There’s something oddly satisfying about stretching, squishing, and pulling homemade slime, and this classic, bright green slime recipe is one of our all-time favourites! It’s oozy, stretchy, and so easy to make with only a few common slime ingredients.

This vibrant green slime is made with clear glue, so it has a fun translucent look to it. It’s perfect for Halloween, St. Patrick’s Day, or anytime your kids want to engage in sensory play. Whether you’re planning a slime-themed birthday party or are looking for a fun indoor activity, this recipe is sure to be a good time!

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To make slime you need a contact lens solution that contains boric acid and sodium borate. These are the key ingredients that will activate your slime.

Renu Advanced Formula Contact Solution (called Renu Fresh Multipurpose Solution in Canada) is a great option for slime making! If you use something else you may need to adjust the amount of activator, since different brands can contain different ratios of boric acid.

Always start off with a smaller amount and continue adding contact solution, rather than accidentally over-activating your slime.

We prefer using clear glue for this recipe, mostly because it allows for a bright green colour and a translucent look. Clear glue also makes really glossy and stretchy slime.

However, any PVA glue will definitely work for making slime. The texture and look won’t be the exact same, but white school glue is a very popular choice for slime making. We recommend Elmer’s White School Glue for an affordable and reliable option.

There are so many options for add-ins to your green slime recipe! Did you know you can scent slime using baking extracts, essential oils, or fragrance oils? It totally adds to the sensory experience!

Or you can add glitter in a variety of sizes and shapes to make your clear slime sparkle. Then lean into the green theme by mixing in slime charms like green fruits, frogs and turtles, glow-in-the-dark charms, or aliens.

For extra texture, try adding plastic beads, pearl beads, or foam beads.

This easy green slime recipe is a classic kid favourite—and it’s surprisingly relaxing to make and play with! From squishing it through your fingers to stretching it across the table, slime is the kind of sensory play that never goes out of style.

Whether you want to make Ghostbusters slime or are inspired by Nickelodeon, this green slime is sure to deliver oodles of squishy fun!

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