St. Patrick’s Day “Lucky” Slime in a Mason Jar
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Ages 6+
Looking for a simple, festive activity just in time for St. Patrick’s Day?
With just a few ingredients you likely already have at home, you can whip up a batch of bright emerald “Lucky” slime. It’s sparkly, squishy, and perfect for little hands.
Even better? Store it in a Mason jar with a reCAP® lid to keep it fresh and ready for the next play session.
Why We Love This DIY
✔ Easy to make
✔ Minimal ingredients
✔ Kid-approved fun
✔ Simple storage solution
✔ Less plastic containers around the house
Two recipes. Same magical result.
Method 1: Traditional Borax Slime
Recipe adapted from A Spark of Creativity
Ingredients
-2 tsp Borax
-1½ cups water
-1 bottle Elmer’s white glue
-10 drops green food coloring
-Glitter
-Mason jar + reCAP® FLIP or POUR lid
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, mix 1 cup water with 2 tsp borax. Stir until dissolved. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the entire bottle of glue with ½ cup water. Stir well.
3. Add 10 drops of green food coloring and mix.
4. Stir in a generous amount of glitter.
5. Pour the borax mixture into the center of the glue mixture. Wait for the slime to begin solidifying.
6. Use your hands to squish and form the slime into a ball. Drain excess liquid.
Your Lucky slime is ready to play.
Method 2: Cornstarch Slime (Eco- & Kid-Friendly Option)
Looking for a gentler version? This recipe skips borax.
Ingredients
-1½ cups water
-3–4 drops food coloring
-2 cups cornstarch
-Glitter
-Mason jar + reCAP® lid
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix water and cornstarch thoroughly.
2. Slowly stir in glitter.
3. Add food coloring and mix until evenly colored.
4. Knead with hands until it forms a soft, squishy texture.
This version will be slightly runnier than the borax recipe — but just as fun.
Store It Smarter
Once playtime is over, store slime in a Mason jar capped with a reCAP® FLIP or POUR lid to keep it from drying out.
No plastic containers.
No mystery craft bins.
Just twist, seal, and store.
Get Ready for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect excuse to bring a little extra green into your home. Whether you're hosting, homeschooling, or just keeping little hands busy, this “Lucky” slime is a simple way to celebrate.
One Mason jar. Endless uses.
