How to Choose Handmade Slime in the UK: A Maker's Buyer's Guide
Quick Answer
The best UK slime shop for you makes its slime by hand in the UK, lists the ingredients, shows real photos of its own slime, gives a clear dispatch time and sells the texture you enjoy. Expect about £7–£10 for a single handmade slime. This maker's guide lists UK slime shops worth knowing, checked September 2026.
How Do You Choose a UK Slime Shop?
The best UK slime shop for you is one that makes its slime by hand in the UK, lists the ingredients, shows real photos or videos of its own slime, gives a clear dispatch time, and sells the texture you enjoy. Expect to pay about £7–£10 for a handmade slime, with bigger tubs and special editions costing more.
I'm Amber, and I make slime by hand in Hertfordshire — so please read this as a maker's guide rather than an independent review. Below you'll find my own range, what to check before you buy from any shop, how the textures differ, and other UK slime shops worth knowing about, with their details checked in September 2026.
Amber's Slime Studio Range
If you've landed here looking for slime to buy today, here's what we make:
| Slime | Texture | Scent | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Candy Swirl | Butter | Candyfloss | £8.99 |
| Ducky Bubble Bath | Butter | Passion fruit | £8.99 |
| Break the Bank | Butter | Chocolate | £8.99 |
| K-Pop O'Clock | Butter | Bubblegum | £8.99 |
| Sports Launch | Butter | Fresh lime | £8.99 |
| Emoji Madness | Cloud | Taro | £9.99 |
- Shop by texture: butter slime or cloud slime. Icee slime and thick and glossy slime are launching soon, along with a Halloween slime and a Christmas slime.
- Every tub is 250ml, mixed by hand once you order and usually dispatched within 1–2 working days (up to 5 at busy times).
- Standard UK delivery is free when you order 5 or more slimes.
What to Check Before You Buy
Signs of a good slime shop
✅ Made by hand in the UK — fresher on arrival, with no customs charges
✅ Ingredients listed for each slime, so you know what's in the tub before you pay
✅ A clear dispatch time — made-to-order slime takes a few days, and a good shop tells you how many
✅ Airtight tubs — slime dries out quickly in anything else
✅ Care instructions — a maker who explains storage expects your slime to last
✅ Real photos or videos of their own slime, not stock images
✅ Age and supervision guidance — slime is a toy, not food
Red flags
❌ No ingredient information anywhere on the site
❌ No UK contact details or returns information
❌ The same generic photos used across lots of listings
❌ Prices far below other handmade shops, which can mean bulk-bought stock
❌ No answer when you ask how to store it
How Much Should Handmade Slime Cost?
Across the UK shops below, most single handmade slimes cost about £7–£10 when we checked in September 2026. Small pots and simple slimes can start from around £3.50, while big tubs, gift sets and limited editions go well above £10.
Two things move the price more than anything else:
- Tub size. 100ml and 150ml pots are common, some shops use 8oz pots, and ours are 250ml.
- Charms and add-ins. They're placed by hand, which takes time.
Postage is the hidden half of the cost. Our guide to slime free shipping in the UK explains how the thresholds work.
Which Texture Should You Choose?
Texture matters more than colour or scent, because it decides how the slime feels in your hands.
| Texture | Feels like | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Butter | Thick and spreadable, holds a swirl | Kneading, desk fidgeting, low mess |
| Cloud | Light and airy, drizzles like snow | Gentle play and drizzle ASMR |
| Icee | Snowy crunch that resets with each squash | A forgiving, crunchy first slime |
| Thick & glossy | Heavy and shiny, with loud pops and clicks | Big ASMR sounds |
Weighing up the two most-asked-about textures? Our butter slime vs cloud slime comparison goes into detail, and the butter slime guide and cloud slime guide cover each one on its own.
UK Slime Shops Worth Knowing About
I run one of the shops in this space, so this isn't an independent ranking — it's a maker's shortlist of UK slime shops, in no particular order. The details come from each shop's own website, checked in September 2026. Prices, ranges and delivery offers change often, so please confirm on the shop's site before you order.
