Magical Mermaid Slime
Dive into the world of imagination with magical Mermaid Slime, a shimmering, glittery creation that’s fun to make and perfect for sensory play.
This sparkly craft will captivate kids with its ocean-inspired colors and textures!
Make a splash with magical mermaid slime, a sparkly and stretchy craft filled with glitter that brings ocean-inspired fun to kids’ playtime!
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Can Mermaids Be Real
Mermaids, as described in myths and folklore, are not real.
They are legendary creatures with the upper body of a human and the tail of a fish, appearing in stories across many cultures.
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Tales of mermaids may have been inspired by sailors’ sightings of marine animals like manatees or dugongs, which, from a distance, can appear human-like.
While mermaids don’t exist, they continue to capture imaginations through stories, art, and movies.
Materials for Mermaid Slime
Gather these simple materials to create sparkly mermaid slime that’s perfect for magical, hands-on fun!
- 1 Elmer’s clear glue
- 1 C water
- ½ tsp borax
- Food coloring: blue, green, and purple
- Glitter- any color/texture
How to Make Mermaid Slime
Heat 1 cup of water with ½ teaspoon of borax in a glass measuring cup for 30-45 seconds in the microwave. Stir until the borax dissolves.
Pour 1 bottle of clear glue into a large bowl. Add food coloring (4 drops blue, 2 drops green, 1 drop purple) and stir until well mixed.
Gradually add 1 teaspoon of the borax solution at a time, stirring after each addition, until the slime is no longer sticky.
Mix in glitter and fold it into the slime.
Store the slime in a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid or a resealable ziplock bag.
Note: Food coloring amounts may be adjusted to your personal preference. Also, this recipe took 15 teaspoons (5 tablespoons) of water/borax mixture.
More Slime Recipes
Discover more fun and creative slime recipes like this mermaid slime for endless hands-on play and sensory exploration!
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- Fluffy Slime
- Holographic Rainbow Slime
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- Bug Slime
More Sensory Activity Ideas
Sensory play is a powerful way for children to learn, develop and engage with their surroundings, and it’s also a whole lot of fun!
Take your child on a sensory adventure that sparks imagination, creativity and learning.
- Sensory Play for Toddlers and Preschoolers: Easy Projects to Develop Fine Motor Skills, Hand-Eye Coordination, and Early Measurement Concepts
- The Ultimate Sensory Play Recipe Book: Learning Through Play
- Exciting Sensory Bins for Curious Kids: 60 Easy Creative Play Projects That Boost Brain Development, Calm Anxiety and Build Fine Motor Skills
- Play to Progress: Lead Your Child to Success Using the Power of Sensory Play
- Sensory Adventures: A Guide to Increasing Literacy Through Sensory Play
- Playful Wonders: 50 Fun-Filled Sensory Play Activities
- The Book of Nature Connection: 70 Sensory Activities for All Ages
- 52 Weeks of Sensory Play
These ideas are designed to stimulate a child’s senses while encouraging exploration, experimentation and play.