Greetings, my dears! If you no longer know what to do with yourself, and you are tired of solving riddles, I offer you the following solution. Today we will learn how to make a wonderful anti-stress toy at home - slime, or, as it is also called, slime. It should be noted that it is good for both children and adults. To be honest, I don’t even know who will like this toy more.
While I was preparing this article for you, I realized that I became interested in sliming - it’s a very interesting activity. But the most important thing is that your children will certainly enjoy this type of creativity, as well as its result. For example, my daughter enthusiastically accepted the idea of making slime at home.
Beautiful slime at home
We tried different ingredients, but the best ones turned out to be edible, glass and magnetic slimes. Below you will find a wide variety of homemade slime recipes. However, it is difficult to imagine real slimes without glue, sodium tetraborate (borax) and soda. So experiment, try and create!
How to make slime in 5 minutes without PVA glue and sodium - recipe for children (+ video)
This slime is prepared very easily and quickly with just one ingredient, so even a child can handle it. It is safe to prepare and does not require much skill.
Cooking method in stages:
Pour thick shower gel into a bowl.
Let it evaporate for two minutes. We wait for the mass to cool and place it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Slime for children is ready!
Tip: to prevent the finished slime from sticking to your hands, you can grease it with a small amount of vegetable oil!
Work instructions indicating proportions
Before you start making it, you should carefully study how to make slime from silicate glue, PVA or stationery glue. Each recipe must maintain a certain proportion of ingredients.
Made from silicate glue and boric acid
Boric acid is a very good thickener, and silicate glue is a good base. Additionally, toilet soap is also used. Manufacturing principle:
- Cut 1/4 of the soap bar into small pieces. Pour 100 g of water into it. Wait until the pieces dissolve.
- Pour 1 teaspoon of soap solution and the same amount of borax into a separate container. Mix the ingredients well.
- You need to gradually add silicate glue to the prepared mixture. In this case, 100 g will be enough.
- Knead the composition. If the base sticks to your hands, you need to add a little more boric acid and soap solution in equal proportions.
From silicate glue and water
To make this slime you need the following ingredients:
- Ice water – 300 g.
- 4 small pieces of ice.
- 100 g silicate glue.
- A tablespoon of soda.
Mix water with soda. Add pieces of ice and wait until they are completely dissolved. Then gradually pour in the glue. Mix all ingredients.
Slime made from silicate adhesive and water
From silicate glue and toothpaste
You can get a fragrant slime if you use only 2 components - 100 g of toothpaste and 4 tablespoons of silicate glue. You need to mix the ingredients until bubbles appear.
Slime with toothpaste
Note! You can leave the mixture in the refrigerator for 20 minutes, and then knead the mixture using rubber gloves.
You might be interested in this Master class on creating dynamic cardboard toys
Slime with shampoo
You can prepare an elastic and at the same time matte slime if you use the following ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. l. shampoo. Shower gel will also work.
- 3 tbsp. l. starch.
- 100 g silicate glue.
- Dye.
Cooking features:
- Pour shampoo into a container.
- Add dye to the hygiene product. Mix the ingredients.
- Then add glue to the colored consistency.
- Next, gradually add starch into the mixture.
Knead all ingredients thoroughly. While the plastic mass sticks to your hands, you need to add starch little by little.
Shampoo as a base for slime
With air freshener
Pour 150 g of silicate glue into the container. Add small sparkles to it. The next step is to introduce an air freshener - just make 6 presses into the container with the main component. Then all components must be mixed well.
Making slime based on air freshener
Note! All ingredients taken for making slimes must not be expired. Otherwise, you won't get the desired effect.
Slime recipe made from office glue and tetraborate
This is a classic hand gum recipe. Slime from silicate glue and sodium tetraborate is prepared as follows:
- Pour glue and tetraborate into the container in equal proportions.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- Leave the mixture for 20 minutes so that it can thicken a little.
It is especially important in this case to use a suitable brand of glue.
With shaving foam
Shaving foam is a very successful type of thickener, which is often used to obtain a non-standard slime.
