be sure to stock up on plenty of short jars and glitter glue because they’re going to want to create all these cool recipes.

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3 Christmas Slime Recipes & Printable Tags

This Christmas slime idea could make an adorable gift that the kids can make and share! The recipes include “Grinch Slime”, “Elf Slime” and “Reindeer Slime”. It doesn’t get much cuter than that! Top them off with these Free Printable Christmas Slime Gift Tags.

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Elastigirl Stretchy Slime Recipe

Make an incredibly fun stretchy slime inspired by the Incredibles™ movie. This slime even stretches just like Elastigirl! Add the red slime to clear plastic jars with lids and decorate with superhero stickers.

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Halloween Slime Potions

Celebrate Halloween by making some ooey, gooey, spooky slime potions! When the purple slime potion is finished, fill it in into a Black Candy Bucket, also known as a cauldron.

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