6 Simple Icee Slime Recipes: Blue Raspberry, Cherry, & More

Slime is a great tool for relieving stress, enhancing your focus, or creating an ASMR soundscape. You can make one of the most satisfying and aesthetically pleasing slime textures—also known as icee slime—in just a few easy steps! Whatever type of icee slime you want to make and whatever ingredients you have on hand, we have the DIY slime tutorial for you.

Making Icee Slime

Pour 2 c (470 mL) clear glue into a mixing bowl.
Dissolve ½ tsp (2g) Borax in 1 c (240 mL) warm water.
Mix the Borax solution into the clear glue.
Combine a heaping spoonful of instant snow with a small amount of water.
Keep adding small amounts of water until the snow is wet but not clear.
Knead the snow mixture into your slime and let it sit for 30-45 minutes.
Add food coloring to the icee slime, if desired.

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How to Make Customized Icee Slime

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Mix together Borax activator into 2 c (470 mL) clear glue. Pour approximately 2 c (470 mL) clear glue into a mixing bowl—you can make a rough estimate rather than using a measuring cup that the glue would stick to.^{[1]
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- In a separate container, mix ½ tsp (2g) Borax into 1 c (240 mL) hot water until it dissolves—this mixture is your slime activator.
- Pour the activator into the bowl of clear glue.
- Any glass or plastic mixing bowl will work, but stainless steel containers are especially handy as the slime is less likely to stick to the bowl.
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Gradually knead activated instant snow into your clear slime. Combine a heaping spoonful of instant snow with lukewarm water to make the snow expand and activate. Add enough water so the snow is fairly wet but still maintains its white color—if the snow looks clear, you’ve added too much water. Dump the activated snow onto the center of your clear slime and stretch the slime to combine.^{[2]
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- It’s normal for the snow to melt your slime a bit—if this happens, add another small spoonful of activator.
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Let the slime sit for 30-45 minutes so the snow can expand. After about a 45-minute waiting period, the slime should take on that signature icy texture and have almost doubled in size. At this point, you can add more ingredients to change the texture of your slime to your exact liking.
- If you want your icee slime texture to be more drizzly and loose, add more instant snow.
- If you want to make your snow more “sizzly” and crunchy, add in a few pumps of foam soap.
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Customize your slime with food coloring, charms, and glitter. To add color to your icee slime, roll it into a ball and poke your finger into the middle to make a small hole. Add a few drops of food coloring into the whole and knead the slime to mix it in. Incorporate more drops of food coloring until you reach your desired shade.
- You can also add a small amount of glitter to your slime—try fine glitter for a subtle shimmer or star-shaped glitter for a cosmic icee slime.
- Add even more personality to your icee slime by mixing in slime charms.
- You can find slime sprinkles and charms in practically any shape, so you can choose something that matches the theme of your slime or just something that you think looks cute!

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How to Make Blue Raspberry Icee Slime

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Add approximately 1 c (240 mL) of clear school glue to a stainless steel, glass, or plastic mixing bowl. Pour in ¹⁄₄ c (59 mL) water. Mix well to combine.^{[3]
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Add ¼ tsp (1.25g) baking soda and 2 tbsp (34g) fake snow. Mix ¼ tsp (1.25g) baking soda into your clear slime mixture.^{[4]
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- If you want your slime to be more “sizzly” and crunchy, add small increments of fake snow until you reach your desired texture.^{[5]
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- However, keep in mind that the snow will expand and become more crisp the longer it sits.
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Add 2-3 drops of light blue food coloring to the slime. Roll the slime into a small ball at the bottom of your mixing bowl. Poke your finger into the center of the ball to create a small hole, then squeeze 2-3 drops of light blue food coloring into the hole.
- Add more food coloring, if needed, until you’re happy with the slime’s classic blue raspberry shade.
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Activate the slime with saline solution. Add 1 tsp (4.9 mL) of saline solution (or contact solution) to the slime at a time.^{[6]
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- A properly activated slime won’t stick to your finger when you poke it, and it also won’t have a stringy texture when you stretch it.
As an optional step, you can zhuzh up your slime with some blue raspberry mix-ins. Add a handful of blue slime charms, raspberry slime charms, or even slime ice cubes. If you want your slime to smell as good as it looks, add 3-4 drops of blue raspberry fragrance oil.

