DIY Slime Squishies - by Alyssa Jagan (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

MIX IT. STRETCH IT. SQUISH IT. SQUEEZE IT. Two irresistible sensory crafts come together in one ultimate DIY guide!

Why choose between slime and squishies when you can make both? In DIY Slime Squishies, slime expert and author Alyssa Jagan shows young makers how to create colorful, stretchy, crunchy, fluffy slimes and amazingly squeezable DIY squishies--then customize them for even more satisfying sensory fun.

With colorful photography, approachable instructions, and endless opportunities to experiment, this comprehensive reference explores:

• Essential slime and squishy supplies and safety tips
• Fun borax-free slime recipes featuring an array of satisfyingly squishy textures
• Must-have mix-ins, including glitter, beads, clay, foil, foam, and more
• Step-by-step squishy techniques for making, decorating, and storing your creations
• Cute DIY squishy projects and variations for loads of creative possibilities
• Troubleshooting tips for better slime-making success
• A Squishy Inspiration Guide for finding your favorite look, sound, and squish

Start with the essential supplies and techniques for successful slime and squishy-making, including important tips for making and storing your creations safely. Then explore an incredible assortment of colors, textures, scents, beads, glitter, charms, pompoms, metallic foil, fake snow, air-dry clay, and other mix-ins that make every creation uniquely yours.

Next, get mixing with fun slime recipes, from essential white- and clear-glue slimes to irresistible sensory favorites including cloud, jelly cube, Icee, metallic, crunchy charms, glitter bomb, bingsu bead, fishbowl, sugar, and slushie slime. Helpful troubleshooting tips show you how to fix sticky situations and keep your slime in great shape.

Then it's time to squish! Learn basic techniques for making squishies before turning them into fun designs, including eggs, dumplings, fish, and s'mores, with variations providing even more creative possibilities.

DIY Slime Squishies is packed with hands-on, screen-free fun for slime fans, squishy collectors, crafty kids, and sensory-play enthusiasts.

Mix it, make it, and give it a squish!

SAFETY NOTE: Keep your squishy away from extreme temperatures. For example, do not refrigerate, freeze, microwave, or heat your squishy. Avoid leaving it in a car or in direct sunlight for extended periods. Don't leave squishies near sources of heat like radiators, vents, heating pads, or stoves. Extreme temperatures can affect the materials and may cause the squishy to leak, burst, or become damaged.

About the Author

Alyssa Jagan is Alyssa of @CraftySlimeCreator, which has been named one of the best slime accounts on Instagram. She is also the author of Ultimate Slime, which has been published in eleven languages, and Ultimate Slime Extreme Edition, both published by Quarry Books. In addition, Alyssa has been profiled by a variety of media outlets, including The New York Times, the Associated Press, The Globe and Mail, and the BBC. She lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.