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Floam Slime Recipe

Easy colorful floam slime recipe with foam beads. Perfect for sensory play and kids’ crafts!

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Materials

  • 2 tsp borax powder
  • ¼ cup Elmer’s white glue
  • ½ and ¼ cup warm water divided
  • ½ to 1 cups polystyrene or microfoam beads any color
  • Food coloring any color

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons of Borax powder with ½ cup of warm water.
  • In another bowl, combine ¼ cup white glue with ¼ cup warm water.
  • Add a few drops of food coloring to the glue mixture.
  • Add the polystyrene beads to the glue mixture.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the Borax solution and stir (add more for firmer Floam).
  • Knead the slime with hands until the desired consistency.