How to Make Glow in the Dark Slime

By: Tonya Staab

Let’s make slime that glows in the dark!

Glow in the dark slime is such a fun project to make with kids. We’ve made glowing slime before, but this recipe is completely different. You’ve probably already got the ingredients to make one of our recipes.

Slime that is glowing

This slime recipe is perfect for kids of all ages (little ones under supervision, of course). You only need five ingredients, most of which you probably already have at home.

How to make glow-in-the-dark slime

There are lots of different methods to making this fun craft with kids. You can buy glow paint in different colors at the craft store. You should try these to see how each of the colors glow. Maybe blend the different colors together after the slime has been made for really cool effects.

Supplies to make glow-in-the-dark slime at home.

Supplies needed to make glow-in-the dark slime

• 1/4 cup water
• 2 oz glow acrylic paint (1 small bottle)
• 1/4 cup corn syrup (we used light corn syrup)
• 1/4 cup white school glue
• 1 tsp Borax powder

Instructions for homemade glow-in-the-dark slime

Mix ingredients to make glowing slime in a bowl.

Step 1

Add all of the ingredients in a bowl.

Tip: Use paint that is non-toxic when making projects with kids.

Mix ingredients together in a bowl

Step 2

While wearing gloves, mix all of the ingredients together until slime begins to form. It will feel a little rubbery but will stretch easily.

Tip:  We found that there was a little excess liquid in the bowl once our slime was mixed together. If there is you can just toss that away.

Homemade slime that glows in the dark being stretched under artificial lights.

Step 3

Leave your slime on a paper plate or in a container under natural or artificial lights. This will help to activate the glow paint. The longer it’s under the light, the better it will glow.

Glowing slime being stretched.

Watch our video below to see how our slime recipe comes together.

Yield: 1

Easy homemade glow-in-the-dark slime.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Difficulty easy

Materials

• 1/4 cup water
• 2 oz glow acrylic paint
• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• 1/4 cup school glue
• 1 tsp Borax powder

Tools

• Gloves
• Bowl

Instructions

1. Add all of the ingredients to the bowl.
2. While wearing gloves mix the ingredients together with your hands until slime forms.

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Have you made slime that glows in the dark? Let us know what you used, or if you used one of our recipes.

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