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There are lots of recipes for slime. Since most recipes are easy, look for one using ingredients you have on hand.**Difficulty:** Easy**Time Required:** 15 mins
 * Slime Lab **

Here's How:

 * 1) Pour the glue into the jar. If you have a big bottle of glue, you want 4 oz or 1/2 cup of glue.
 * 2) Fill the empty glue bottle with water and stir it into the glue (or add 1/2 cup of water).
 * 3) If desired, add food coloring. Otherwise, the slime will be an opaque white.
 * 4) In a separate, mix one cup (240 ml) of water into the bowl and add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of borax powder.
 * 5) Slowly stir the glue mixture into the bowl of borax solution.
 * 6) Place the slime that forms into your hands and knead until it feels dry. (Don't worry about the excess water remaining in the bowl.)
 * 7) The more the slime is played with, the firmer and less sticky it will become.
 * 8) Have fun!
 * 9) Store your slime in a zip-lock bag in the fridge (otherwise it will develop mold).

Tips:

 * 1) Use white glue, such as Elmer's brand. Most 'school glues' do not have the correct composition.
 * 2) Don't eat the slime - it isn't especially toxic, but not good for you either!
 * 3) Slime cleans up pretty easily. Remove dried slime after soaking with water.

What You Need:

 * borax powder
 * water
 * 4 ounce (120 ml) glue (e.g., Elmer's white glue)
 * teaspoon
 * bowl
 * jar or measuring cup
 * food coloring (optional)
 * measuring cup


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