DIY Slime Squishies

MIX IT. STRETCH IT. SQUISH IT. SQUEEZE IT. Two irresistible sensory crafts come together in one ultimate DIY guide!Why choose between slime and squishies when you can make both? In DIY Slime Squishies, slime expert and author Alyssa Jagan shows young makers how to create colorful, stretchy, crunchy, fluffy slimes and amazingly squeezable DIY squishies—then customize them for even more satisfying sensory fun. With colorful photography, approachable instructions, and endless opportunities to experiment, this comprehensive reference explores:Essential slime and squishy supplies and safety tipsFun borax-free slime recipes featuring an array of satisfyingly squishy texturesMust-have mix-ins, including glitter, beads, clay, foil, foam, and moreStep-by-step squishy techniques for making, decorating, and storing your creationsCute DIY squishy projects and variations for loads of creative possibilitiesTroubleshooting tips for better slime-making successA Squishy Inspiration Guide for finding your favorite look, sound, and squishStart with the essential supplies and techniques for successful slime and squishy-making, including important tips for making and storing your creations safely. Then explore an incredible assortment of colors, textures, scents, beads, glitter, charms, pompoms, metallic foil, fake snow, air-dry clay, and other mix-ins that make every creation uniquely yours. Next, get mixing with fun slime recipes, from essential white- and clear-glue slimes to irresistible sensory favorites including cloud, jelly cube, Icee, metallic, crunchy charms, glitter bomb, bingsu bead, fishbowl, sugar, and slushie slime. Helpful troubleshooting tips show you how to fix sticky situations and keep your slime in great shape. Then it’s time to squish! Learn basic techniques for making squishies before turning them into fun designs, including eggs, dumplings, fish, and s’mores, with variations providing even more creative possibilities. DIY Slime Squishies is packed with hands-on, screen-free fun for slime fans, squishy collectors, crafty kids, and sensory-play enthusiasts. Mix it, make it, and give it a squish!SAFETY NOTE: Keep your squishy away from extreme temperatures. For example, do not refrigerate, freeze, microwave, or heat your squishy. Avoid leaving it in a car or in direct sunlight for extended periods. Don’t leave squishies near sources of heat like radiators, vents, heating pads, or stoves. Extreme temperatures can affect the materials and may cause the squishy to leak, burst, or become damaged.