This snow slime recipe only takes a few ingredients and makes glittery and fluffy slime!
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For all the slime making fans out there, here’s a slime perfect for winter. It comes out fluffy and sparkly, just like real snow. You can even shape it into a snowman! It’s one of my absolute favorite slimes to make and won’t get cold playing with it!
The key to snow slime is using instant snow to make it nice and fluffy (which is actually different than making “fluffy slime“). It’s actually a cross between clear slime and cloud slime plus the added glittery benefit!
I’ve also created a handy set of slime recipe cards to print and cut out. Download them below or from the shop.
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Homemade Snow Slime Recipe
- 1 Cup Clear PVA Glue – Amazon
- Water (2/3 cup for the slime, 1 cup for the activator, and 1/2 cup for the instant snow)
- 1 tsp Borax – classic big box
- 1 Tbs. Instant Snow – Amazon
- Glitter (I recommend using biodegradable glitter such as this one)
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Airtight Container – this is the one I use
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How to Make Snow Slime
Prepare the Instant Snow for the Snow Slime
The key to making snow slime (and cloud slime) is using instant snow, which you can find on Amazon. Some brands may be different, but you want to mix up 1 Tablespoon of instant snow. Mix it with the amount of water listed on the packet (mine ended up being 1/2 cup).
Let the instant snow absorb the water. Then give it a mix to help fluff it up. You may need to add more water if it still looks dry.
Set it aside.
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Make Clear Slime for the Base of the Snow Slime
Start by making some basic clear slime. Pour some clear glue into a bowl (this is the type I’m using). I used about one cup.
Mix in the slightly less than the same amount of water (so I added roughly 2/3 of a cup).
The reason you want to add water is the clear PVA glue reacts more strongly with the slime activator. Therefore it can get hard more quickly. Adding the water makes sure it won’t get hard.
Mix in the slime activator a little bit at a time until it starts to form clumps (~1 teaspoon at a time).
You can make your own slime activator or use store-bought. You’ll want to mix a cup of warm water with 1 teaspoon of borax until it’s dissolved. This will be used for multiple slimes.
At this point I recommend mixing it by hand instead of stirring it. It will be a sticky mess, but eventually you’ll get a nice stretchy slime.
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Finish the Snow Slime
Gradually mix the instant snow into the slime. I personally like to dip it into the bowl to pick up the instant snow. Then stretch and fold over the slime to mix it in.
Continue the process to mix in the rest of the snow.
Tip: If it feels dry you can add more water.
Mix in the glitter. I ended up using about 5-10x what’s in this photo.
I recommend using biodegradable glitter like this one.
Continue to stretch it for a few minutes. Eventually, this is what it will start to look like. When you pull it slowly you’ll start to see strings forming across and it will feel fluffy and soft.
Tip: If it feels too sticky, add slime activator. If it’s not wet enough, add water.
Let the Snow Slime Rest
Now the key to snow slime is to let it rest over night. This does two things (1) it removes the air bubbles, making the slime more clear, and (2) snow slime always feels better the next day.
After just the day of rest, this is what your snow slime will look like. It’s beautiful, fluffy, and sparkly.
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And when you stretch it out these fun strings will form.
The drizzle is just incredible. It feels so soft and fluffy, just like real snow (without the cold)!
I personally love to fluff it and make it into little snow balls or shape it into a snowman and then stretch it apart again! It makes for a super fun activity during a no gift Christmas or holiday!
If you make your own snow slime, I’d love to see it! Tag me on Instagram @ab.crafty!
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Snow Slime
This snow slime recipe only takes a few ingredients and makes glittery and fluffy slime! It comes out fluffy and sparkly, just like real snow. You can even shape it into a snowman! It’s one of my absolute favorite slimes to make and won’t get cold playing with it!
Materials
- 1 Tbs Instant Snow
- 1 Cup Clear PVA Glue
- ¾ Cup Water
- 1 tsp Borax
- Glitter
Equipment
- Bowls
- Spoon
- Airtight Container
Instructions
Make the Instant Snow
- Mix 1 Tbs of instant snow with ½ cup of water. Stir it so it's fluffy. Set it aside.1 Tbs Instant Snow
Make a Clear Slime
- Mix 1 cup glue with ¾ cup of water.1 Cup Clear PVA Glue, ¾ Cup Water
- Add in a slime activator a little bit at a time until it starts to clump. Then you can mix it with your hands.To make your own mix 1 cup of warm water with 1 tsp of borax1 tsp Borax
Finish the Snow Slime
- Mix the slime into the instant snow by stretching it and folding it over.
- Add in the glitter.Glitter
- Keep stretching it for a few more minutes until it starts to get soft and fluffy and form lines when you slowly stretch it apart.
- Put it into an airtight container and let it rest overnight. Then your snow slime will be nice and fluffy!
Notes
Tip: If the slime feels dry, add more water. If it's too runny, use more slime activator.
Daniela Kretchmer
Daniela is a lifelong crafter who loves to share her passion for crafting. Through classes or learning on her own, she likes to say she'll do pretty much any craft aside from scrapbooking. Her current personal obsessions include garden crafts, felting, and spinning yarn.
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This is so much fun! I love making snow slime and this is a great way to make it even more fun!
Thank you!
How much slime does this make? I want to make kits for the cousins but I’m not sure what size jars I should get
That sounds so fun! It makes around 2 cups. Tip – an adorable way to gift the kit would be in a snow globe container like this one! (You’ll want to double check the size and amounts though – if needed you can cut the recipe in half to be 100% sure the finished slime will fit)
Can you add color to the snow slime? How much, which one would be best?
I want to make this with my kids, nieces and nephews for Easter.
Of course! You can use any color you’d like!