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How to Make Cherry Icee Slime

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Pour approximately 1 c (240 mL) of clear school glue into a stainless steel, glass, or plastic mixing bowl. Add ¹⁄₄ c (59 mL) water to the bowl and mix well to combine.^{[7]
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Add ¼ tsp (1.25g) baking soda and 2 tbsp (34 g) fake snow. Knead ¼ tsp (1.25g) baking soda into your mixture.^{[8]
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- Add more fake snow (in small increments) for a more “sizzly” and crisp slime texture.^{[9]
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- However, remember that the snow will continue to expand and give a more full and crunchy texture over time.
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Add 2-3 drops of red food coloring to the slime. Make the slime into a small ball and poke your finger into the center. Into the small hole created by your finger, add 2-3 drops of red food coloring.^{[10]
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- Work in more food coloring, if needed, until you’re happy with the slime’s classic cherry Icee shade.
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Activate the slime with contact solution. Add 1 tsp (4.9 mL) of contact solution (or any saline solution) to the slime at a time. Continue adding the solution in 1 tsp (4.9 mL) increments until the slime begins to activate.^{[11]
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- To check if the slime is activated, poke it with your finger—if it’s activated, it won’t stick to your skin.
Optionally, add some cherry-themed mix-ins to make your slime extra fun and eye-catching. Add a scoop of cherry slime charms or jelly slime cubes. If you also want to imitate that cherry soda scent, add 3-4 drops of cherry fragrance oil.

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How to Make Cola Icee Slime

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Pour approximately 1 c (240 mL) of clear school glue into a stainless steel, glass, or plastic mixing bowl. Mix in ¹⁄₄ c (59 mL) water until both ingredients are fully combined.^{[12]
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Add ¼ tsp (1.25g) baking soda and 2 tbsp (34 g) fake snow. Add ¼ tsp (1.25g) baking soda to your mixing bowl.^{[13]
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- If desired, continue adding small amounts of fake snow until you reach the crunchy texture you want in your icee slime.
- However, remember that the fake snow will continue to expand for the first few hours, so don’t add so much snow that it will dry out your slime.^{[14]
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Add 2-3 drops of brown food coloring to the slime. Roll the slime into a ball and poke your finger into the center. Add 2-3 drops of brown food coloring into the hole left by your finger.
- Introduce more food coloring as needed until you’re happy with the slime’s classic cola Icee color.
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Add small amounts of saline solution until the slime is activated. Pour 1 tsp (4.9 mL) of contact solution (or any saline solution) into the slime. Continue adding more solution in these measured increments until the slime activates.^{[15]
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- Knead the slime with your hands until it reaches your desired texture and is ready for play.
- Poke the slime with your finger—if it sticks to your skin, it’s not yet activated and requires more saline solution or mixing.
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Customize the slime with Cola Icee charms and fragrance oils. If you want to add more personality to your icee slime, mix in some cola-themed charms and sprinkles. Add about a handful of Coca Cola slime charms or jelly slime cubes.
- If you want your icee slime to also smell like a cola soda, add 3-4 drops of cola fragrance oil.

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How to Make Wintry Icee Slime

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Start by adding approximately 8 US tbsp (120 mL) glue into your mixing bowl. Then, add about 4 US tbsp (59 mL) unscented white shaving cream into the bowl (or about half of the amount of glue you used).
Put 1 tsp (6g) baking soda into the bowl and mix the slime. Add approximately 1 US tbsp (15 mL) saline solution (or contact solution) and stir the mixture again. The slime should begin to stick together. Keep adding small amounts of saline solution until the slime no longer sticks to the bowl.^{[16]
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Activate your fake snow and add it to the slime mixture. Put 1 tsp (6g) of instant snow powder into a separate bowl, then add a few drops of contact lens solution to the powder. Stir the mixture to turn it into fake snow.
- Using saline solution instead of water for this step will help prevent your slime from turning sticky.
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Add blue food coloring and any mix-ins to complete your wintry slime. Roll your slime between your hands until it forms a ball. Poke the center of the ball with your finger. Pour 2-3 drops of blue food coloring into the whole and mix the slime thoroughly. Add a dash of iridescent glitter into the icee slime.
- If you’d like to add any mix-ins for your snowy slime, try snowflake sprinkles, penguin charms, snowman charms, or a holiday slime charm variety pack.