1/2 cup of shaving foam is mixed with 100 g of glue. You need to knead this consistency for about 15 minutes, first with a spoon, and then another 5 minutes with your hands.
Slime with shaving foam
From stationery glue and salt
To make “salty” slime you need to prepare:
- A spoonful of salt.
- 2 spoons of soda.
- 120 g stationery glue.
Mix salt and soda. Pour glue into the soda-salt mixture and add dye. To stir thoroughly.
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Slime made from office glue and alcohol
It is made as follows:
- Pour 150 g of glue into a container.
- Then you need to add a few drops of alcohol to the mixture.
- Add 1 drop of dye.
To thicken the mixture, it is advisable to put it in the refrigerator for a few minutes. Then knead well.
Making slime at home from glue, water and paints
Three-ingredient slime is prepared just as quickly and easily as the first. Only it is based on office glue, paints and water. By the way, if you like transparent slimes, then it is not necessary to use paints in this recipe.
Ingredients:
- Stationery glue
- Water
- Paints (optional)
Cooking method in stages:
Squeeze the transparent glue into a container.
Add water.
Stir until the glue curls and does not stick to your hands.
Tip: if you wish, you can add a flavor (artificial or essential oil) and gouache or acrylic paints (any color) to the glue. Just do this before mixing with water!
Slime "crystal"
Prepare a solution of polyvinyl alcohol (100 ml) and borax (25 g).
Pour alcohol into a deep container, add borax into it and stir the liquid vigorously for 10-15 minutes. After this time, it will thicken. The result will be a very transparent slime.
Please note that polyvinyl alcohol is toxic. It must be used carefully, as the substance can be harmful to health. For the same reason, you should not crush such slime in your hands for a long time or often.
How to make slime at home from baking soda, glue and water?
This slime is very easy to prepare, but takes longer than the previous two. Its main advantage is that it turns out just like in a store and does not stick to your hands.
So, prepare:
- Soda
- PVA glue
- Water
- Gouache
- Wooden stick
Cooking method in stages:
Squeeze PVA glue into a bowl.
Using a wooden stick, add paint of your favorite color and mix it thoroughly.
Pour a couple of pinches of soda into a glass of water.
Gradually pour a teaspoon of dissolved soda into the glue, continuing to stir. Mix everything thoroughly for a couple of minutes and get a cool slime!
Magnetic slime
Another anti-stress with unusual properties that can become the pride of your collection. Near the magnet, the slime comes to life, begins to move, and reaches out to it. It looks incredible, but this miracle is completely explainable by the laws of physics.
The secret ingredient in magnetic slime is iron oxide powder. This substance is sold in construction and hardware stores. It colors the toy black or dark gray, so there is no need to add additional dyes, but glitter will come in very handy.
If you want to make magnetic slime with your own hands with your child, you will need:
- PVA glue;
- some water;
- tetraborate;
- iron oxide;
- glitter (optional).
To play with slime you will also need a magnet. With the help of a large one, you can attract the toy and pull out the “tentacles” from it, and small magnets can be given to it “to be devoured.”
- First, dilute the borax with a small amount of water to reduce its concentration and not thicken the slime too much.
- Pour glue into another bowl and add glitter to it.
- Add a teaspoon of activator and mix well.
- When the mass can be taken by hand, we begin to add iron oxide. To do this, put the slime on oilcloth and pour powder on it. Knead it to distribute it throughout the toy.
The more iron there is in the anti-stress, the more magnetic it is. But you also can’t overdo it with the powder, otherwise the slime will be too thick and will start to crumble in your hands. Focus on the color: the handgam should be dark gray.
The photo below shows what slime looks like prepared using sodium tetraborate and iron oxide. To make the slime even more fun, place plastic toy eyes on its surface. You will get a real alien from outer space with eyes and tentacles!
How to make slime from toothpaste
We prepare slime at home from PVA glue and sodium tetraborate
Sodium tetraborate is a popular and cheap thickener used to make slime. Its only drawback is the smell of glue. Therefore, I do not recommend preparing such slime for small children.
