Click on and expand the video to see an alternative use for this snow grow powder!

Amazing Magic Snow granules that magically expand into white fluffy snow, a fantastic material for sensory play.

• Add water and the powder turns into fake snow
• Expands to 100 times its original volume
• Spray with water to keep for several months
• Leave to dry and reuse
• 1 x Magic Snow DIY Slushy Snowman
• Ideal fun seasonal crafting for children!
• Lovely stocking or party bag filler

Enjoy creating your very own Frosty The Snowman with this Magic Snow DIY Slushy Snowman Kit. Complete with magic white snow, stick arms, a bright orange carrot nose, eyes, mouth, buttons and black hat; this slushy snowman can be assembled in the comfort of your own home away from the cold.

Click on this link above for the full version of this and other spells: Potions and Explosions Spell Book 

SAFETY:

• Not suitable for children under 4.
• Children should always be supervised.
• Magic Snow is very slippery when wet, so make sure any spillages are cleaned up immediately to prevent slipping accidents.
• Do not dispose of down the sink; it may clog up the drain.

HOW DOES MAGIC SNOW WORK?

1. Add a small amount of Magic Snow on to the palm of your hand. Using the pipette squirt water onto the powder. Watch it magically grow in your hand!
2. Add 1 teaspoon (about 3 g) of Magic Snow powder into an empty clear beaker. Measure 30 ml of room temperature water into a second beaker. Quickly pour all of the water into the cup with the Magic Snow and watch the powder erupt into white fluffy snow!

Want coloured snow? Just add a few drops of food colouring to the water before pouring in onto the Magic Snow granules.

Want to build a snowman? Form the snow into snow balls or use the plastic ‘snowman shaped’ packaging.

Build a snowman with this amazing water absorbing polymer!

Place in the freezer on a tray for an hour or more. You can now stack your snowballs on top of each other and then decorate them!

Want to make a snow fort? Create enough snow to fill an ice tray. Place in the freezer for an hour and you will have building blocks to make a frozen fort! If the blocks are stuck in the tray just run some warm water on the back of the tray to loosen them.

Science in a Nutshell

Magic Snow is an erupting polymer! Magic Snow is actually derived from the superabsorbent polymer, sodium polyacrylate, found in baby nappies. The only difference (and it’s a big one) is that the Magic Snow polymer not only absorbs water but the long chains of molecules swell to an enormous size.

The polymer soaks up water using the process of osmosis (water molecules pass through a barrier from one side to the other). When water comes in contact with the polymer, it moves from outside the polymer to the inside and causes it to swell. The polymer chains have an elastic quality however, they can only stretch only so far and hold just so much water.

The Magic Snow reaction is a great example of a physical reaction – a reaction where the substance itself does not change. When an ice cube melts, a physical reaction takes place where the solid ice turns into a liquid, but the substance (water) never changes – it’s still water! However, in a chemical reaction, a new substance is formed and energy is either given off or absorbed.

If you think of the Magic Snow powder as millions of tiny sponges, it’s easy to see that neither the Magic Snow powder or the water was changed. If you allow the water to evaporate, the Magic Snow powder dries out and returns to its previous state, ready to be used again.

Also, because of water’s unique shape, it is capable of associating with two polymer chains. For this reason, two polymer chains surround each layer of water molecules, with each row of water molecules forming a bridge between the two chains. Imagine the polymer–water
complex as something of a molecular sandwich, where the polymer chains are the “bread” and the water molecules are the “jam.” This ability of water to link between chains is called cross-linking, and it is what allows the polymer to absorb so much water.

What happens when you put some table salt on top of the snow?

Salt causes water to leak out of the sodium polyacrylate because it disrupts the attraction between water and the polymer chain. When salt is added, it breaks up into negative and positive ions, which are also attracted to the water molecules. In fact, each ion attracts several water molecules to it. Eventually, when enough salt is added, the water molecules become more attracted to the ions than the polymer chains, and water leaks out of the mixture.

This product is used in Scientific Sue’s Magical Science and Engineering Show

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Children wearing safety goggles mix bright green slime during a hands-on kitchen science experiment—learning through messy, magical STEM play!

Welcome to the squishy, stretchy, super-fun world of slime making — with a scientific twist!
Whether you’re a budding scientist, a creative crafter or an enthusiastic educator, Scientific Sue’s Super Slime Activator Kit gives you everything you need to make perfect slime at home, in the garden — or with your classroom of curious kids.

Inside your kit you’ll find:

• 600 ml of premium PVA glue — the fluffy, sticky base for satisfying slime texture.

