Make Minions slime jars for party favors that kids will love. These simple Minion jars take only a few supplies and make quick, fun favors or boredom busters that last for hours of play.
The Minions movie has sparked renewed interest in all things yellow and silly. If your kids love the Minions, these Minion slime jars are an easy craft that doubles as a party favor. They’re fun to make together and even more fun to play with. Below is a clear, step-by-step guide for decorating jars and making bright yellow slime to fill them.
Supplies for decorating Minion jars
- Small jars (baby food jars or small mason jars work well)
- Black and gray vinyl (or black cardstock and gray cardstock)
- Small circle punch or scissors
- Fabric tape with denim pattern, washi tape, or blue cardstock
- Moveable eyes (or drawn/painted eyes)
- Black multi-surface paint for the lids
- Glue or adhesive for vinyl and tape
Baby food jars are the ideal size for individual favors, but any small jar will do. To make the Minion look, cut a thin strip of black vinyl to wrap around the jar as the goggle strap. If vinyl isn’t available, black cardstock, washi tape, or a painted band will work perfectly. For the goggle lenses, punch or cut gray circles from vinyl or paper, then attach moveable eyes on top. Cover the bottom of the jar with denim-pattern tape or blue cardstock to suggest Minion overalls. Finish by painting the lids black for a cohesive look.
Minions slime recipe (easy and reliable)
Ingredients
- 2 bottles Elmer’s white school glue (standard 4–6 oz bottles)
- 1 teaspoon Borax
- Yellow food coloring
- Warm water
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl
- Small cup to dissolve Borax
- Spoon or spatula for stirring
- Airtight containers or the decorated jars for storage
Instructions
- Pour the glue into a medium bowl. Use the empty glue bottles to add warm water: fill each bottle with warm water, replace the cap, shake to loosen remaining glue, then pour that water into the bowl. Stir to combine the glue and water.
- Add yellow food coloring to the glue mixture and stir until the color is even. Adjust the amount of food coloring to reach the bright Minion yellow you want.
- In a small cup, dissolve 1 teaspoon of Borax into 1/2 cup warm water, stirring until the powder is fully dissolved.
- Slowly pour the Borax solution into the colored glue mixture while stirring continuously. The slime will begin to thicken as you mix. Keep stirring until the slime pulls away from the sides of the bowl and is easy to handle.
- Remove the slime from the bowl and knead briefly with clean hands to reach the desired consistency. If it’s too sticky, knead in a little more Borax solution very sparingly.
- Once finished, place the slime inside the decorated jars and seal with lids. Store in an airtight container or keep them closed in the jars to prevent drying.
This slime recipe makes enough to fill roughly 4–6 small jars depending on jar size. Properly stored in airtight containers, the slime can be used repeatedly and stays soft for a long time. These slime jars make excellent favors for a Minions-themed party, classroom treats, or simple boredom-busting activities at home.
Tips for success: supervise young children when making slime, especially when using Borax; measure carefully; adjust coloring slowly to reach the desired shade; and label jars with a brief note about keeping the slime sealed to stay fresh. Personalize jars with name tags or ribbon for party gifting.
More craft ideas and variations: consider glow-in-the-dark slime, themed mason jars, or coordinating Minion bookmarks to create a full Minions party package. These simple additions can make a memorable celebration or creative afternoon at home.
