When it’s just too cold to play outside, head to the craft table to make some next-level slime – Alyssa Jagan shares from her new book
Slime has changed my life. Ever since this ooey, gooey substance came into my life, I’ve been hooked. Slime has so many purposes. Firstly, slime is a great stress reliever. I play with it while doing my math homework or when I need to destress after a long day. Slime is also fun. There are so many interesting ways to make and play with slime! It’s such a great craft – it’s the perfect activity to do alone, but it’s also a fun way to spend time with your friends. It’s great to knead the more dough-like slimes and to poke thick slimes.
And of course, slime is a creative outlet. You can customize every single aspect of slime and make it your own. You can also make slime as simple or as intricate as you want. There are endless possibilities with slime, and there are still new slimes being created and discovered.
Here are three slime recipes from my latest book, Ultimate Slime: Extreme Edition!
Basic Clear Glue Slime
Yield: Approximately 14 ounces (410 g)
This recipe for Basic Clear Glue Slime is an essential recipe that’s used in lots of others in this book, so figuring out your favorite way to make it is important.
If you add too much activator, Clear Glue Slime will become hard, but if you don’t add enough, it’ll be too sticky.
What You’ll Need
Equipment
Large bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
Mixing tool (spoon, spatula, or stir stick)
Airtight container
Ingredients
1 cup (235 ml) clear PVA glue (such as Elmer’s Clear Glue)
An activator (see chart)
ACTIVATOR | RECOMMENDED AMOUNT |
Liquid laundry detergent | 4 to 6 tablespoons
(60 to 90 ml) |
Optional
Color additive
1 to 3 drops of fragrance oil (Please note that this may make clear glue–based slimes cloudy.)
- Place the glue in a large bowl. You can add coloring and/or fragrance oil at this point; note that adding fragrance oil may make your slime cloudy (A). Mix thoroughly. To make the sample slime, I used red and blue food coloring. Set aside. For the clearest possible slime, mix slowly. If you mix quickly, you’ll need to wait longer for the slime to clear because there will be more air bubbles.
- Add your activator to the glue in small amounts, no more than 2 tablespoons (28 ml) at a time (B). See the guidelines below for the recommended amounts of each type of activator—be sure to add only one type of activator to each batch of slime. Stir the mixture well after adding the activator to make sure you don’t add too much. Also, the amount you add will affect the slime’s consistency, and you can adjust it to achieve a consistency you like.
- Once the mixture is slightly sticky, start to knead the slime (C). Dip your fingers in the activator before kneading so less slime will stick to your hands. Playing with slime is the best way to mix it fully and achieve the best possible texture. Remember to have clean hands when doing this, as anything on your hands will be seen in the clear slime.
- Store the finished slime in an airtight container so it doesn’t dry out. When the slime is freshly made, it will be cloudy due to air bubbles incorporated in during the mixing process. After letting the slime sit for 3 to 5 days without touching it, it will clear up. The slime will be fully clear if you use contact lens solution and baking soda, but will be cloudy if you use liquid starch or laundry detergent as an activator. After you let it sit, the slime should also rip less as there aren’t as many air bubbles.

Crunchy Charms Slime.
Crunchy Charms Slime
There are endless possibilities with this crunchy slime, as there are so many different charms and combinations you can create! When you let the slime sit, the charms will sink to the bottom and the slime will rise up to the top. This can sometimes make it difficult to get the slime out of the container, so I recommend using a metal spoon to help take it out!
What You’ll Need
Slime-Making Equipment
Large bowl
Mixing tool (spoon, spatula, or stir stick)
Measuring cups and spoons
An airtight container
Ingredients
One batch of Basic Clear Glue Slime
Acrylic Charms. The size of your acrylic charms will change how many you add. As a general rule, I would say use two-thirds of the amount of charms as slime (by volume), but that is my personal preference as it creates a crunchy slime that’s also stretchy and fun to play with.
Optional
Color additive
1 to 3 drops of fragrance oil
*Yield: Depends on the amount of slime and charms you use
- Make a batch of Basic Clear Glue Slime that is slightly sticky and stretchy. The more charms you add, the less stretchy your slime will be, but it will become crunchier. Thus, the more charms you add, the stickier you want the slime to be because the slime needs to be able to hold the charms. On the flip side, if you add fewer charms, the slime will be more stretchy but less crunchy. Optionally, add fragrance oil and/or coloring when making the slime.
- Add in charms to the slime (A). I would recommend starting with a small amount (3 to 4 charms) and playing with the slime and then adding more (1 to 2 at a time) till you reach the desired texture.
- Mix the slime and charms together thoroughly (B & C).
- If the mixture feels too sticky, add more activator.
- Store the slime in an airtight container so it doesn’t dry out.
Metallic Foil Slime
This slime is so gorgeous and elegant. The foil is so pretty especially the foil sheets and it makes a very satisfying sound and a visually pleasing effect. Note that over time metallic foil will discolor your slime and give it a green tint, but it should stay clear and pretty for 1 to 2 weeks.
What You’ll Need
Slime-Making Equipment
Large bowl
Mixing tool (spoon, spatula, or
stir stick)
Measuring cups and spoons
An airtight container
Ingredients
One batch of Basic Clear Glue Slime
1 sheet of metallic foil or a pinch of flakes
Optional
Color additive
1 to 3 drops of fragrance oil
* Yield: 14 ounces (415 ml)
- Make a batch of Basic Clear Glue Slime that’s fully activated.
- Measure out the amount of metallic foil (A). Keep in mind, the more foil you add, the faster the slime will discolor.
- Optionally, add coloring and/or fragrance. To make the sample slime, I used blue food coloring. Mix the slime and metallic foil together thoroughly (B).
- Store the slime in an airtight container so it doesn’t dry out.
Alyssa Jagan is an 18-year-old Toronto native and college student. She is the author of Ultimate Slime: Extreme Edition. Find her on Instagram at @Craftyslimecreator.