How To Make The Best Fluffy Slime

Make DIY fluffy slime with just with 4 simple ingredients—white glue, foam shaving cream, baking soda, and contact solution! A fun sensory play activity your kids will love!

Fluffy slime has to be one of the coolest, squishiest, and most entertaining things to make with kids! It’s light, stretchy, and has this amazing texture that just makes you want to keep playing with it. If you’re looking for a fun, hands-on sensory activity that will keep kids engaged (and give you a few moments of peace), fluffy slime is a fantastic option.

Today, I’m going to walk you through how to make fluffy slime, and trust me, it’s super easy! Whether you want to give your slime a seasonal twist or just let your imagination run wild, this slime recipe is versatile enough for endless creativity. Plus, I’ll throw in some helpful tips and fun facts along the way!

What’s So Cool About Fluffy Slime?

Fluffy slime is not just your average slime—it’s slime with an extra “poof” factor. The shaving cream gives it that amazing, airy texture, and when you squeeze or stretch it, it feels soft and light. It’s almost like playing with a giant marshmallow!

Plus, it’s one of the best sensory play activities out there. The stretchy, squishy texture is perfect for kids who love tactile play. It’s a hands-on way to build hand strength, fine motor skills, and just have fun exploring textures.

How To Make Fluffy Slime

Ready to make your own fluffy slime? Here’s what you’ll need:

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup white school glue (Elmer’s School glue works great!)
• 3 generous cups of foam shaving cream
• 1 tablespoon contact solution (this is the slime activator and must contain boric acid or sodium borate) we used Target’s Up & Up brand
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Optional: Food coloring for a pop of color!

Instructions

Step 1: Add the Shaving Cream

Start by adding about 3 generous cups of shaving cream to a large mixing bowl. Feel free to experiment with the amount! More shaving cream means fluffier slime. You can always add more later if you want it even fluffier.

Step 2: Add Color (Optional)

If you want to add food coloring, this is the time to do it! Pick a color (or mix a couple!) and gently stir it into the shaving cream. Want rainbow slime? Divide your batch and color each section differently.

Step 3: Add the Glue

Pour in 1/2 cup of white glue. Stir the mixture together until it’s well combined. It’ll still be pretty soft and puffy at this point.

Step 4: Baking Soda Time

Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to the mix. This helps the slime form a firmer texture and keeps it from being too sticky.

Step 5: Add the Activator

Add 1 tablespoon of contact solution. Slowly stir it into the mix, and you’ll see the slime start to come together! Keep stirring until the slime starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.

Step 6: Knead the Slime

Time to get your hands dirty! Pick up the slime and knead it. At first, it’ll be sticky, but as you keep kneading, it will turn into a soft, stretchy slime. If it’s still sticky after a few minutes, add a few more drops of saline solution, but be careful not to add too much or it’ll get rubbery!

Pro Tip: If you rub a few drops of saline solution on your hands before kneading, it’ll help keep the slime from sticking to your fingers.

Storing Fluffy Slime

Now that you’ve made your fluffy slime, how do you keep it from drying out? Store it in an airtight container, like a zip-top bag or glass jar. This will help it last for several of weeks (as long as you keep it clean).

The fluffy slime won’t stay fluffy forever. The shaving cream will start to lose its puff after about a day, but that’s okay! The slime will still be super fun to play with, just a bit less airy.

Fun Slime Variations

Ready to take slime to the next level? Check out these fun slime variations:

1. 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 Crystal Clear Slime Recipe!

2. 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!

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. Floam Slime

Floam slime is a stretchy, textured slime filled with tiny foam beads that make it extra squishy and fun to mold into different shapes. Check out our Floam Slime Recipe!

5. Holiday-Themed Slime

Try making different holiday slime recipes:

• Halloween: Purple Halloween Slime or Orange Pumpkin Fluffy Slime

• Christmas: Red and White Candy Cane Fluffy Slime or Clear Snowflake Slime

• Valentine’s Day: Glitter & Hearts Slime or Valentine’s Day Fluffy Slime

• St Patrick’s Day: Shamrock & Glitter Slime or Fluffy Shamrock Slime

Sensory Benefits of Fluffy Slime

Fluffy slime isn’t just fun—it’s great for sensory play too! It’s soft, squishy, stretchy, and can be used to build hand and finger strength. Plus, the way it changes texture (from light and airy to stretchy and gooey) gives kids a chance to explore cause and effect.

For kids who might be hesitant to get messy, fluffy slime is perfect because it feels wet and slimy, but doesn’t leave a residue on their hands. It’s like getting all the fun of messy play without the clean-up! And if your child is working on fine motor skills, kneading and stretching the slime can really help strengthen those little hands.

The Science Behind Slime (For Little Scientists)

When we mix glue and the special activator solution, something cool happens! The glue turns into stretchy slime. That’s because glue has tiny pieces called molecules. The activator solution makes the molecules stick together, turning it into slime!

Slime is special because it’s not a liquid or a solid. Slime is a non-Newtonian fluid. That means it acts like both a liquid and a solid. You can stretch it slowly, and it flows like a thick liquid. But pull it fast, and it snaps like a solid. Science is pretty cool, right?

So when we’re playing with slime, we’re actually playing with science!

Let the Fun Begin!

Fluffy slime is a blast to make and even more fun to play with! It’s squishy, stretchy, and packed with sensory benefits. Plus, you can customize it in so many different ways! From adding colors and scents to making holiday-themed slime, like fluffy pumpkin slime or fluffy candy cane slime, the possibilities are endless.

And now that you’ve got the ultimate fluffy slime recipe, it’s time to gather the kids and dive into some seriously fun slime-making! Let me know how it turns out in the comments.