How to Make Slime the Easy Way in 2024
Slime is an endlessly fun substance to both play with and create no matter your age. The rise of this sticky, gooey substance for sensory play and scientific reaction experiments has been witnessed in many homes. Not only is slime easy to create from rather common ingredients you may already have in your home, but it's also a lot of fun to customize for whatever use you enjoy, whether it's just digging your fingers in for sensory fun or using it to make horror movie style slime for your toy monsters.
How do you make homemade slime? How do you make 3 ingredient slime? The tips below for making your own slime usually involve only a few ingredients, most of which can be found in your kitchen, laundry room or bathroom to create perfectly slimy slime that will offer houses of enjoyment for play and study no matter your kid's age. Slime and making it can also work as a fun and stress-relieving activity for adults as well.
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How to Make Your Own Slime Easily
What You’ll Need
Making really cool slime may be easier than you think, involving just a few household ingredients that form a chemical reaction to create slime's sticky and viscous consistency. This means you may want to lay down oil cloths, drop cloths, tarps or other protective covers like newspapers on your surfaces before mixing and playing with the slime.
Materials
- A bowl
- Measuring cups
- Wooden stir sticks
- Airtight containers
Before you start, gather together any customization elements like food coloring, glitter, beads or other additives you want to personalize your slime.
Instructions for Two Ingredient Slime
The most common ingredient in making slime is white glue, like Elmer’s or any other kids' glue, which contains a chemical called polyvinyl acetate. This glue comes in white, clear, blue and even glitter varieties all of which are good for making slime. You will need a couple of bottles to create a small ball or around a cup of slime
Ingredients
- Borax
- Glue
Steps
- Measure out 1 tablespoon of Borax and mix with a cup of water.
- Combine this mixture with the glue and a little bit of additional water. As soon as you pour them together, you will see the solid glops beginning to form within, which will increase the more you agitate the mixture.
- Continue mixing or pulling with your hands until all of the liquids in the bowl have joined the slime.
Modifications to the Recipe
This simple slime is easy with only two ingredients, but you can use it as a base for many ways to customize the look of your slime. Use liquid or gel food coloring mixed with the glue to create colorful slime. You can also add glitter, small beads and other substances to your mixture to create texture and dimension in the slime.
If you find the mixture is too sticky, add a little bit of saline solution, which is found in contact lens solution, another material great for slime making. How to make the best fluffy slime? For a fluffier slime, add a cup of shaving cream to the mix which will make it a little more foamy than gel-like in consistency.
Clean Up and Storage
For cleaning up, use soapy water solutions to wipe hands, dishware and the table. Store your slime in an air-proof plastic bag or container at room temperature to prevent dirt and mold from setting up residence in your mixture.
How to Make Slime Without Borax
While Borax makes a great material to make slime, you may want to limit exposure, especially in small children, who are likely to put things in their mouths. It can also irritate hands, like any soap, with prolonged exposure. A great alternative approach to getting the same slime consistency combines the glue with milder ingredients like saline solution and baking soda.
Ingredients
- Glue
- Baking Soda
- Saline Solution
Steps
- Combine 1-2 bottles of school glue, with one teaspoon of baking soda and 5-7 drops of saline solution (this is often sold as contact lens fluid.)
Make sure to look for a saline solution that contains boric acid, a milder substance that will help create the same reaction with the glue to add texture to your slime.
How to Make Slime Without Glue
If you want to make some slime but don't have any Elmer’s glue on hand, there are some other cool ways to create slime with similar textural properties.
Skim Milk and Vinegar Slime
You can also make a chemical-free mixture with a slightly different texture using skim milk, vinegar, baking soda, and a coffee filter.
Steps
- Combine several cups of skim milk with a tablespoon of vinegar in a bowl.
- Stir until the solids begin to form in the milk proteins. These solids can be removed and drained off in a sieve or coffee filter.
- Add one tablespoon of baking soda to the mix to solidify the proteins more and create a slimy consistency.
Because this slime is made from all-natural ingredients, it is only good for short periods of play (3-5 days). Keep it refrigerated when not in use.
Cornstarch and Dish Soap Slime
Another great recipe for slime without glue is to mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in a bowl with 1 1/2 cups of ordinary dish soap. This slime forgoes the stickiness of glue, but with a little mixing and work, creates a nice consistency that is easy to clean up and doesn’t get all over your hands.
Edible Marshmallow Slime
For a fun edible slime, use a jar of marshmallow fluff mixed with powdered sugar and food coloring. Use it as a dip for fruit or graham crackers as a healthy snack for kids or to top off “slime”-covered Halloween treats.
These fun ways to whip up slime are sure to make great activities for kids, making them perfect for Easter craft ideas, Halloween craft ideas, Christmas crafts or kids’ birthday party activities.
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