How To Make Fluffy Candy Cane Slime (No Borax!)

How to make Fluffy Candy Cane Slime with 4 simple ingredients—white glue, foam shaving cream, baking soda, and contact solution! Create Christmas magic with this festive DIY slime recipe for kids!

Looking for a fun, festive, and sensory-packed activity for your little ones this season? Fluffy Candy Cane Slime is the way to go!

This DIY holiday activity is awesome for kids of all ages. It’s easy to make, insanely squishy, and perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit. Plus, you get to play with the fluffiest, puffiest slime ever. It’s the best!

Why Holiday-Themed Activities Are Awesome for Kids

Christmas is pure magic for kids! There’s twinkling lights, cozy traditions, festive songs, and of course Santa. But when you sprinkle in Christmas sensory activities like making Fluffy Candy Cane Slime, it kicks things up a notch. These hands-on experiences let them feel the holiday in a whole new way!

Playing with slime taps into their sense of touch, and when you swirl in those iconic red and white stripes, the Christmas magic really comes to life. Sensory play like this sparks creativity, helps kids unwind during the holiday hustle, and gives them a festive way to explore textures. Plus, they get to stretch, squish, and mold the magic right into their hands!

And what’s more heartwarming than making joyful memories while creating a delightful, gooey mess together?

Alright, it’s time to dive into the fun. Let’s whip up the fluffiest, most festive Candy Cane Slime ever!

The Best Fluffy Candy Cane Slime Recipe

What You’ll Need

Our Fluffy Candy Cane Slime is a twist on our classic fluffy slime recipe, which is a hit all year long! You’ll need a handful of simple ingredients, many of which you might already have at home:

• 1/2 cup Elmer’s School glue 
• 3 generous cups of foam shaving cream
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1-2 tablespoons Contact Lens Solution (make sure it contains boric acid or sodium borate): We used Bauch+Lomb Renu.
• Red food coloring for that red and white stipe candy cane look! I used gel food coloring for a more vibrant red.
• Peppermint extract (optional) for a delicious holiday scent!
• Optional: Snowflake Confetti or Glitter to add extra flair
• Mixing bowl and spoon

Instructions

1. Add the Shaving Cream

Start by adding about 3 generous cups of shaving cream to a large mixing bowl. Go wild with it. This is what makes your slime so fluffy! Want it even fluffier? Add more later if you like.

2. Add the Glue

Next, pour in your 1/2 cup of white glue. Stir it well with the shaving cream until everything is combined. It’s still going to be light and puffy at this stage, which is exactly what we want.

3. Baking Soda Time

Now, sprinkle in the 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. This helps firm up the slime and keeps it from being a sticky mess. Stir it into the mixture evenly.

4. Add Color (Optional)

For that classic red and white candy cane stripe vibe, this is where you add the red food coloring. A few drops of red food coloring will give it that perfect festive touch. Gently stir the color into the shaving cream until it’s blended.

5. Add the Activator

Slowly pour in 1 tablespoon of contact solution. Start stirring, and you’ll see the slime start to pull away from the sides of the bowl. It’ll start to look like actual slime instead of a pile of fluff.

6. Knead the Slime

Now for the fun part. Time to get your hands in there! Grab the slime and start kneading it. At first, it’ll be sticky, but keep going. The more you knead, the stretchier and less sticky it becomes. If it’s still too sticky after a bit, add a few drops of contact solution until it’s just right.

Pro Tip: Rub a little contact solution on your hands before kneading to help keep it from sticking to your fingers!

7. Swirl It Together

Repeat for each color you want to make. We made red and white. Once each color is ready, gently swirl them together for a gorgeous candy cane mix! Be careful not to over-mix, or you’ll end up with one solid color instead of a swirl effect.

8. Time To Play!

Let your little ones stretch it, squish it, and swirl their Fluffy Candy Cane Slime. This is a great time to toss in some Christmas confetti or glitter to give your slime that sparkly festive touch!

How to Store Your Fluffy Candy Cane Slime

Once you’ve got your perfect Fluffy Candy Cane Slime, you’ll want to store it right so it doesn’t dry out. Pop it into an airtight container like a zip-top bag or a glass jar works well. It’ll keep fresh for a couple of weeks if stored properly.

One little note. Fluffy slime doesn’t stay fluffy forever. After about a day, the shaving cream will start to lose its puff. Don’t worry though, it’ll still be stretchy and fun to play with!

Why You’ll Love This Fluffy Candy Cane Slime

Fluffy Candy Cane Slime is a simple way to bring even more magic into this holiday season! It’s not just about the slime itself, but the fun your kids will have mixing, squishing, and playing with it. Plus, you’ll be creating memories and bonding over the gooey mess. What could be better?

So gather your supplies and whip up a batch of this candy cane fluffy christmas slime. It’s sure to be a holiday tradition you’ll want to revisit year after year.