Use This Easter Peeps Hack to Make Slime Without Glue

Only three ingredients needed. No glue necessary.

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To make Peeps candy slime, first add 1 tablespoon coconut oil to each bowl. Then, add same-colored candy to individual bowls. Melt the candy by microwaving the candy in a microwavable bowl for 30-seconds. Add two tablespoons of cornstarch, then mix together. Make ropes of each other. Then twist them together to make rainbow Peeps candy slime.

From: HGTV Handmade

Photo by: Cassidy Garcia

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By: Rachael Jones

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Peeps candy is available for many different holidays — but if you can't find them on the shelves, just order them online. And did you know you can do a lot more with those cute, marshmallowy treats than just eat them? Refocus your kids' sugary energy with this super easy, Easter Peeps slime hack that's sure to keep them busy. Bonus: no glue needed.

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Materials Needed:

Peeps candy (5 pieces)
2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon coconut oil

1: Prep Bowls

Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to a microwaveable bowl (Image 1). Then add five same-colored Peeps to each bowl (Image 2).

To make Peeps candy slime, first add 1 tablespoon coconut oil to each bowl. Then, add same-colored candy to individual bowls. Melt the candy by microwaving the candy in a microwavable bowl for 30-seconds. Add two tablespoons of cornstarch, then mix together. Make ropes of each other. Then twist them together to make rainbow Peeps candy slime.

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2: Melt Candy

Place the bowl in the microwave and melt candy for 30 seconds.

Bowl Of Peeps Candy Placed Inside Microwave

Homemade Peeps Candy Slime: Melt in Microwave

From: HGTV Handmade

Photo by: Cassidy Garcia

Cassidy Garcia

3: Add Cornstarch + Mix

Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave. Then add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the melted mixture and mix the ingredients together with your hands. Tip: Be sure not to overwork the slime to keep a gooey consistency.

Two Woman Hand-Mixing Melted Peeps Candy Above Bowls

Homemade Peeps Candy Slime: Hand Mix

From: HGTV Handmade

Photo by: Cassidy Garcia

Cassidy Garcia

4: Create + Combine Ropes

To make rainbow slime, make different colors of slime ropes and place them side-by-side. Then twist the ropes together.

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Homemade Peeps Candy Slime: Twist Rope

Photo By: Cassidy Garcia

Homemade Peeps Candy Slime

Photo By: Cassidy Garcia

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