If you’re looking for the coolest winter slime to make with kids, this snow slime is the perfect pick! It’s thick, glossy, and wonderfully fluffy, with a soft, stretchy texture and a bit of a magical sparkle.
This snow slime recipe is easy to make using white glue, activator, and 2 types of fake snow! It turns out irresistibly soft and cloud-like every time, and kids will love squishing it, stretching it, and building their own mini winter scenes. We guarantee that once you experience this winter sensory craft you’ll want to whip up a whole blizzard’s worth!
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How to Make Snow Slime
Materials:
- White glue
- Water
- Baking soda
- Instant snow
- Fake snow (iridescent; or glitter)
- Contact lens solution
Equipment:
Instructions:
Step 1: Find what you need
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Step 2: Mix the main ingredients
- Pour 1/2 cup of white glue into a bowl.
- Then add 1/3 cup of water.
- Carefully stir or whisk together until combined.
- Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Stir and remove any lumps.
- Then add 1 Tablespoon of instant snow. Stir to combine. The snow will start to absorb the moisture and make the mixture thick and lumpy — that’s okay!
- Optional: Add some iridescent fake snow (or glitter) to make your snow slime a bit sparkly. Add enough to cover the top of the mixture.
Step 3: Activate the slime
- Add 1 Tablespoon of contact lens solution into the bowl.
- Stir until you can’t stir any more. The mixture will start out sticky, but as it thickens you’ll see it come away from the sides of the bowl.
- Pick up the slime and knead it with your hands, squishing it and pulling it apart. It will still be sticky, but not enough that it will stick too badly.
Step 4: Wait overnight
- Set the slime in an airtight container and wait overnight. This allows time for the instant snow to absorb and grow more.
- Your snow slime is complete! It might be a bit sticky when you first pick it up, but after kneading it for a minute it’ll be puffy and thick, but still stretchy.Have fun playing with little snowmen and tree decorations.
Helpful Tips:
- Let the snow fluff up: You can play with the snow slime right away, but letting it sit overnight gives the instant snow time to absorb more moisture. This makes the slime more puffy and snow-like.
- Try different fake snow options: We used a pretty iridescent fake snow we bought online, but you can also find fake snow or white glitter at the dollar store for an easy budget-friendly option.
What is instant snow?
Instant snow is a super-absorbent polymer powder that expands up to 100 times its original size when you add water. It’s really fun to watch it “grow” and turn into fluffy, snow-like flakes, which is why it’s so popular in slime recipes and sensory activities.
If you add enough instant snow and water to your slime, it can give you a really nice drip, similar to our spider web slime. This effect tends to work especially well when you’re using a borax-based activator.
What else can I add into my snow slime recipe?
To make your snow slime look extra icy, you can mix in some iridescent fake snow, which adds sparkle and texture. White iridescent glitter is another fun option, though you’ll need quite a bit for it to show up well in white glue slime.
You can also turn the slime into a little winter wonderland by adding themed charms, tiny trees, or plastic snowflakes for kids to play with.
What’s the best glue for making snow slime?
White glue is the perfect choice for snow slime because it gives you that bright white snow colour without any extra effort.
If you’d like to make extra-glittery snow slime, you can use clear glue instead. The instant snow will still turn the slime white, and your glitter will show up more clearly in the transparent base. Clear glue also makes the slime shinier, which is perfect for an icy, frosty look.
Snow slime is such a fun way to bring the magic of winter indoors, giving kids all the snowy sensory play they love without the cold fingers and bundled-up layers. Its fluffy, icy texture makes it perfect for quiet play on chilly afternoons, snow days, or anytime you want a little winter wonderland at the kitchen table.
Once you feel how soft and stretchy this snow slime is, you’ll see why it becomes an instant favourite. It’s easy to make, endlessly engaging, and full of cozy indoor winter fun!
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