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Sparkly Valentine’s Day Slime

December 30, 2019 by OneMommy

Most kids love playing with slime.

My daughter is no exception; she loves getting her hands on a fresh batch of slime.

We have had lots of fun making different liquid starch slimes.   They’ve all been such hits that we wanted to try making slime with glitter glue. (Who doesn’t love that fabulous color and the sparkle?)

What we came up with is an amazing red and pink sparkly Valentine’s Day Slime that would be a perfect DIY Valentine gift.

sparkly glitter glue slime for Valentine's Day

Making slime is always a fun STEM activity, and this slime is one of our favorite Valentine’s Day STEM activities!

Valentine’s Day Slime

This activity is a fun Valentine’s Day activity for kids your child will love!

Using glitter glue instead of regular glue to make this slime means no accidental “glitter explosions.”  It actually makes clean up easier, and moms are all about easier clean up. 

Not only is making homemade slime a wonderful sensory experience, it’s also a fun science activity.

Like Oobleck (cornstarch and water), slime is a Non-Newtonian fluid, meaning it’s not a true liquid or a true solid.

Slime is also a great way to introduce polymers.  Check out this great post to find out more about the science of slime.

How to Make Slime with Glitter Glue

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Materials Needed:

  • Red or Pink Glitter Glue
  • Liquid Starch

In a bowl, combine 6 oz. glitter glue with 1/2 cup liquid starch.

Stir it until it become a dough-like consistency.   Then continue mixing it with your hands to help it come together as slime.  (This is the perfect time for kids to help.)

If it still seems too sticky, add a small amount of liquid starch (1 Tablespoon at a time).

I have read several recipes that suggest adding a bit of water, a Tablespoon or so at a time to create the slime texture you desire.  We were happy with our results of just using the glitter glue and liquid starch.

Your results will depend on what brand glue you use.

Valentine's slime -- sparkly slime made with glitter glue; liquid starch slime recipe

 

The red turned out beautiful.

But the sparkly pink slime won my daughter’s heart.

Valentine's Day liquid starch Slime -- sparkly glitter glue slime that is perfect as a DIY Valentine's gift

What I really like about this  glitter glue slime recipe is you can modify it to fit your child’s interest.

My daughter wanted to keep the pink slime just a tad bit stickier, so we used a little less starch in it.

elmer's glue liquid starch slime: glittery DIY slime for Valentine's Day

You can put the glitter glue slime in a small jar, add a ribbon and turn it into a simple DIY Valentine’s Day gift.

This Valentines Day Slime will keep for several weeks if put in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Valentine's day slime: glitter glue and starch slime

 

You may also like:

  • Red Hot Valentine’s Day Slime from 123Homeschool4Me
  • Valentine’s Day Ideas for Boys
  • Cherry Explosion — Sweet Smelling Fizzy Valentine’s Science

 
Originally published January 6, 2017.  

Filed Under: Sensory Play Tagged With: slime, Valentine's Day

Comments

  1. Mother of 3 says

    January 6, 2017 at 3:39 pm

    Oooh! That is a fun idea for Valentine’s day. My boys love making slime, goop and all that messy stuff! Pinned.

    • OneMommy says

      January 7, 2017 at 12:05 am

      Hope they have fun experimenting with just the right mix to make it the perfect slime for them. 🙂

  2. Christine Carter says

    January 28, 2017 at 5:16 pm

    I just KNEW I would find the PERFECT craft for my son’s class party here, Christina! YAY! This is soooo good- and EASY. Just what I needed. Thank you, friend!

    • OneMommy says

      February 9, 2017 at 12:46 am

      You are too sweet. And brave — this is definitely a little messy, keep in mind. But so much fun, too! 🙂

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