How To Make Magnetic Slime Using Elmer’s Glue

By Michael Avery in Facts On 25th April 2016
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Here is how you can make magnetic slime using Elmer's glue, iron filings and water for a simple and fun science experiment.

YouTuber Dave Hax created an awesome video that shows you how to make your own on the cheap putty using just Elmer's white glue, some Borax (sodium borate) powder, and iron filings.

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The results work almost exactly as the putty you can buy in novelty shops, seemingly coming alive in the presence of a strong magnetic field.

A lot cheaper then getting the stuff from the store!

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#3 The first thing you need is Elmer’s glue. Surprise!

#4 You will need to get your hands on some Borax. If you don’t have Boarx take a look at your laundry soap.

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#5 Mix it with some water:

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#6 Starting to look like slime:

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#7 Next you will sprinkle in Iron Fillings:

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#8 Sprinkle Away

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#9 Bust out the magnets and have some fun:

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#10 THE STUFF IS WILD!

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#11 Just don’t try and save the mix:

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#12 Check out the full video below: