How To Make The Best Floam Slime
The Best Floam Slime Recipe made with only 4 ingredients—white glue, Borax powder, foam beads, and water! This awesome sensory play activity only takes a few minutes to make and will entertain your kids for hours!
If you’ve never experienced the squishy, moldable magic of Floam Slime, you’re in for a treat! This unique sensory play material is like a mashup of slime and modeling clay, with tiny polystyrene beads giving it a fun, textured feel.
I’ve purchased Floam from Amazon before, but decided to try making it at home. Spoiler alert: It’s super easy, ridiculously fun, way cheaper than store-bought options, and a fantastic way to sneak a little learning into playtime!
Why Floam Slime is Awesome for Sensory Play
Floam Slime is the perfect sensory material for kids. It’s squishy, stretchy, and moldable, making it a tactile wonderland for little hands. The squish of the slime combined with the texture of tiny beads makes it an engaging activity for kids of all ages.
It’s perfect for improving fine motor skills, calming antsy hands, and even creating lasting sculptures if you let it dry. Plus, making it at home gives you total control over the texture, color, and consistency, which means you can tailor it to your child’s sensory preferences.
How To Make Floam Slime
What You’ll Need
Here’s what you’ll need to whip up your own Floam Slime:
- 2 tsp Borax powder
- 1/4 cup Elmer’s white school glue
- 1/2 to 1 cups polystyrene beads or microfoam beads
- 1/2 and 1/4 cup warm water (divided)
- Food coloring (optional)
How to Make Floam Slime
1. Prepare the Borax Solution
In a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons of Borax powder with 1/2 cup of warm water. Stir until the Borax dissolves completely.
2. Mix the Glue Solution
In another bowl, combine 1/4 cup white glue with 1/4 cup warm water. If you want colorful Floam Slime, add a few drops of food coloring to the glue mixture.
3. Combine Ingredients
Add the polystyrene beads to the glue mixture.
4. Add Borax Solution
Add 1–3 tablespoons of the Borax solution, depending on the consistency you want (less for stretchier Floam, more for firmer Floam). Use 1 tablespoon of the borax solution for a very fluid Floam, 2 tablespoons for average Floam, and 3 tablespoons for stiff Floam.
5. Mix and Knead
Mix until the ingredients are well combined. When it becomes too stiff to mix with a spoon, knead with your hands. The Floam Slime will come together quickly! If it’s too sticky adjust by adding a little more Borax solution. If it’s too watery, adjust by adding some more beads.
6. Play and Enjoy!
Let the kids squeeze, mold, and sculpt to their hearts’ content.
Tips for the Best Floam Slime Ever
- Consistency is Key: The consistency of your Floam is going to depend on much of the borax mixture you add in. For a firmer Floam you will want to use more borax. I would suggest starting out with less and slowly adding more until you find a consistency that you like. Too much can make your Floam Slime stiff!
- Storage: Floam Slime can be stored in an air tight container for endless play, or kids can leave their creations out to dry. Keep your Floam in an airtight container or sealed bag to prevent it from drying out. If you want permanent creations, let it air-dry into a solid form.
- Bead Options: For your Floam Slime filler, polystyrene beads can be found in most craft stores for an affordable price. If you cannot find them they are available for purchase on Amazon or you could try breaking up any Styrofoam cups or packing materials you have on hand.
Fun Variations
Ready to take slime to the next level? Check out these fun slime variations:
1. Fluffy Slime
Use shaving cream to get a super stretchy, pillowy, and squishy type of slime. Check out our Fluffy Slime Recipe!
2. Clear Slime
Make glossy, transparent slime that lets you see through it, making it perfect for adding glitter, beads, or small toys for a fun, crystal-like effect. Check out our Clear Slime Recipe!
3. Glitter Glue Slime
If you don’t want to deal with loose glitter, grab some glitter glue! It adds all the sparkle without any of the mess. Check out our Glitter Glue Slime Recipe!
4. Traditional Slime
Traditional slime is the classic, smooth, and stretchy slime made with white school glue, offering endless customization with colors or glitter. Check out our Homemade Slime Recipe!
5. Holiday-Themed Slime
Try making different holiday slime recipes:
- Halloween: Halloween Slime or Pumpkin Fluffy Slime
- Christmas: Candy Cane Fluffy Slime or Snowflake Clear Slime
- Valentine’s Day: Glitter & Hearts Clear Slime or Valentine’s Day Fluffy Slime
- St Patrick’s Day: Shamrock & Glitter Clear Slime or Fluffy Shamrock Slime
Why We Love This Floam Slime Recipe
This Floam Slime checks all the boxes for fun, creativity, and sensory exploration. The kids love molding it into shapes and squishing it like a stress ball, while I love that it’s easy to make and budget-friendly.
Whether you’re whipping it up for a rainy-day activity, a sensory bin, or a creative sculpture project, Floam Slime is guaranteed to bring big smiles and endless fun.
Did you try this Floam Slime recipe? Let me know how it turned out in the comments.
