Fishbowl Slime Recipe

Fishbowl slime is such a fun way to bring an under-the-sea theme to slime time! The tiny clear beads give it a bubbly, almost sparkling look, while adding an extra-crunchy texture that makes it especially satisfying to stretch and squish.

Make your DIY slime bright ocean blue like ours, or experiment with green, pink, or even purple for your own colourful “fishbowl.” This is an easy variation on clear slime that makes it feel a little more special than regular slime. The finished batch looks so cool displayed and stored in a clear jar, and you can surround it with a few ocean-inspired decorations for extra fun!

 

Helpful Tips:

1. Try different bead and slime combinations: Add clear fishbowl beads to blue slime for a watery, aquarium-inspired look, or add colourful beads to clear slime for a bright multi-colour sensory slime.
2. Let the slime rest overnight: Clear slime gets filled with tiny air bubbles as you mix and knead it, which can make it look cloudy at first. Leave it in an airtight container overnight and many of the bubbles will disappear, making the slime much more clear.

What are fishbowl beads?

Fishbowl beads are small, round beads commonly sold as vase filler or decorative filler for fishbowls and other displays. They can be made from plastic or glass, but we recommend using lightweight plastic fishbowl beads for slime.

What glue is best for making fishbowl slime?

Clear glue is definitely the best choice for fishbowl slime. It allows you to see all the beads suspended throughout the slime, and when you add blue food colouring, the transparent colour gives it that fun, water-like appearance.

How do you activate fishbowl slime?

We like using contact solution to activate most of our slime recipes, and we find that it works especially well with clear glue. Start with the 2 teaspoons called for in the recipe, then add a little more as needed until the slime is no longer overly sticky.

Since the slime will sit overnight to become more clear, it’s okay if it’s still slightly sticky when you put it away. Clear slime often becomes less sticky as it rests. If you do need more activator, add only a few drops at a time so you don’t accidentally make the slime too stiff.

You can also activate fishbowl slime with a borax and water mixture. If you use this method, you won’t need to add the baking soda.

Fishbowl slime is one of those recipes that’s just as fun to look at as it is to play with. The little beads add an irresistible crunchy texture, and the clear, watery looking slime makes the whole batch seem like a tiny underwater world. Stretch it, squish it, swirl it around, and then tuck it back into its container for another day of ocean-inspired slime fun!

Here’s even more slime recipe ideas:

Crunchy Slime Recipe

Sand Slime Recipe

Mermaid Slime

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