This purple slime is glossy, shimmery, and ridiculously fun to play with! With its deep, jewel-toned colour and silky smooth texture, it’s the kind of slime you’ll want to stretch, squish, and swirl all day long. The rich purple shade is totally eye-catching — perfect for kids, teens, and anyone who loves an aesthetic DIY craft.
This homemade slime recipe is made with clear glue, food colouring, and a touch of mica powder for that magical shimmer. Quick and easy to mix up, this slime is bursting with sensory fun and is guaranteed to make your slime collection a little more magical.
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How to Make Purple Slime
Materials:
- Clear glue
- Baking soda
- Food colouring (“grape” purple)
- Mica powder (“dark violet” colour)
Equipment:
Instructions:
Step 1: Find what you need
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Step 2: Mix the first ingredients
- Pour 1/2 cup of clear glue into a bowl.
- Add 1-1/2 teaspoons of baking soda.
- Stir well to mix the ingredients together.
- Add food colouring to achieve your desired colour. We used 4 drops of “grape” purple food colouring. Stir well.
- Optional: Add a tiny amount of mica powder to make the slime pearlescent. We used about 1/8 teaspoon in dark violet. Stir well.Feel free to add a bit more food colouring and mica powder until you’re happy with the shade of purple. (It will darken up as it sits.)
Step 3: Activate the slime
- Activate the slime by adding 2-1/4 teaspoons of contact lens solution.
- Stir the mixture until you can’t anymore and it starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Press the mixture down to incorporate all the contact lens solution.
Step 4: Mix the slime in your hands
- Pick up the slime from the bowl and begin stretching it. It will be quite sticky at first, but don’t panic! Continue stretching it and using it to clean the slime off your hands.
- Continue pulling and folding the slime until it no longer sticks to your hands. You can add a couple more drops of contact solution if it’s still a tiny bit sticky.Optional: Afterwards, place the slime in an airtight container overnight. This will make the slime darker and more clear.
- Your purple slime is complete!
Helpful Tips:
- Add activator slowly: Start with the listed amount of contact lens solution and only add more after you’ve worked the slime in your hands. If the slime is still sticky, add just a few extra drops at a time, since too much activator can make slime rubbery.
- Store slime properly: Keep your slime in an airtight container when you’re not playing with it to help it stay soft and stretchy.
- Try fun add-ins: Instead of mica powder, add glitter or confetti for a sparkly purple slime!
What’s the best way to colour purple slime?
We used food colouring and mica powder. The food colouring keeps the slime fairly clear, while the mica powder adds an almost metallic shimmer.
You can also use liquid watercolour paint or acrylic paint for a different look.
What’s the best glue for making purple slime?
We like using clear glue for a deep, vibrant colour and a glossy, soft texture. If you don’t have clear glue, you can also use white school glue. This will give you a more pastel/lavender version of purple slime.
How can I make fluffy purple slime?
Fluffy slime is made with white glue and shaving cream. Check out our fluffy slime recipe and simply add purple acrylic paint to colour it!
And just like that, you’ve got a batch of gorgeous purple slime ready for hours of hands-on fun! Whether you swirl it into galaxy-like patterns, stretch it into long ribbons, or simply enjoy the smooth, squishy feel, this slime is sure to be a favourite.
Here’s even more DIY slime recipe ideas:
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