This glow in the dark slime is perfect for Halloween but truthfully, it’s fun to make any time of the year. What little one doesn’t love the idea of getting to create slime and then have it be their nightlight as well?

If you’re looking for a super fun slime recipe that also lets your children have some messy plan and sensory fun, give this activity a chance. They’ll be in awe of how it glows once the lights go out!

Glow in the Dark Slime Recipe with Contact Solution

Glow in the Dark Slime

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably made slime about a million times or so. It’s one of those activities that children of all ages really do love. And I get it, I really do. It’s a bit sticky, fun, it jiggles and it’s just super cool to feel as well.

We’ve used this in our house as a fun sensory activity or even as a crafting recipe to learn how to follow directions more carefully.

Every time we make it, it’s always a hit. And it really does glow in the dark!

How to Make Glow in the Dark Slime with Contact Solution

The ingredients you will need to make this Glow in the Dark Slime Recipe is in this picture below. However, I have the full ingredients and recipe to print out towards the bottom of the page.

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What do you need for glow in the dark slime?

This recipe only calls for a few ingredients and once your children play with it you’ll realize how worth it is to make.

6 ounces of clear glue
10 drops vetiver essential oil
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 teaspoons glow in the dark paint or gel (I got mine on Amazon)
1 tablespoon glow in the dark powder (I got mine on Amazon)
1-3 tablespoons contact solution
2-3 tablespoons of neon glitter

Let’s make slime!

Add glue and essential oil to a small glass bowl (glass is easier to clean!)

Add your glow in the dark paint or gel, glow in the dark powder and baking soda. And mix it all together.

Add 1 tablespoon of contact solution to bowl. Mix well. You know when the slime mixture is ready to come out of the bowl when it comes away from the bowl. You may need to add another tablespoon or two to the mixture before it comes away completely.

Take the slime from the bowl and knead on a flat surface until nice and smooth.

Lastly, add glitter and knead into the slime. Add more if you don’t have enough. We added about 3 tablespoons to our slime.

Slime Recipe with Contact Solution

See how fun it is? You can even add it to a little lantern and have them carry it around the neighborhood on Halloween night!

To make the slime glow, hold under a light for about 30 seconds. Take it into a completely dark room and it will glow!

Homemade Glow in the Dark Slime

I couldn’t help but add in the spider for a spooky feel, but remember you can totally use this any time of the year, not just Halloween.

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Glow in the Dark Slime Recipe

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How to Make Glow in the Dark Slime Recipe with Contact Solution

Ingredients

6 ounces of clear glue
10 drops vetiver essential oil optional
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 teaspoons glow in the dark paint or gel
1 tablespoon glow in the dark powder
1-3 tablespoons contact solution
2-3 tablespoons neon glitter

Instructions

Add glue and essential oil to a small glass bowl (glass is easier to clean!)
Add your glow in the dark paint or gel, glow in the dark powder and baking soda. Mix everything together.
Add 1 tablespoon of contact solution to bowl. Mix well. You know when the slime mixture is ready to come out of the bowl when it comes away from the bowl. You may need to add another tablespoon or two to the mixture before it comes away completely.
Take slime from bowl and knead on a flat surface until nice and smooth.
Add glitter and knead into the slime. Add more if you don’t have enough. We added about 3 tablespoons to our slime.
To make the slime glow, hold under a light for about 30 seconds. Take it into a completely dark room and it will glow!
Store in an airtight container or plastic bag.