Creepy Crawly Grub Slime Recipe Inspired by Lion King

This Homemade Lion King Grub Slime Recipe was inspired by Timon and Pumbaa’s Grub in the movie. We think it turned out to be a fantastic Lion King craft that works for kids of all ages who love the movie or bugs! This bug slime can be altered for lessons at home or in the classroom.

Easy Grub & Bug Slime REcipe

We took our favorite easy slime recipe and added a bright yellow color that reminds us of the sun and some grubs and bugs for extra ooey, gooey slime fun.

Related: 15 more ways how to make slime at home

This homemade slime recipe is made with liquid starch instead of borax.

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Supplies Needed to Make Lion King Grub Slime

• 1 Bottle of Clear Glue
• Yellow Food Coloring
• Plastic Bugs
• 2 Tablespoons Water
• 1/2 Cup Liquid Starch
• Bowl
• Measuring Cups
• Spoon or Wooden Stick

Directions to Make Homemade Slime with Grubs

Step 1

In a bowl combine the glue, 2 drops of yellow food coloring, and water.

Mix together with stirrer.

Step 2

Now add in the liquid starch slowing and stir thoroughly at the same time.

You’ll notice the slime forming right before your eyes and when this happens, you’ll need to use hands to knead the slime for a few minutes.

Step 3

Once it’s all combined add in your choice of plastic bugs.

Step 4

Place on leaf plate and let Timon and Pumbaa enjoy their grub bug slime.

Finished Bug Slime Recipe

You can store any leftovers in an airtight container for future use!

Have fun playing with this addictive easy slime recipe!

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LOVE THIS SLIME? We Wrote the Book on Slime…

Our book, 101 Kids Activities that are the Ooey, Gooey-est Ever! features tons of fun slimes, doughs and moldables just like this one to provide hours of ooey, gooey fun! Awesome, right? You can also check out more slime recipes here.

More Slime Making Fun from Kids Activities Blog

Want more fun, ooey-gooey activities to keep little hands busy?

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• Try making Pokemon Pokeball Squishy!
• Make unicorn slime…it is so pretty!
• Try some alien slime inspired by the movie, Toy Story.
• Dragon slime is gorgeously deep colored and sparkly.
• Galaxy slime is one of my favorite homemade slime recipes.
• Try this animal slime inspired by the Encanto movie.
• Make your own glow in the dark slime.

How did your homemade slime recipe turn out inspired by the movie, The Lion King?