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The Best Unicorn Poop Slime Recipe to Make with Kids

After making our rainbow slime, the kids noticed that when you mixed the colors, it looked a lot like unicorn poop! And so, the unicorn poop slime was born. Learn how to make your own version of slime unicorn poop with these super-simple rainbow slime directions. It’s one of my kids favorite slime recipes to make! They ask to make it every few weeks, and I let them make it about twice a year. 😀

Learn how to make unicorn poop slime that will wow your friends and gross everyone else out! It's so easy, and a blast to make!

A word of warning, once you start mixing, the slime continues to mix colors until it turns brown.

If you want the slime to remain looking like unicorn poop, don’t handle it much after twisting the colors.

However, it will be inevitable that the colors mix and eventually, what you’re left with will look a little more realistic than you might be hoping for. 🙂

Learn how to make unicorn poop slime that will wow your friends and gross everyone else out! It’s so easy, and a blast to make!

Unicorn Rainbow Slime Science

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Slime is made when boron mixes with the polymer chains in the glue, creating strong, but flexible bonds between the molecules.

There are so many fun tweaks you can make to a basic slime recipe, like my kid’s favorite, the best fluffy slime!

Since this slime does contain borax, if you have a sensitivity to it, you may want to try our tutorial learning how to make slime with baking soda slime instead.

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Read on to see how to make the very best unicorn poop slime! And don’t forget to try our other fun slime recipes: rainbow slime, how to make galaxy slime, and tie dye slime!

How Do You Make Unicorn Poop Slime?

If this is your first time making slime, you should follow along with our slime troubleshooting guide.  Luckily, how to make slime with liquid starch is easy and perfect for beginners to slime.

If you don’t want to waste a lot of ingredients, try mixing up a small batch first to make sure you won’t have to tweak it before you make the larger version.

And this slime recipe makes a fun idea for St. Patrick’s Day STEM sensory bins.

All-in-One Slime Kits

These slime craft kits include everything you need to make slime creation even easier!

All of these slime craft ideas show up right on your doorstep in just a few days!

We always stock up on gallon sizes of glue and the large laundry starch just in case something goes wrong (but it almost always goes smoothly).

More Slime Recipes to Try

Love slime? Check out these other fun slime recipes to make at home!

Follow these directions and you’ll have amazing slime unicorn poop!

Whip up a batch of this to delight kids and adults alike!

Learn how to make unicorn poop slime that will wow your friends and gross everyone else out! It's so easy, and a blast to make!

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What you’ll need for unicorn poop slime:

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Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Premium Clear, Washable, 1 Gallon, 1 Count - Great For Making SlimeElmer’s Liquid School Glue, Premium Clear, Washable, 1 Gallon, 1 Count – Great For Making SlimeFood Coloring Liqua-Gel - 6 Color Rainbow Kit in .75 fl. oz. (20ml) BottlesFood Coloring Liqua-Gel – 6 Color Rainbow Kit in .75 fl. oz. (20ml) BottlesPurex Sta-Flo Liquid Starch, 64 OuncePurex Sta-Flo Liquid Starch, 64 OunceOriginal Stationery Arts and Crafts Glitter Shake Jars, Extra Fine, 24 Multi color SetOriginal Stationery Arts and Crafts Glitter Shake Jars, Extra Fine, 24 Multi color Set

What to add to slime

Here are some fun things you can add to slime to make it more exciting no matter what recipe you use!

And you always want to keep a bottle of slime reactivator on hand so your slime doesn’t get too sticky over time!

Step by Step Directions to Make Unicorn Poop Slime

Here’s how you can make your unicorn poop slime a success.

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Nothing says happy like a pretty rainbow. And this amazing rainbow slime will be a HUGE hit in your science classroom, or just at home!

We usually use one part glue, one part starch, and half a part water for our slime recipes.

Nothing says happy like a pretty rainbow. And this amazing rainbow slime will be a HUGE hit in your science classroom, or just at home!

After adding the coloring and glue, add the starch and stir.

Nothing says happy like a pretty rainbow. And this amazing rainbow slime will be a HUGE hit in your science classroom, or just at home!

Stir with a fork until you can’t stir any longer.

Let the slime sit for about 5 minutes.

Take out each color of slime and work it together with your hands to remove any remaining stickiness.

Nothing says happy like a pretty rainbow. And this amazing rainbow slime will be a HUGE hit in your science classroom, or just at home!

Stretch out the slime one at a time and arrange them in a rainbow pattern on a flat surface (a table or tray works great)

Twist the rainbow like you’re planning to make bagels out of it.

Learn how to make unicorn poop slime that will wow your friends and gross everyone else out! It's so easy, and a blast to make!

Swirl the swirl into a poop-like pattern.

You’re done!

Learn how to make unicorn poop slime that will wow your friends and gross everyone else out! It's so easy, and a blast to make!

Unicorn poop slime has been created.

If you don’t want the colors to mix too quickly, don’t form the slime into the poop shape until you’ve played with the rainbow a little while.

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My kids loved placing their unicorn toys in the slime to play, although the implications of that are pretty gross, so don’t think about it too much. 😀

Learn how to make unicorn poop slime that will wow your friends and gross everyone else out! It's so easy, and a blast to make!

The Best Materials for Making Slime

Here is what you need to make every basic slime recipe on STEAMsational!

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Elmer’s White Glue

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Elmer’s Clear Glue

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Liquid Laundry Starch

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Borax Powder

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Slime Activator

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Soft Clay

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Biodegradable Glitter

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Measuring Cups and Spoons

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Craft Aprons

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Instant Snow

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Scentless Lotion

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Mixing Bowls

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Sharpie Markers

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Slime Containers

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Removable Labels

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Stirring Spoons

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Soap Dye

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Shaving Cream

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