This is the ultimate butter slime recipe! It’s incredibly simple to prepare, and you can choose any type of clay you prefer! This butter slime feels soft and has a stretchy texture.
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Butter slime does not contain actual butter. Instead, it has a uniquely smooth, buttery texture, which is likely how it received its name. It is not quite as stretchy as you might imagine; rather, it is more pliable and fluffy. Most butter slime recipes include a type of soft clay. We chose Model Magic clay because it is non-toxic. You may also use another variety of soft clay, but make sure it is non-toxic as well.
After trying numerous butter slime formulas, we discovered that many of them lacked stretchiness. In fact, we experimented with around 10 recipe variations before settling on this butter slime recipe.
Based on all the formulas we tried, butter slime is naturally not very stretchy. We included water, baby oil, and baby lotion to improve its elasticity. If you prefer a more moldable mixture rather than a stretchy one, you can leave out these ingredients. For a slime with more stretch, try our fluffy slime.
The Model Magic is what limits its stretchiness – adding lotion and oil makes the Model Magic more flexible and easier to stretch.
This butter slime has its greatest stretch immediately after it is made. If left exposed for too long, the clay will begin to firm it up, so we suggest storing it in an airtight container whenever it is not being used.
This slime is very simple to prepare and creates hardly any mess on your hands because no food coloring is needed. For that reason, we prefer using colored Model Magic. This means your hands will not become discolored from mixing food coloring into the glue.
Model Magic is enjoyable to use on its own, and any leftovers can be transformed into something different! As long as you keep the Model Magic sealed when finished, you can continue treating it like playdough by sculpting and creating various objects.
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Ingredients Required for Making ButterSlime
- Elmer’s White Glue (8 oz) – Important: We have tested this recipe only with Elmer’s glue, so we suggest using this brand because other brands might not produce the same results. Do not use Elmer’s Glue All.
Tip: Purchasing the large gallon-size bottle of Elmer’s Glue is our preferred option.
Directions for Making Butter Slime
1. Pour 8 ounces of white glue into a bowl.
Tip: We prefer buying the large gallon-size bottle of Elmer’s Glue because it offers the best value. It is simple to pour and portion using measuring cups, and it provides enough glue for many batches of slime!
2. Stir in the baking soda.
3. Pour in the water and blend everything thoroughly.
4. Mix in the baby oil and lotion.
5. Add 1 tablespoon of contactlens solution and stir.
6. Transfer the slime onto the table because it will still be quite sticky.
That is exactly what you want, because adding the clay will remove the stickiness.
Take a small portion of clay, as shown below, place it over the slime, and fold it in. Knead the mixture continuously until the slime has taken on the color and the clay is fully incorporated.
7. Continue kneading it, and the stickiness should gradually decrease until it has the texture of ordinary slime.
Now stretch and fold it several times to make your own swirl!
Will this Slime Recipe Work?
If your mixture fails to become slime, it is generally because one of the required ingredients was incorrect. To help ensure your slime comes together – make sure you carefully review the ingredients and directions.
Contact Lens Solution: Choosing the right contact lens solution and glue is extremely important.Replacing these items with different brands could cause your slime recipe to fail.
Glue: For most of our slime recipes, we favor Elmer’s regular white glue because it is a reliable PVA glue. Glue from dollar stores or other manufacturers may not perform as well. We also recommend avoiding Elmer’s Glue All and natural glue brands.
Can You Use Different Clay?
Yes, you may replace it with a different modeling clay brand. We suggest trying this soft clay for slime instead of Model Magic.
How Long Does Butter Slime Last?
Store your butter slime inside an airtight container or bag, and it should remain usable for at least one week. We prefer using a Ziploc bag because it allows us to squeeze out the air.
Note: Because of the clay, butter slime becomes firm more quickly than standard slime.
What is Slime?
Slime is a polymer, just like Jell-O, gum, and rubber bands. Glue is another type of polymer. Polymers consist of lengthy chains of polyvinyl acetate molecules. These chains move smoothly past each other, which makes the material easy to pour.
The Science Behind the Slime
Slime-making is enjoyable for children, and it also demonstrates fascinating science! As you combine the contact lens solution and glue, explain what happens to your kids. Once the contact lens solution is mixed into the glue, it reacts with the glue and creates a viscous material. This material becomes slime that can be stretched and molded. Slime develops as the glue molecules connect with the borate ions in the contact lens solution. This connection prevents the large molecules from sliding freely past each other, as they did while the substance was still glue. The result is slime!
We hope you enjoy this butter slime recipe as much as we do! For a similar texture, you can replace the clay with cornstarch. We suggest using approximately 2-4 tablespoons of cornstarch.
What Are the Best Slime Containers?
I usually keep my Butter Slime in a large Ziplock bag after removing the air. If you prefer containers, these plastic containers are an excellent option because they include labels for identifying the kind of slime you make!
Slime Safety & Precautions
Note: Slime-making is a science activity, so appropriate safety measures should be followed. By making this slime, you agree to our site terms, which you can read here.
- Adults should prepare the slime
- Always read and follow the instructions on the labels of all products used.
- This activity is not appropriate for children younger than 4.
- Never put slime in your mouth. Wash your hands both before and after playing with it.
- Slime is a scientific activity and should be created and used moderately. Children should not make slime without supervision, and they should not play with it for long periods.
More Slime Recipes
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