diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 3d65a4a..18425c0 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 # Changelog
 
+## [Jun 13th 2024] Unnamed Minor Update
+
+- Add crafting recipe for slime
+- Decrement hotbar slot count from 9 to 8
+
 ## [Jun 13th 2024] Update: Slimey Swamps
 
 - Added swamps
diff --git a/mods/pyutest_core/crafts.lua b/mods/pyutest_core/crafts.lua
index 4fc0f84..3ff0e13 100644
--- a/mods/pyutest_core/crafts.lua
+++ b/mods/pyutest_core/crafts.lua
@@ -169,6 +169,15 @@ minetest.register_craft({
   }
 })
 
+minetest.register_craft({
+  output = "pyutest_core:slime_block",
+  type = "shapeless",
+  recipe = {
+    "pyutest_core:clay_block",
+    "pyutest_core:swampy_grass_block"
+  }
+})
+
 minetest.register_craft({
   output = "pyutest_core:clay_block 4",
   recipe = {
diff --git a/mods/pyutest_core/player.lua b/mods/pyutest_core/player.lua
index f5e581b..1ba71a6 100644
--- a/mods/pyutest_core/player.lua
+++ b/mods/pyutest_core/player.lua
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ minetest.register_on_joinplayer(function (player)
 
   player:get_inventory():set_width("main", 8)
   player:get_inventory():set_size("main", 8 * 4)
-  player:hud_set_hotbar_itemcount(9)
+  player:hud_set_hotbar_itemcount(8)
 
   -- creative mode privs
   if minetest.is_creative_enabled(name) then