A Little Crabby

Texture: DIY Clay (Butter Slime Base)

Scent: Suntan Lotion

Size: 8oz

Level: Intermediate

A Little Crabby was originally part of our Zodiac Birthday Box for Cancers. But it was way too cute to not bring it to the site for the summer. First, the crab face! Those eyes! Then there's the suntan lotion scented butter slime base - creamy, pillowy, soft. 

Squishing in the crab is just as satisfying to feel as it is to watch. The texture then gets thicker, more holdable and spreadable. The color - a fun pop of purple. 

You'll feel anything but crabby with this one! 

Wash your hands with cool water before playing
Never mix food and slime; it will cause mold
Keep slime in an airtight container when you’re not using it
If you ignore the clay topper, it will dry out over time and it will definitely dry out if left outside of the container (you may want it to dry out so you can keep it as a little friend)
Check in on your slime regularly; if you leave it alone for months, the compound changes so make sure you maintain by treating it based on how it feels (see tips below)
If your slime feels sticky, use activator (available in our shop); the stickier it is, the more you need (blend well; takes time to fully mix in, but add slowly and methodically so you do not overactivate)
If your slime feels rippy and hard, it may need to warm up; try holding it in the palm of your hand and running warm to hot water over it (not so hot that it will burn) for 5-10 seconds (continue until soft)
If it is not softening, add a little bit of lotion (unscented is best if you don’t want to impact the smell) and mix thoroughly
The clay in the slime dries out when outside for a long time; if your slime is out for hours, it will harden
This slime will expand with the addition of clay so it’s also best to have another container on hand

This type is called DIY clay because the clay piece that matches is hand-made (hence DIY) and when you mix it in with the base slime, you create a new texture (so you do-it-yourself too). Sometimes the clay pieces are so cute, it’s hard to imagine squishing them (you can let it dry out and keep it as a little friend). But we promise, mushing is incredibly satisfying.

Whatever the base texture is, the addition of clay will make the slime more rich and dough-like and buttery in vibe. You can add the excess to an air-tight container you may have at home or a zip lock bag.
Slime is hand-made and artisanal. Squeezing is known to release tense muscles associated with stress. Playing with it has a soothing feeling. Small parts are a choking hazard. Keep away from infants and pets (sofas, clothing and hair too).