Description
A quick and easy sensory project using just cornstarch and dish soap to create pliable slime that’s safe for supervised play.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornstarch (measured loosely, then leveled)
- 1/2 cup liquid dish soap (adjustable)
- Optional: a few drops of food coloring
- Optional: cosmetic-grade glitter
- Optional: 1–2 drops of diluted essential oil
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, pour 1 cup cornstarch.
- Add 1/2 cup dish soap to the cornstarch.
- If using food coloring, add it to the soap first for even dispersion.
- Stir slowly until the mixture forms a doughy texture, scraping the sides as needed.
- Adjust texture by adding more dish soap or cornstarch as necessary.
- Knead the mixture with clean hands for 2–5 minutes until smooth.
- Add any optional ingredients during kneading for even distribution.
- Store slime in an airtight container after play.
Notes
Thicker dish soaps yield firmer slime; thin soaps can make a looser texture. Essential oils should be used with caution around young children.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A