Red Apple Slime
Last year we made an Edible Apple Pie Slime which smelled amazing, but wasn’t as stretchy or squishy as a glue-based slime, so we went a more traditional route with today’s DIY Apple Slime.
DIY Apple Slime Craft
Last year, we had a very special request for a red apple slime.
While I think a vibrant red slime would be gorgeous, the thought of adding a ton of red food coloring to slime gave me visions of bright red stains on hands, clothing, walls…
No, thank you.
This pretty confetti slime is a perfect compromise, with bright red apple confetti adding a pop of color to a stretchy, squishy clear glue slime.
We also added a few drops of apple candy flavoring to give this slime an amazing apple scent. (You can skip this step, if desired.)
This apple slime is a fun sensory activity for kids during the fall, especially if a planned trip for apple picking gets rained out. It would also make a cute homemade gift – especially if packaged in little apple containers.
Slime can require a bit of experimentation and patience, especially if you’re still new to it. If you run into any slime fails, check out this troubleshooting post to help fix your slime.
If you’re looking for the ultimate slime guide – you need to check out our Slime Book with over 40 amazing, unique slimes:
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(Read more about The Slime Book and what it contains here.)
Red Apple Slime Ingredients
- Elmer’s Clear Glue
- Warm Water, as needed
- Liquid Starch, as needed
- Apple Glitter
- Apple Scent, optional <– we used liquid apple flavoring, but you can use apple drink crystals or apple essential oils, if preferred
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Tip: if desired, you can add red food coloring to this slime but it may dye your hands red!
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Fork or spoon, for mixing
How to Make Apple Slime
Pour the clear glue into a medium-sized bowl.
Use a fork to stir in 1/4 cup warm water and optional apple scent.
Add 1/4 cup Liquid Starch and stir well for 2 minutes.
Test the slime and add more water if too stiff, more Liquid Starch if too sticky.
Continue stirring until the slime forms into a ball, then knead for 2 minutes, adding more water or liquid starch, as needed.
Once the slime is stretchy and no longer sticky, knead in the apple glitter.
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Red Apple Slime
A squishy, stretchy apple-scented slime with bright red apple confetti - perfect for fall sensory play!
Materials
- 1 6oz bottle Elmer’s Clear Glue
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup warm water, as needed
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup Liquid Starch, as needed
- Apple Glitter
- Apple Scent, optional
Tools
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or fork for stirring
Instructions
- Pour the clear glue into a medium-sized bowl.
- Use a fork to stir in 1/4 cup warm water and optional apple scent.
- Add 1/4 cup Liquid Starch and stir well for 2 minutes.
- Test the slime and add more water if too stiff, more Liquid Starch if too sticky.
- Continue stirring until the slime forms into a ball, then knead for 2 minutes, adding more water or liquid starch, as needed.
- Once the slime is stretchy and no longer sticky, knead in the apple glitter.
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I hope your kids love this squishy, stretchy apple slime – and that you love that it doesn’t leave their little hands bright red!
For more fun fall sensory activities for kids, check out our Apple Pie Sensory Bin or our DIY Golden Snitch Fidget Spinner.
