Unicorn Slime

Kim Posted: 01/25/21 Updated: 10/10/24 50 Comments

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Have you ever made homemade slime before? It’s actually quite fun to do! If your kids love unicorns and they love slime, then they will absolutely love this unicorn slime. This unicorn slime can be adapted to your favorite colors too! We picked our favorite colors of a unicorn being – pink, blue and gold. But you could make it rainbow colored or add purple or green too!

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Unicorn Slime – an easy slime recipe!

This unicorn slime is made up of 3 different colors of glitter slime. This method for making glitter slime is by far the easiest and it can be changed to make any color! So feel free to adapt and make this slime whatever unicorn colors you like the best.

Safety Tips: Adults only should make the slime and handle all chemicals. Do not substitute any ingredients in our slime recipes. If you have sensitive skin, wear gloves while playing with the slime. Always wash hands before and after use. If you notice any skin irritation discontinue use immediately. See the bottom of the post for more safety precautions before making the slime.

Once you have made your colored glitter slime you can place them together side by side to blend them together.

You can have fun playing with your slime on its own, include it in a party favor for a unicorn party.

When you’re done making the slime, just twist the colors together and you can turn it into unicorn poop! (Silly we know but the kids will get a kick out of it!).

Ingredients Needed to Make Unicorn Slime

Repeat each of the below for each color (you’ll need to make 3 batches of the glitter slime to form your unicorn slime)

Per batch:

1 bottle of Elmer’s glitter glue (6 oz) – we used pink, yellow, and blue and repeated the recipe 3 times. Note: we made this with Elmer’s glitter glue. Do not substitute with other glue as the make-up may not be the same and the recipe may not work
Pink, Gold, and Blue Glitter – use lots of glitter to get the same shiny effect. We like this brand of glitter. You can also use biodegradable glitter.
1/2 teaspoon of Baking Soda
1½ tablespoons of Contact lens solution. **Important: your brand of contact lens solution must have boric acid and sodium borate in the ingredient list. This is what interacts with the glue to form the slime. Renu Fresh contains Boric Acid and Sodium Borate. Do not substitute for other brands. Check the label before buying to make sure it has the right ingredients.
Water – add up to 1/4 cup of water for a more stretchy slime

Watch the full tutorial video here before you get started!

Slime Recipe to Make Unicorn Slime

1. Get a bowl to mix your slime ingredients in.

2. Pour your entire 6 oz Elmer’s Glitter glue into the bowl.

3. Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and mix in thoroughly.

Also add up to 1/4 cup of water if you want a more stretchy slime.

4. Now add your glitter in and continue to mix.

5. Slowly add in your contact lens solution (Reminder: your contact lens solution should contain boric acid or your slime will not form).

Add it in slowly and mix if possible so that you can adjust and ensure you do not add too much.

We like to add a few teaspoons at a time and then mix.

Knead and mix thoroughly before adding more as you do not want to add too much or your slime will get too hard.

You may not need the full amount so take this step slowly.

6. Now mix until your slime forms and begins to harden.

Take it out and knead, knead, knead. You may be surprised how much you need to knead to really make the slime form. It will be very sticky at this point. Especially if you added water. Keep kneading and stretching the slime and it will become less sticky.

If it’s not the desirable consistency keep kneading. Only add a little more contact solution a teaspoon at a time to prevent the slime from becoming too hard.

If you still find it to still be too sticky, add a little bit of lotion or baby oil to your hands.

Now you’re done and you can play with your new slime! Mix the colors together or play with them separately to keep their color.

What Are the Best Slime Containers

I typically store my Unicorn Slime in a large Ziplock bag with the air removed. But if you want to use slime containers, these plastic containers that come with labels that you can use for the type of slime you create are great! They’re just $17 at Amazon for a pack of 12.

Print off the full slime recipe here:

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An easy contact solution recipe to make unicorn slime!

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Equipment

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Slime Containers (to store the slime!)

Materials

▢ 1 bottle Elmer's glitter glue 6 oz - we used pink, yellow, and blue and repeated the recipe 3 times. Note: we made this with Elmer's glitter glue. Do not substitute with other glue as the make-up may not be the same and the recipe may not work
▢ Pink Gold, and Blue Glitter - use lots of glitter to get the same shiny effect.
▢ 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
▢ 1 ½ tbsp Contact lens solution **Important: your brand of contact lens solution must have boric acid in the ingredient list. This is what interacts with the glue to form the slime.
▢ Up to 1/4 cup of water if you want a more stretchy slime.

Instructions

Get a bowl to mix your slime ingredients in.
Pour your entire 6 oz Elmer's Glitter glue into the bowl.
Add your baking soda and mix in thoroughly. Add up to 1/4 cup of water for a more stretchy slime.
Now add your glitter in and continue to mix.
Slowly add in your contact lens solution (reminder: your contact lens solution should contain boric acid or your slime will not form). Add it in slowly and mix if possible so that you can adjust and ensure you do not add too much.
Now mix until your slime forms and begins to harden. Take it out and knead, knead, knead. You may be surprised how much you need to knead to really make the slime form. If it's not the desirable consistency keep kneading. If you find it to still be too sticky, add a little bit of lotion or baby oil to your hands.

Slime Safety & Precautions

Note: Making slime is a science experiment and safety precautions should still be made when creating slime. By making this slime, you agree to our site terms which you can read here.

Adults should handle any chemicals and products
Adults should make the slime
Always read and follow the labels of products used. If contact lens solution is accidentally ingested, seek medical attention immediately.
This project is not suitable for children under 4.
Slime should not be placed in the mouth. Always wash hands before and after playing with the slime.
If you notice any skin irritation, discontinue use immediately. If you have sensitive skin, wear gloves while making and playing with the slime.
Slime is a science experiment and should be made and played with in moderation. Do not allow children to make their own slime and do not play with slime for an extended period of time.