How To Make Clear Galaxy Slime

If you are wondering how to make Galaxy Slime, then you're in the right place! Even better? This Galaxy Slime recipe is straightforward and easy to adjust to your liking. Furthermore, there are several ways to create different effects. Basically, you can't go wrong! This one's a hit in our house!

Are you looking for activities to keep kids busy during winter (or maybe a lightening-ridden downpour in spring or summer)? Because I know I am. May I also add that sensory play activities have been a Godsend? Because they are. Good Lord and butter, open-ended activities that keep my spirited girls channeled are activities I WILL LEAN INTO.

Pom-poms? Sure! Pipe cleaners? Is there any other way? Slime? Don't mind if we do. A water table? Would you like cool or lukewarm water? Because I might join you in that play.

Thank you for understanding.

Now we add Galaxy Slime to our repertoire of sensory play, hands-on activities, and I don't mind in the least. This type of glittery slime is about as easy to make as any standard slime recipe. I thought my rather half-hearted performance in college astronomy might come back to haunt me. I think the TAs and professor in that class would concur. But, alas, you do not need an astronomy degree to make Galaxy Slime. Side note about astronomy, though: It helps to not giggle during the planetary videos. There is NO SUCH THING AS QUIET WHISPERING.

And to think I became a college instructor. Good. God.

But enough about my lackadaisical astronomy experience. Galaxy Slime is the bees knees. And instead of writing a laundry list of variables, so you, too, can enjoy this crafty activity, I broke down all the options below in different headings.

You might notice that I'm super jazzed about slime. And there are a few specific reasons why (aside from being an excellent activity indoors during below-zero temps). Slime promotes:

• Finger and hand strength for improved fine motor function
• Cooperative play across children of all ages
• Follow through – making it can be as fun as playing with it (effort/reward connections FTW!)
• Extended play through repeated use and unlimited possibilities with cookie cutters, scissors, tongs/clothespins (anything that promotes a pinching gesture for those fingertips), and MORE!

You can totally turn this into a science experiment of sorts to discover the type of Galaxy Slime you and YOUR kids will enjoy.

This blue Galaxy Slime is made with clear school glue for a vibrant color.

GALAXY SLIME INGREDIENTS:

Galaxy Slime ingredients are virtually the same as those for Homemade Easy Slime. This time we're adding glitter and, depending on the type of glue used, adjusting the amount of contact solution we're using (see the School Glue Versus Clear Glue header below for more details).

• Clear glue. I start with clear glue to achieve the bright, vibrant colors. White glue will work as well but produce muted pastels.
• Baking soda. I start with a half tablespoon and add more as needed.
• Liquid watercolors. I prefer liquid watercolors over food coloring because liquid watercolors don't stain clothes. If they stain your hands, then wash with warm water and soap.
• Contact lens solution. I start with a little more than one tablespoon, and adjust as needed.
• Glitter. Fine or regular glitter will work. Each has its own merits. See below for more details.

HOW TO MAKE GALAXY SLIME:

I'm not an occupational therapist and I don't play one on this blog. What I can tell you about slime is that making it has been a great way for my daughters to build their finger strength and fine motor development. It has also been a great method for me to witness their progress. In the last several years, we've made slime regularly. And the girls have gradually gotten to the point where they can unscrew the cap, squeeze out the glue, and knead the ingredients together, all without my help. It's a win all the way around!

1. Pour the glue into a large glass bowl. To capture the last of the glue, put the cap back on, prop the bottle upside down, and move on to the next step.
2. Add the baking soda and stir together.
3. Add a few drops liquid watercolors. Stir again. Add any remaining glue that pooled in the bottle and stir until evenly blended.
4. Sprinkle in glitter. How much you add will depend on personal preference. Add a little at a time and stir to make sure the glitter doesn't thicken the slime too much.
5. Pour in the contact lens solution. If in doubt, add just under one tablespoon, stir until evenly blended and then knead by hand until slime forms. If the slime is still too sticky, then add another 1/4-1/2 tablespoon contact lens solution and continue kneading.
6. Knead by hand until slime forms and then start to PLAY! Store slime in an airtight container or baggie for several days.

NOTE: I found with a 5-ounce bottle of clear glue, 1 1/4 tablespoon contact lens solution was near perfect. The more we kneaded the ingredients, the quicker they transformed into slime.

