How Do You Make Mucus Or Slime?
Whether you want to call it slime, snot, phlegm or mucus, this stuff is not only gross fun, it’s educational. This slime recipe makes a clear, sticky goop of whatever color you like, and is great to make with your kids or students, fun to play with and an excellent tool for teaching about the important role of mucus in the human body. You can also use this for special occasions like Halloween or theater productions. Heat 4 cups of water in the microwave, or just let it run hot from the tap. It doesn’t need to be very hot or boiling (and will be safer if it isn’t), just warm enough to help with the dissolving process. Add ¼th cup of Borax to the warm water, and stir it until the powder dissolves. Let the water cool to room temperature, or stick it in the fridge for a few minutes to speed things up. Mix 2 tbsp. of glue with 3 tbsp. of water in the separate bowl. For best results, use a small bowl such as a custard cup. Stir until the solution is fully mixed and there are no lumps of thic
