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Slime is an icky, gooey, fantastically fun toy for children. Learn how to make it with this simple recipe.
Slime is an icky, gooey, fantastically fun toy for children. Learn how to make it with this simple recipe. 
Step 1:

Gather your ingredients. You will need the following ingredients to make slime with borax:

  •  4 ounces of glue
  • 1 1/2 cups of water
  • 1 tsp borax powder
Step 2:

Mix together the glue and water. In any plastic bowl, mix the glue and 1/2 cup of water, stirring until they are combined.

Step 3:

Mix together the borax and water. In a separate container, combine the borax powder with 1 cup of water and stir together.

Step 4:

Combine the mixtures. In the plastic bowl, combine the borax mixture and the glue mixture. Knead the ingredients together with your hands until they form a solid mass.

This easy recipe will provide your children with hours of fun and you with hours of free-time. Enjoy!

Quick Tips:
Remember to store the slime in a plastic bag to keep it from drying out.
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