The allure of slime has captured the interest of kids and parents alike! I love that it is all about encouraging and celebrating imaginative play. Yes, I know slime definitely comes with challenges (like getting stuck to fabric or wadded in your child’s hair), but the benefits of slime outweigh the drawbacks by far! It keeps kids entertained for hours in a way that fosters their developmental growth through sensory play. It’s pretty amazing!

What’s also great about slime is that it’s not a one-and-done activity. There are so many ways to create at home and tailor to your child’s preferences. You can change the color, add glitter, integrate toys, and make it glow in the dark and that’s not even mentioning all the opportunities for texture variety. Make your slime sticky, crunchy, and even stretchy! 

That last one is what I want to talk about today! If your kids are anything like mine, they love when they can stretch, fold, and squeeze their slime to the max. So, often I like to make a special “stretchy-version” of our favorite slime recipes to switch things up. 

Here’s how you can make extra stretchy versions of your favorite slime recipes:

How To Make Your Slime More Stretchy

How to Make Butter Slime More Stretchy

Materials:

• ½ cup white glue

• ⅓ cup shaving cream

• ¼ cup water

• ¼ tsp baking soda

• 1 cup Model Magic 

• 2 tsp contact lens solution 

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, add the glue and water and mix well.

2. Once the glue and water mixture is fully combined, stir in the shaving cream.

3. Add the baking soda and mix well.

4. Stir in the contact solution one teaspoon at a time, fully combining after each teaspoon added.

5. Once the slime forms, add the Model Magic and knead it with your hands to combine the mixture. Keep going until you have a silky, smooth butter slime.

6. To make your slime stretchier, add another teaspoon or two of contact solution. This can also help make your slime less sticky.

How to Make Clear Slime More Stretchy

Materials:

• 1 cup of clear glue

• 1/2 cup of warm water

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 4-5 tbsp of contact lens solution 

• Airtight container

• Glycerin or clear lotion

• Sensory sequins (Optional)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, pour in your warm water. Mix the baking soda into the water until it is fully dissolved. Set aside to cool.

2. Once cool, add the glue into the mixture and stir slowly to avoid forming air bubbles.

3. Add one tbsp of contact solution at a time. Mix in between each one.

4. Once the slime pulls apart from the bowl, rub some contact lens solution onto your hands and knead the slime until it’s no longer super sticky. Remember, it’s slime, so it will be somewhat sticky.

5. Put the slime in an airtight container and let it sit for 24-48 hours. The air bubbles will rise to the top and eventually disappear. That’s what will make the slime clear.

6. To make it stretchier, you can add small amounts of glycerin or clear lotion. Just add 1 teaspoon at a time, mix thoroughly, and add more as needed.

7. Once it’s crystal clear, add in some fun sequins. The slime will get air bubbles as you play with it, but store it in an airtight container and it will become clear again.

How to Make Cloud Slime More Stretchy

Materials:

• 1/2 cup white glue

• 1 tbsp baby oil

• Food coloring

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1 tbsp shaving cream

• 1 tsp contact lens solution

• 4 tbsp instant snow (optional)

Instructions:

1. Add the glue, baby oil, food coloring, and baking soda to a bowl and mix well.

2. Once it’s fully combined, stir in the shaving cream and mix well.

3. Pour in the contact lens solution and mix until the slime pulls off easily from the bowl. Mend a bit with your hands until it is not sticky.

4. Add the instant snow (make sure it’s already made) Mix until fully integrated with the slime.

5. Work the slime with your hands until it is no longer sticky. It might take a few minutes, but it will be less sticky the more you play with it.

6. To add more stretch, knead the slime for a few minutes to further combine the ingredients and activate them. If this doesn’t work, you can add a little more shaving cream instead. 

How to Make Fluffy Slime More Stretchy

Materials:

• 1 pack Model Magic 

• 2 tbsp lotion + more for stretchiness 

Instructions:

1. Knead together the Model Magic and 1 tbsp of lotion until it’s fully combined. 

2. Add another tbsp of lotion and knead it again. 

3. Stretch your slime to see if it’s the desired consistency! If it’s not, continue adding lotion, 1 tbsp at a time until you achieve the stretch you want. 

Make playtime a blast with these stretchy slime solutions!

Slime is a great tool to add to any sensory table or bin! But, when your slime play is feeling a little stale, try making your slime more stretchy! It’s another way to encourage independent play, strengthen those muscles, and care for their developing minds! 

If you want even more variety in your slime-making or want additional ideas for your child’s sensory play time download the Mothercould in Your Pocket resource and visit the blog! They’re both full of easy sensory activities that both you and your kids will love!