D.I.Y Volcano Slimes

In this instruction set you are going to learn how to make 2 different types of slime to put into your own paper mâchè volcano!

• School glue (Elmer’s is fine)
• Saline solution/ eye drops *(Ingredients must contain either Boric Acid or Sodium Borate)*
• Fluorescent paint (preferably yellow or pink)
• Baking soda
• Measuring cups
• Spoon
• Large Bowl
• Balloon
• Small soda bottle
• Duct Tape or masking tape
• Scissors or exacto knife* (Adult supervision is required)

• Pour all contents of school glue into a large bowl
• Add ½ teaspoon of baking soda then mix
• Add ¼ teaspoon of fluorescent paint then mix (quantity may vary)
• Add 1 tablespoon of saline solution then mix (quantity will vary)

• You will know that the slime is ready to be kneaded once it forms together and starts to be sticky
• After it is sticky, take the slime out of the bowl and start kneading it (like you would dough)

• Cut the bottle in half using the top half for the spout
• Place balloon inside the top half of the bottle
• Tape the opening of the balloon to the opening of the top half of the bottle
• Push slime into the opening of the bottle
• Place the your slime contraption underneath your volcano for the opening and wait for the slime to release

Use any kind of small container to store slime at room temperature

Things you need:

Safety Goggles
Plastic sheet or trash bag

Rubber Gloves

Medium sized soda bottle

Funnel

Liquid Dish soap

Food colouring

1 package of Dry Active Yeast

Measuring spoons

Small cup

Warm water

Spoon

Hydrogen Peroxide

• Put on your rubber gloves and safety goggles

• Lay down plastic sheet or trash bag on the area you will work at

Take the medium soda bottle and pour in 4 ounces of hydrogen peroxide* (here you can and should use the funnel)

Add a squirt of liquid dish soap and food colouring into the bottle

SWIRL DON’T SHAKE the bottle to mix the solution

In the small cup mix 1 package of dry active yeast and 4 tablespoons of the very warm water with a spoon* (If mixture is too thick like paste add a small amount of water to thin out the consistency)

• Put the medium size bottle underneath the volcano so the bottle opening lines up with the volcano opening
• Use the funnel again to pour the yeast mixture into the bottle with the hydrogen peroxide mixture.

Wait for it to bubble and explode

Throw away the plastic sheet and you warm water and soap to clean up