• 500 ml of slime activator liquid — specially formulated to transform glue into stretchy, squishy slime.

• 10 measuring cups (each 30 ml) — to help you pour just the right amount of glue or activator.

• 5 small pipettes (each 5 ml) — for precise measuring, slow drips or creative slime-lab experiments.

With these tools, you can explore slime-making as a fun hands-on activity or a playful science lesson. Mix the glue with water and activator, stir and knead — and soon you’ll have ooey, gooey, squishy slime that’s perfect for sensory play, classroom science or family fun.

Get ready to stretch it, poke it, squish it — and above all, experiment! Because with every slime batch, you’re not just making slime… you’re bringing Science2Life.

The Ultimate Slime Science Guide

Safety First – Because Science Should Be Safe and Fun!

Our slime activator contains sodium tetraborate (borax) in a safe 4% solution.

Non-toxic
Washable
Safe when used as directed

Safety Guidelines:

• Adult supervision required
• Not suitable for children under 5
• Always wash hands before and after use
• Keep away from eyes and mouth

Scientific Sue’s Favourite Slime Recipe

Bath foams aren’t just for bubbles — they’re perfect for adding colour and changing the texture of your slime! Safety goggles on, slime at the ready!

Perfect for beginners and slime pros alike!

• 15 ml PVA glue*
• 45 ml water
• A small squeeze of paint or food colouring
• 10–15 ml Super Slime Activator

(*Tested with Brian Clegg, Cleopatra, Classmate Blue Label, and Sticky Situations clear PVA glues.)

Note: Some glues are pre-diluted, so experiment a little to get the texture just right!

How to Achieve the Best Stretchy Slime

How to Achieve the Best Stretchy Slime

The exact amount can vary slightly depending on the specific concentration of your PVA glue, so it is best to add the activator solution a little at a time and stretch and fold the mixture to reach the desired consistency.

1 Start with your basic mixture

• 15 ml glue + 45 ml water

2 Add activator slowly

• Add 1–2 ml activator, stir 20–30 seconds.
• Add another 1–2 ml and mix again.
  Slime will thicken around 20 – 30 seconds as cross-linking begins – patience pays off!
• It takes time for the links to be made, if you add more activator before the links have been made your slime will be stiff and will break easily.

3 When slime pulls away from the bowl

Begin handling and stretching + folding.
This improves elasticity by aligning polymer chains.

4 If still sticky

Add only a few drops at a time.
Too much activator = stiff, rubbery slime.

5 Sue’s favourite consistency

15 ml glue: 45 ml water
What will yours be?

By following these steps and adjusting gradually, you can achieve the perfect stretchy slime consistency.

Sue’s Top Slime-Making Tips

• Shake well! Give your activator bottle a good 10-second shake before use.
• Different glues = different amounts of water and activator
• Measure carefully using the included cups and pipette.
• Keep a slime diary! Record your favourite recipes so you can recreate that perfect slime again and again.

Slime Add-Ins to Spark Creativity

Take your slime to the next level with fun sensory add-ins:

Foam beads – crunchy texture
Soft clay – for buttery smooth slime
Glitter & sequins – sparkle galore
Mini charms – surprise figures inside
Confetti – party slime vibes
Water beads – bouncy & squishy
Glow powder – light it up at night
Thermochromic pigments – colour-changing fun
Essential oils – relaxing scents like lavender or peppermint

Mix and match for your own signature slime!

Reuse Your Bottle – Science Meets Sustainability

Our bottles are made to be reused! Here’s how:

• Rinse thoroughly with warm water
• Add a drop of washing-up liquid, shake, then rinse again
• Air dry upside down before refilling

Thank you for choosing a greener science adventure!

The Science Behind the Slime – Meet Borax!

Sodium tetraborate —also known as 

• Used by the ancient Egyptians for metalworking and mummification
• Brought to Europe via the Silk Road around the 1300s
• Mined near the surface in California since the 1880s
• Today it’s found in laundry boosters, cleaners, hand soaps, gels, lotions, bath bombs… and of course SLIME!

When the activator is mixed with PVA glue, it causes cross-linking, turning runny glue into a stretchy, bouncy polymer –  SLIME!

Despite common myths, borax is safe when used properly, and it’s a brilliant way to explore real chemistry through hands-on play.

Perfect for Home & Classroom STEM Learning

Scientific Sue’s Super Slime Activator is ideal for:

• Science experiments
• Classroom STEM activities
• Birthday parties
• Sensory play
• Science clubs and camps

Make learning hands-on, messy, and memorable!

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