SCHOOL GLUE VERSUS CLEAR GLUE:

Clear glue will create more vibrant, powerful colors. And the glitter will shimmer beautifully. School glue, on the other hand, will create pastel colors, and although the glitter didn't shine as well in ours, the lighter colors complemented the darker colors. If you can swing a few batches of Galaxy Slime using school AND clear glue, you'll create a dynamic set of colors to play with.

For fun: Our librarian forewarned us that once we combined our slime colors, the final result would turn purple. SHE WAS SO RIGHT! Pinks, reds, and blues will form the secondary color purple. We even added an orange batch to the mix, and it still turned out purple. Yellows and blues will likely turn green, and reds, yellows, and oranges will likely turn orange. (We used reds, oranges, yellows, and blues to represent different planets, as an extended sensory play option).

One other important difference between the two types of glue is the amount in each bottle. Our clear glue came in a larger bottle. So we reduced the amount of contact lens solution from 1 1/4 tablespoons to just under 1 tablespoon. The school glue slime was pretty runny at first, but as we kneaded it, the mixture turned into regular easy slime. Then we added additional glitter, as desired, and played with it.

REGULAR GLITTER VERSUS FINE GLITTER:

Fine glitter will make the slime almost iridescent, whereas regular glitter will sparkle more. I found that a combination of the two worked best, however if you have one or the other, you can still easily make your own Galaxy Slime recipe.

Keep an eye on how much glitter is added to the slime. Not enough and the recipe won't shimmer. Too much and it can thicken the slime enough that it's unworkable for play. For best results, add a little at a time, knead it into the slime, and then add more if necessary.

CAN I MAKE GALAXY SLIME WITH PRE-MADE GLITTER GLUE?

The short answer is ABSOLUTELY YES! And you'll have vibrant colors, too. The longer answer is yes, but pre-made glitter glue is quite expensive, compared to other types of glue. So if you plan to make Galaxy Slime on the regular, it may be worth a cost-comparison to see which method will give you more bang for your buck.

When using pre-made glitter glue, omit the extra glitter and pay attention to the amount in the bottle. If the bottle contains fewer than 5 ounces of glue, you may need to decrease the amount of baking soda and contact lens solution used.

Are you in the mood for more sensory play activities? Then you might enjoy these hands-on activities for children!

• Rainbow Rice Recipe
• Loose Parts Play
• Fluffy Slime Recipe

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How to Make Galaxy Slime

This homemade Galaxy Slime is straightforward to prepare, using just a handful of ingredients. This recipe comes with several possibilities for a variety of colors and overall looks! Mix and match away!

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 batch 1x
• Category: Kids' Activities

• 1 bottle clear glue
• 1/2 tablespoon baking soda
• A few drops of liquid watercolors
• Glitter
• 1 1/4 tablespoons contact lens solution

1. Pour the glue into a large glass bowl. To capture the last of the glue, put the cap back on, prop the bottle upside down, and move on to the next step.
2. Add the baking soda and stir together.
3. Add a few drops liquid watercolors. Stir again. Add any remaining glue that pooled in the bottle and stir until evenly blended.
4. Sprinkle in glitter. How much you add will depend on personal preference. Add a little at a time and stir to make sure the glitter doesn't thicken the slime too much.
5. Pour in the contact lens solution. If in doubt, add just under one tablespoon, stir until evenly blended and then knead by hand until slime forms. If the slime is still too sticky, then add another 1/4-1/2 tablespoon contact lens solution and continue kneading.
6. Knead by hand until slime forms and then start to PLAY! Store slime in an airtight container or baggie for several days.

Notes

• Regular or fine glitter will work, however they will work differently. Fine glitter will make the same iridescent while the coarser regular glitter will stand out more.
• White and silver glitters work well as starter colors.
• If the bottle of glue is less than 5 ounces, reduce contact lens solution to approximately 1 tablespoon, knead the ingredients together, and add more solution only if the slime is still too sticky.
• White school glue works, too, and will provide pastel galaxy colors.
• I like to line a table with parchment or foil so the slime doesn't stick to surfaces or make them wet, and the slime stays fresher by not absorbing whatever is around it (including unseen crumbs on the kitchen table).

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