Crayon Slime Recipe for Kids
Have you ever looked at a broken crayon and thought, “You know what? I should definitely turn this into slime.” No? Just me?
Well buckle up, because crayon slime is here, and it’s as weird, fun, and color-splattered as it sounds.
This activity is part craft, part science, and 100% sensory goodness. You’ll shave crayons into your slime base, creating a confetti-like texture that’s colorful, crunchy-ish, and so much fun to squish. It’s messy in the best way. It’s art class meets mad scientist. And you know your kids are going to be obsessed.
Crayon slime is perfect for an art unit, a rainbow-themed week, or just pretending your kids are quietly crafting at an art table in a Pinterest-perfect classroom . . . instead of standing on chairs and shaving crayons directly onto the floor. It’s messy, creative, and exactly the kind of sensory play that keeps little hands busy (and maybe buys you a second cup of coffee).
🎨 Loving that crayon texture? If you’re into bold color explosions, don’t miss the Spring Glitter Slime or magical Unicorn Slime both are full of sparkle and sensory delight!
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What You Need for Crayon Slime
How to Make Crayon Slime
Step 1: Gather your supplies
Gather all the supplies needed.
Step 2: Unwrap the crayons
Remove the wrapper from the crayons.
Step 3: Shave the crayons
With the scissor blade, carefully shave the crayons into the small bowl.
Step 4: Add warm water
Repeat until you have all the crayon colors you want for your slime. Pour warm water into the bowl
Step 5: Add baking soda and glue
Add baking soda and stir until mixed. Add the glue to the baking soda mixture and stir.
Step 6: Mix in the shavings
Mix in crayon shavings and stir until all the way incorporated.
Step 7: Add the contact solution
Knead contact solution into the slime until it’s no longer sticky and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Step 8: Knead it together
You may need to knead to incorporate all the ingredients well.
All done!
Enjoy
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Real-Life Tips for Making Crayon Slime
✂️ Adult supervision, 1000%. You’ll be shaving crayons with scissors or a grater . . . and those tools + small hands = you need to be nearby. 🧴 Mix in crayons after the glue and baking soda. That way they don’t just float around uselessly on top. 🧼 Expect a little mess. Some crayon residue might transfer to hands at first — it wipes right off.
🎨 Use a mix of colors for rainbow vibes or stick with a theme (shades of pink, anyone?)
Fun Ways to Play
Color Sort Challenge: Make separate batches using different crayon colors for a multi-batch rainbow. Crayon Rescue Mission: Hide whole crayon pieces inside the slime and let kids “find” them. Texture Chat: Talk about how the slime feels different with shavings vs. regular slime. Artsy Add-On: Pair with a simple coloring page or paint session to make it a whole art day theme!
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