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How to Make Icee Slime without Fake Snow or Borax

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Pour a standard 4 fl oz (120 mL) bottle of clear school glue into a mixing bowl.^{[17]
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Mix 1 tsp (4.9 mL) saline solution in with the colored glue. Continue to combine the saline solution with the glue until the mixture stops sticking to the bowl.
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Add a few pumps of shaving cream and a premixed baking soda solution. Mix a few pumps of unscented white shaving cream into your slime.^{[18]
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- Pour the baking soda solution into the bowl, then stir until both the baking soda and shaving cream are well-combined into the slime mixture.
- After this step, let the slime sit for 5-10 minutes.
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Remove the crystals from a baby diaper and mix them with the slime. Open up a disposable baby diaper and cut open the center area with a pair of scissors. Carefully pour all of the crystals into an empty cup. Pour a tbsp of water into the cup and mix well.^{[19]
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- Add small amounts of your slime mixture to the crystals until you reach your desired icee texture.
- In this slime recipe, the crystals from the baby diaper imitate the chemical reaction that you would usually achieve with Borax and fake snow.

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Troubleshooting Issues with Your Icee Slime

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If your slime is too sticky If your slime won’t stop sticking to everything it touches, start by kneading your slime for five more minutes. Often, sticky slime results from the mixture not being combined enough.^{[20]
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- If that doesn’t work, try adding a spoonful more of whatever activator your recipe used (e.g. Borax or saline solution) to fix your sticky slime.
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If your slime is too liquidy Start fixing a runny slime by adding a few more spoonfuls of clear glue, which can help stabilize the texture of the slime. Mix the slime well and let it sit for an hour or two to see if it thickens up on its own.
- If that doesn’t work, try adding a small amount of cornstarch or flour and kneading it into your slime.^{[21]
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- These ingredients can help absorb excess liquid in your slime and thicken it to your desired texture.
A chunky or thick slime has usually hardened and needs more liquid. To soften your slime, try adding clear school glue to the mixture. Add ¹⁄₄ c (59 mL) glue at a time and knead your slime by hand for up to five minutes.^{[22]
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Frequently Asked Questions about Icee Slime

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How is icee slime different from other types of slime? The texture of icee slime is more crispy and crunchy than normal slime. This texture comes from the inclusion of fake snow, which gives icee slime the same feeling as stepping through a snowbank when you stretch and squeeze it.^{[23]
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- Bingsu Slime: Clear slime mixed with an iridescent bead for a crunchy texture.
- Butter Slime: Slime combined with air dry clay for a smooth, creamy, and pillowy feel.
- Clear Slime: Slime made with clear glue—great for big bubbles, pops, and ASMR.^{[24]
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- Cloud Slime: Fluffy slime made with inflatable snow for a cottony and feathery touch.^{[25]
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- Jelly Slime: Combines clear glue and dry fake snow for a jam-like or gummy feel.^{[26]
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Slime has been shown to have health benefits for both kids and adults, including stress relief and improvement of fine motor skills and sensory processing. Slime can also be a focus booster by giving the hands something to do while the minds and ears focus.^{[27]
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As you play, collect any pieces that have flaked off of the slime by dabbing the ball of slime onto the stray pieces. Then, use warm water to wipe any solid surfaces that the slime came into contact with.
Let the slime dry then vacuum it up. Some food colorings may stain light-colored carpet, so test out a small area before playing with your slime near a carpet. If you have trouble removing a slime stain, apply a small amount of distilled vinegar and try to scrape the slime out with a spoon.^{[28]
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After making your slime, store it in an airtight container. Mason jars and Ziplock bags both work well. You can store your slime on the counter for several months, but it’ll last even longer if you store it in the fridge!^{[29]
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