Slime is very popular among children and adults because it is super easy to create, but it is visually appealing when playing with it and the bright colors.
When did slime become a trend?
A group of teenagers from Thailand started the slime video phenomenon in 2016. Over the years, YouTube and Instagram have adopted videos as a mainstay.Multiple slime accounts have millions of followers, making the genre a staple of content that never goes out of style.
When creating slime, you as a Creator can use so many different things to make your slime unique. This is true by the number of slime products we see currently being sold from glitter slime and glow-in-the-dark slime.
Did you even know that you can make magnetic slime?
Because there are so many ways to create slime, of course, someone had to figure out that if you add real iron to the mixture while creating slime, you would have a whole new world of slime possibilities.
If you want to be in awe, get yourself a rare earth magnet and put it near the slime, and you will see the slime totally engulf the magnet due to all of the iron inside the mixture.
Is truly amazing!
Photo Credit: Frugalfun4boys
Now let's talk about how to make your very own magnetic slime.
I've come across two ways of how to make this line. I will link the second way in the article, and I will also provide you with a video that is super simple, easy, and quick to give you a visual step-by-step tutorial.
Let's get started!
Interestingly, this method of creating magnetic slime is that you will be using contact solution, which is that common.
I found this recipe on a really cool site called Instructables. They highlight different ways to create things, paint things, and make slime, as you see here.
- Measure out slightly less than 2/3 cup of white school glue. You may want to use a spatula or popsicle stick to get the bond into a bowl
Include 2 tablespoons of iron fillings. This will make the slime EXTREMELY strog
Step Two
- Mix the filings in the glue until there are no white or black areas.Make sure you scrape the bowl's sides and bottom to remove all filings.
Step Three
- Add 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Mix well together. Make sure you don't see any lumps
Now the MAGIC starts.
Step Four
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of contact solution
At this point, the mixture will begin to thicken. Add an additional 1 teaspoon of contact solution.
Stir until the slim starts to pull away from the bowl
Now let's get our hands, DIRTY!
Step Five
- Dump the slim onto a flat surface and begin the knead until it feels just right.
Tips:
If it becomes too sticky, add more baking soda.
This slime is not meant to store as the contact solution will separate from the mixture as days go by. It would be best to dispose of the slime after experimenting.
If you want to create slime to use for multiple days, frugalfun4boys has another recipe using liquid starch. She doesn't mention how long it will last but give it a shot and see which recipe you like better.
This video shows how to make magnetic slime with liquid starch. Be Creative!!
