DIY Shampoo Slime
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My kids are crazy for slime! Seriously, they love to collect slime in all different colors. Kids will love this crazy DIY shampoo slime!
I also like slime because it keeps my little ones entertained for hours. It also provides a great opportunity for sensory play and sensory learning, which are so important for children.
Slime might be a messy thing to play with, but it is a staple in my house. If your kids love slime and you are looking to create your own at home instead of buying it, you will love this project.
It is made using basic supplies that you most likely already have around the house. You will need cornstarch, thick shampoo, water, and food coloring to make this slime.
Supplies You’ll Need
- Cornstarch
- Thick shampoo
- 1/4 cup of water
- Food coloring*
- Tablespoon
- Big Bowl
*You can use either powder or liquid food coloring for this project. It really doesn’t matter which one you use, so if you have some food coloring at home already, just use that!
How to Make DIY Shampoo Slime
Step 1. To begin, get your shampoo and your bowl. Add ½ cup of shampoo to your bowl.
Step 2. Now, get your food coloring. Add a tiny little bit to the bowl with the shampoo and mix it together well.
Step 3. Let’s get our cornstarch now. Add 2.5 cups of cornstarch to the shampoo and food coloring mixture.
Stir it together well using your spoon. It should form a crumbly texture.
Step 4. Now, get your water. Start to add it to the bowl gradually.
I recommend adding 1-2 tablespoons of water to begin. Mix it together well.
Then, add another 1-2 tablespoons of water and, again, mix it together well.
Keep adding 1-2 tablespoons of water at a time. You can stop when the mixture has a soft consistency.
You might use all your water, but you might not need it all. The important thing is to make sure that your slime mixture turns out soft.
Step 5. Now, take your slime out of the bowl. Knead it like you would dough.
The slime should be soft and stretchy.
Step 6. Your DIY shampoo slime is complete.
Keep in mind that the slime will eventually get dry, so you should store it in an air-tight container to prolong its life.
If it dries out, you can add some more water and re-work the dough to get that nice, soft, stretchy consistency again.
Enjoy!
How Long Does This DIY Shampoo Slime Take to Make?
This DIY shampoo slime is easy to make and does not take a long time at all. Between the measuring, pouring, mixing, and kneading, the entire process will only take you about 10 minutes to complete.
If you and your kids love quick projects, this is a must try! The best part is that while it involves very little time and energy, your kiddo will probably play with the slime for hours on end.
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DIY Shampoo Slime
Materials
- Cornstarch
- Thick shampoo
- 1/4 cup of water
- Food coloring *
- Tablespoon
- Big Bowl
Instructions
- First, add ½ cup of shampoo to your bowl.
- Add a tiny little bit of food coloring to the bowl with the shampoo and mix it together well.
- Add 2.5 cups of cornstarch to the shampoo and food coloring mixture.Stir it together well using your spoon. It should form a crumbly texture.
- Start to add water to the bowl gradually.I recommend adding 1-2 tablespoons of water to begin. Mix it together well.Then, add another 1-2 tablespoons of water and, again, mix it together well.Keep adding 1-2 tablespoons of water at a time. You can stop when the mixture has a soft consistency.
- Now, take your slime out of the bowl. Knead it like you would dough.The slime should be soft and stretchy.
- Your DIY shampoo slime is complete.The slime will eventually get dry, so it should be stored in an air-tight container to prolong its life.If it dries out, you can add some more water and re-work the slime.Enjoy!
