Pumpkin Glow in the Dark Slime in a Jar

This year we're taking Halloween-themed slime to a whole new level with this spooktacular Pumpkin Glow in the Dark Slime recipe... plus, we've included a Jack O'lantern jar craft to make it even more fun! Scroll down to see how to make this spooky pumpkin slime in a jar! 

This pumpkin slime is just too awesome! Kids obsessed with everything-slime will be over the moon. We've created an easy recipe that will give you a super stretchy and wobbly slime that glows in the dark. Perfect for Halloween night! 

To make this even more Halloween-themed, we added a simple and super fast way to turn a jar into an adorably scary Jack o' Lantern to put your glowing slime inside. 

Gather up the supplies for some slime-time fun and let's get crafty!

Looking for more slime recipes to make your little ones super happy? Check this other Pumpkin Slime, this Fall Slime, or this super fun Candy Corn Slime.

How to make Pumpkin Slime in a Jar.

Glow in the dark slime - Supplies:

• 1 (8 ounce) plastic storage jar 
• 2 (6 ounce) bottles Elmer's Glue in glow in the dark orange (You only need about 1 ½ bottles)
• About ¼ cup warm water
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1½ tablespoon contact lens solution (containing boric acid)

For the pumpkin slime jar, you'll also need:

• 1 sheet black cardstock or construction paper
• 1 sheet green cardstock or construction paper
• 1 green chenille stem
• 1 green 1-inch pom poms
• Glue stick, glue dots, or hot glue.

Glow in the Dark Slime - Instructions:

STEP 1: Start mixing the main ingredients.

Start by grabbing a large bowl and empty the entire content of the glow in the dark glue bottle in it.

STEP 2: Add water.

Once you've emptied the bottle of glue, fill it up with warm water, about ¼ of a cup. Shake to mix all the remaining glue from the bottle with the water. Remember to seal the lid well to avoid spilling!

STEP 3: Blend, blend, blend!

Take the water and glue mixture and pour it into the bowl with the rest of the glue and stir to blend everything.

STEP 4: Add the baking soda and the contact solution.

Get the baking soda and mix it with the glue by stirring the mixture thoroughly. Then, use the contact solution. Simply add it to the bowl and mix until your slime starts to take the shape of a ball.

STEP 5: Knead your slime!

You'll feel the slime is super sticky at first, but you just need to play with it and knead it and the slime will start taking shape and be less and less sticky. 

Jack o' Lantern Jar - Instructions:

STEP 1: Cut out Jack o' Lantern features.

Take your black cardstock and cut out the eyes and smile for your jar.

STEP 2: Work on the lid.

Using a pencil, trace the outline of the lid on green paper and cut it out. Now, glue this to the top of the jar's lid. 

Take the green paper and cut a strip of it that is ½ inch by 9 inches. Use your glue and attach it to the rim of the lid.

STEP 3: Create the twisted chenille stems.

Now, it's time to work on the chenille stems. Take one, twist it around a pencil, and then remove it and bend it right in the centre. Glue the centre to the middle of the jar's lid and then add the pom-pom over the stem.

STEP 4: Add some final details.

Now, you just need to add some of the facial features to the jar and some hair to make it look extra cute. Once your jack o' lantern jar is complete, take the slime and put as much of it as it fits. Seal the lid, and your Halloween slime is complete.

We hope you enjoy your Glow in the Dark slime!! How cute would this pumpkin slime in a jar be to gift to trick or treaters this Halloween! 

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