Make slime from three ingredients: This DIY trend is going viral
4.12.2023
Translation: machine translated
Homemade slime with just three ingredients? A mum shows on Instagram how easy it is.
Do your children also love Slime? And have you ever tried making this toy yourself? Sounds like a slimy affair - but it's not. At least if mummy blogger Denise aka "Chaos, Art and Child" has her way.
Three ingredients should be enough
The mum of a young daughter regularly shares DIY tricks with her 28,000 or so followers. Sometimes she also gives tips on how to decorate children's food. Last week, a reel that she actually shot for Halloween went viral on Instagram. In it, the influencer shows how she makes her own slime with just three ingredients: psyllium husks, water and food colouring. You also need a small saucepan.
Note: Unfortunately, the psyllium husks in our shop are currently only available for Swiss customers.
In the video, Denise shows how easy it is: she puts three tablespoons of psyllium husks in a pan and adds 200 millilitres of water and a few drops of food colouring. She brings the whole thing to the boil briefly and the non-toxic goo is ready. Fans celebrate it and thank her in the comments - especially those who never wanted to buy Slime but whose children are now at an age where they really want it.
In the midst of the viral jubilation, however, some parents are also reporting difficulties. For example, that the slime has become too sticky. "It's best to let it cook for longer," advises the expert, whose homemade slime really does look perfect in the video.
By the way: If you're not a DIY fan like me, you can also buy ready-made slime from us.
Have you ever made your own slime and how did it turn out? Let me know in the comments.
Cover photo: Marketlan/Shutterstock
A true local journalist with a secret soft spot for German pop music. Mum of two boys, a dog and about 400 toy cars in all shapes and colours. I always enjoy travelling, reading and go to concerts, too.