8 Useless, But Awesome DIY Slime Recipes

FYI, slime doesn't always equal disgusting.

For those days of summer vacation when you feel like you want to pull your hair out of boredom, why not try these epic DIY slime recipes? Sure they're completely useless, but they're seriously cool to look at. Check out the tutorials below.

1. Color Changing Slime

We tend to dream in shades of pink over here, so this hue-changing magenta slime is the key to our bliss. Heat it up to make it lighter and cool it down to make it darker–simple as that.

2. Galaxy Slime

Because we now know how to do glitter the right way, this sparkly galaxy slime is everything. The tutorial even shows you how to make it into a cool desk decoration. See? Not completely useless.

 

3. Glow-in-the-Dark Slime

If you haven't experienced fluorescent slime yet, you're missing out. Bust this one out in honor of the Ghostbusters premiere or save it for Halloween, either way, it's rad.

 

4. Metallic Slime

Silver and gold isn't just for jewelry lately, it's for random DIY projects now too.

 

5. Giant Floam Slime

Time for a major throwback. If you're a 90's kid then you're definitely a little nostalgic for floam. It was weirdly awesome and this giant slime version takes it to a completely new level.

 

6. Liquid Mini Starbucks Slime

The mini slime versions of a few rainbow Starbucks drinks could make another super cute room or desk decoration.  Adding smileys just make them extra adorable.

 

7. Unicorn Slime

Since you know we're all about getting in touch with your inner unicorn, we had to include this colorful creation.

 

8. Edible Starburst Slime

Sweet treats are always a yes in our book, so this edible Starburst slime is next on our to-make list.

 

Whew, that was a lot of work. We think you'll need THESE DIY drink ideas that will cool you down.