Squishy Squashy Slimes
A family-run small business making slime to order in the UK. Its website has slime collections including glossy, butter, floam, DIY clay, icee, clear, cloud creme and crunchy, with most single slimes £6.99 to £7.99 in the smaller 5oz pot, plus bundle boxes and a mystery box. It says it aims to make orders daily, and its help centre allows up to 9 business days of processing before an order is shipped. squishysquashyslimes.com
The Slime Company
A UK slime shop run mainly by a mother-and-daughter team. Its slimes come in 100ml and 150ml airtight pots, and it also sells a slime gift set, make-your-own slime kits and slime supplies, with shop prices from £3.50 to £25. It asks customers to allow up to 7 days for made-to-order slime to be dispatched. theslimecompany.co.uk
Mochi Slime
A UK shop whose FAQ says all its slimes are made and shipped from the UK. When we checked, it listed eight slimes from £8.99 to £14.99, some in 8oz pots, across textures including thick and glossy, clear, cloud, butter, icee, jelly, crunchy and snow fizz. Orders are processed within 1–3 business days, with free Royal Mail Tracked 48 delivery on orders over £50. mochislime.co.uk
Slime Marshmallows
A one-person studio: founder Kristie designs, makes and packs every slime herself. The range covers clear, cloud, butter, crunchy, jelly, icee, thick and glossy, and DIY clay slimes, with most single slimes priced between £6.95 and £7.95. Its website gives a processing time of 5–7 days plus shipping, and it ships worldwide. slimemarshmallows.com
Slimer Climber
A small business in the Cotswolds, established in 2017. Most of its slimes are £7.95 in the smaller pot, orders take 1–3 working days to process, and UK shipping is free when you spend £35. slimerclimber.com
Emma Bee Slimes
A UK-based slime shop that sells in timed restocks. Between drops, its website shows when the next restock opens, and new slimes are previewed on its social media. emmabeeslimes.com
Etsy
Etsy is a marketplace rather than a shop, and a practical way to find very small UK makers who don't run their own website. Check each seller's location, ingredient information and dispatch time yourself, because they vary a lot between sellers.
What we do at Amber's Slime Studio is narrower: scented, charm-topped slimes in 250ml tubs, mixed for your order rather than pulled off a shelf. If that sounds like your kind of slime, browse our handmade slimes.
Tips for First-Time Buyers
Where to start
Of the textures we make, butter is the most forgiving: dense, low mess, and it holds its shape between plays. Cotton Candy Swirl is our bestseller. If you'd rather watch something light and drizzly than knead something firm, start with Emoji Madness instead.
What size to get
Pots range from about 100ml to 250ml across UK shops. Ours are 250ml, which is plenty for two hands.
Buying as a gift
Slime makes a good birthday present, stocking filler, party bag treat or desk toy for grown-ups. Remember that handmade slime is usually made to order, so order in good time. Ours is usually dispatched within 1–2 working days, or up to 5 at busy times. Buying well ahead? Scheduled delivery means your slime is made close to the date rather than sitting in a drawer.
Is Slime Still Popular in 2026?
Yes — slime is still going strong in 2026, but it has grown up. What started as a viral craze has settled into a lasting hobby. Parents look for screen-free play, teens and adults keep a tub nearby to fidget with, and satisfying slime videos are still everywhere online.
The market has matured too. Small independent makers now focus on proper handmade textures, richer scents and small batches — you can see that in the range of UK shops above. If anything, it's a better time to buy: the makers still here are the ones who care about the craft.
Curious which textures people reach for when they want to unwind? Our guide to what kind of slime is best for stress relief compares them.
The UK Slime Community
- Instagram — search #UKSlime and #SlimeUK to find makers and see textures in action
- YouTube — slime videos are a quick way to see how a texture moves before you buy
- Markets and craft fairs — many makers sell in person, which is the only way to feel a texture first
Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes making and new releases.
FAQ
What are the best UK slime shops?
It depends on the texture and price you want. UK slime shops worth a look include Amber's Slime Studio, Squishy Squashy Slimes, The Slime Company, Mochi Slime, Slime Marshmallows, Slimer Climber and Emma Bee Slimes. Check each shop's ingredients, dispatch time and delivery costs before you order.
How much does handmade slime cost in the UK?
Most single handmade slimes from UK shops cost about £7–£10, based on prices we checked in September 2026. Small pots can cost less, while big tubs, gift sets and limited editions cost more.
How can I tell if a slime shop is genuinely UK-based and handmade?
Look for UK contact details, ingredient lists, real photos or videos of the maker's own slime, and written care instructions. A stated made-to-order dispatch time is also a good sign that the slime is mixed after you order.
How long does slime delivery take in the UK?
It depends on the shop. Handmade shops usually need a few days to make and dispatch your order, and then Royal Mail delivery follows. Ours is made once you order and usually dispatched within 1–2 working days (up to 5 at busy times) — see our shipping page for delivery options and prices.
Can I return slime if I don't like it?
Return policies vary between shops, so check before you buy. Ours are explained on our returns page.
Written by Amber
Amber is the founder of Amber's Slime Studio. She has been making slime for years and still makes every batch by hand. She's passionate about creating high-quality slimes that bring joy and sensory satisfaction.
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