Do you have a kiddo who loves slime? This ocean slime is a homemade blue slime recipe and a fun twist on our traditional slime tutorial. Whether your child really loves sharks, Nemo or is in a mermaid phase, this is a fun one they can help with!
Slime is a sensory activity that is pretty simple. Kids love squishing and stretching it. This recipe only needs 3 ingredients and can be ready in 10 minutes. Make sand slime next, or print out our shark template to keep the under the sea theme going!
Quck Guide: Ocean Slime
Time Needed: 15-20 minutes, additional for cleanup.
Recommended Age: 4+ with adult supervision.
Safety note: This ocean slime recipe is for sensory play, it is not edible. Always supervise children to make sure they don’t put slime in their mouths.
Storage: Store slime in an airtight container. If stored properly it can last 3 weeks or more.
Note from Claire- Let kids help customize their slime by picking colors or by adding glitter!
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Key Supplies
- Glue- you can use glitter glue, metallic glue, or use clear glue and add food coloring. I used Elmer’s glitter glue!
- Ocean toys- I used these ocean animal plastic toys. I’ll freeze them in ice cubes for a game or have kids rescue them from the water table next!
Get the full list of ingredients and measurements on the printable recipe card below.
How to Make Ocean Slime
Step 1. Combine your baking soda and contact solution in a bowl.
Step 2. Add your glue to the contact solution and baking soda. Stir to combine.
Step 3. Keep stirring! Eventually it will start to stick together and you’ll need to take it out of the bowl, but this can take a few minutes.
Step 4. Take your slime out of the bowl and knead it together by hand. This is the part of the process where I wonder if I’ll ever get it off my counter. Keep going and soon it will collect on itself and be stretchy and not as sticky.
Storing Slime
One you make your slime and are done playing with it, your biggest question is most likely going to be what to do with it or how to store it.
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I like to store homemade slime in these reusable plastic containers. In a pinch, you can use ziplock bags or anything that will keep the slime from drying out (being in contact with air). Another option is empty Easter egg containers.
How Do You Fix Slime That’s Too Sticky?
If your slime is super sticky and clings to your hands or surfaces, you may need to add more contact solution or other activator. Start by adding a very small amount and increase until you reach the desired consistency.
How to Clean After Making Slime?
Slime is very easy to clean off of non-porous surfaces as it will cling to itself, so you can use slime to clean up stray bits left behind. Try not to get slime in porous areas like thick carpets or fuzzy clothing, as it may not clean off as easily.
How Long Does Homemade Slime Last?
Homemade slime lasts at least 2-3 days, but if you store it well in an airtight container so that it doesn’t dry out, it can last even longer.
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Ingredients
- 6 oz school glue (you can use clear glue, glitter glue or metallic glue. I just used the whole bottle since it's a smaller bottle and batch.)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1½ tbsp contact solution
- extras like sea animal toys or glitter (If using clear glue you'll want to add food coloring.)
Equipment
Instructions
- Add your contact solution and baking soda to a mixing bowl.
- Then add your glue. If you're using a bulk container you'll use ¾c of glue, or you can use a 6oz bottle and just use the whole bottle.
- Stir to combine. You'll want to stir for several minutes.
- Once the slime is mostly combined, remove from the bowl and knead with your hands. You can stretch and pull with your hands or knead on the counter.
- Once you're done playing with the slime, add it to an airtight container to store.
My son had a lot of fun with this slime!