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Cornstarch and Dish Soap Bubble Dough

An easy, 2-ingredient sensory slime craft for kids that is squishy, stretchy, and incredibly glossy, made right from pantry staples.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 batch
Course: Activity, Craft, Sensory
Cuisine: DIY, Kids

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup fine cornstarch plus extra for dusting
  • 0.5 cup dish soap concentrated, clear or colored
  • 1-2 tbsp cooking oil baby oil or vegetable oil for shine
Optional Add-ins
  • 1-2 drops gel food coloring for pastel colors
  • 2 tbsp extra fine holographic glitter

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Silicone spatula
  • Airtight storage container

Method
 

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, add the cornstarch. If making multiple colors, divide the cornstarch into separate bowls.
  2. Pour the dish soap over the cornstarch. Add any desired food coloring and glitter at this stage.
  3. Stir the mixture with a spatula. It will look dry and crumbly at first. Add the cooking oil to prevent sticking and add a glossy shine.
  4. Once it is too difficult to stir, dust your hands with cornstarch and knead the mixture by hand until it forms a smooth, stretchy dough.
  5. If the dough is too sticky, knead in more cornstarch 1 tablespoon at a time. If it is too dry and crumbly, knead in a squirt of dish soap.
  6. Store in an airtight container when not in use.

Notes

The humidity in your home can affect the dough. Always knead for a full minute before deciding to add more cornstarch or soap.