There's more than one way to make slime. Actually, there are lots of different recipes! Here are some of the best recipes for different types of slime, from normal slimy slime to eerie glow-in-the-dark slime.
Radioactive-Looking Slime
Anne Helmenstine
This slime sort of resembles toxic waste, yet it is actually easy to make and safe. The best part is, it only requires a couple of easy-to-find ingredients.
Glow in the Dark Slime
Anne Helmenstine
What is better than regular slime? Slime that glows in the dark, of course! This is an easy and fun project that is suitable for kids.
Classic Slime
Anne Helmenstine
This is the classic slime recipe. It's very simple to make this slime, plus you can make it any color you want.
Floam
Anne Helmenstine
Floam is a moldable type of slime that contains polystyrene (styrofoam) beads in it. You can shape it around objects and sculpt with it.
Edible Blood Slime (It Glows!)
Anne Helmenstine
Do you need to eat your slime or at least get it near your mouth? Here's a slime that looks like dripping blood, until you shine a black light on it. Then it looks like glowing alien goo.
Silly Putty
Emily Roesly, morguefile.com
Actually, Silly Putty is a patented invention, so you can't make the real deal, but you can make Silly Putty simulants.
Gunk or Goo
Anne Helmenstine
This is an interesting non-toxic slime that has properties of both a liquid and a solid. It flows like a liquid, but it hardens when you squeeze it. This slime is easy to make.
Flubber
Anne Helmenstine
Flubber is a non-sticky, rubbery sort of slime. This non-toxic slime is made from fiber and water.
Ectoplasm Slime
Anne Helmenstine
You can make this non-sticky, edible slime from two easy-to-find ingredients. It can be used as ectoplasm for costumes, haunted houses, and Halloween parties.