Take:
- PVA glue
- Sodium tetraborate
- Disposable cup
- Gouache of any color
- Wooden stick or pencil for stirring
Cooking method in stages:
Pour PVA glue into a disposable cup.
Add a couple of drops of gouache and mix with glue.
Add sodium tetraborate little by little (literally a couple of drops!). Stir and add borax again until the slime thickens. Lizun is ready!
How to make slime from glue and toothpaste?
Not everyone can make a slime prepared according to this recipe. Because no thickener is used here. But for the sake of experiment, you can try it, especially since it’s very simple and inexpensive!
Ingredients (by eye!):
- Glue
- Toothpaste
- Stick or spoon for stirring
Cooking method in stages:
Squeeze toothpaste into a bowl.
Add glue.
Mix everything well and leave to harden for two days.
Conclusion
This is how, using just a couple of components, you can create a slime that is quite good in its properties. Some homemade slimes are several times better than those found on store shelves. In addition, the price also varies. So, for the price of a store-bought toy, you can make a bunch of homemade slimes. Most often, slimes are obtained completely free of charge, since many of the ingredients are available in everyone’s home.
Don't be afraid that something might not work out for you. Through trial and error, you will definitely be able to find the right recipe and make slimes for days on end!
We suggest you read: List of the best brands of glue for slimes and lizuns
How to make slime at home from shaving foam and salt?
This recipe is suitable for advanced slimers who have already made dozens of slimes with their own hands. The ingredients are available, but the cooking technology is quite complex. And a good result is not guaranteed.
We will need:
- Shaving foam
- Salt
- Thick shampoo
- Paint (acrylic or food grade)
Cooking method in stages:
Pour thick shampoo into a bowl.
Add shaving foam.
Add paint and mix everything thoroughly.
Add salt, mix and steam our mixture. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
What to do if the slime doesn't work
If it is not possible to make the toy homogeneous, remove all excess water and glue from the mass along with it. Next, any of the fastening components is introduced into it. For example, glue or shaving foam.
If the sodium tetraborate slime is too sticky, it is recommended to use water or liquid starch. You can cope on your own even when the slime prepared according to the recipe turns out to be very slippery. This can be corrected with glycerin.
When the slime turns out very soft, this is due to excess water. You can also fix this yourself by adding salt. Next, the sodium tetraborate slime is placed in a container and kept there for at least 12 hours. The lid of the container must be tightly closed.
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Recipe for making slime at home from shaving foam and baking soda
You can make a high-quality “fluffy” slime very simply and quickly if you use shaving foam and soda. The result is great!
Prepare:
- Stationery glue
- Food coloring
- Shaving foam
- Soda
- Contact lens solution
- Boric acid
- Liquid soap
Cooking method in stages:
Pour office glue into the container.
Add dye and mix ingredients.
Shake the shaving foam and add it to the bowl. Mix everything again.
Take some baking soda and fill it with contact lens liquid. Pour into a container and mix.
Add a little more lens fluid and stir.
Pour 30 drops of boric acid and a little liquid soap into a glass with 50 ml of water. Mix the ingredients and add to the main mass. Once again, mix everything thoroughly and get an excellent slime.
How to make edible slime at home?
This is the most delicious slime I have ever tried. And it is prepared from just two ingredients - marshmallows and Nutella chocolate spread. Try making this treat for children over three years old. Bon appetit!
Cooking method in stages:
Melt the marshmallows in a water bath or in the microwave.
We get this mass.
Add Nutella chocolate spread to it.
Mix everything thoroughly and get an edible slime.
Making glass slime with your own hands
This slime delights with its amazing transparency. True, it will take a lot of effort and at least two days to make it. But the result is justified.
So take:
- Transparent glue
- Water
- Thickener (borex or sodium tetraborate)
- Wooden stick
Cooking method in stages:
Pour 50 ml of transparent glue into a container.
Add 50 ml of water and stir well.
Add Borex thickener or sodium tetraborate in such an amount that your slime becomes viscous. Let's knead it thoroughly.
Leave it for 2 days until all the bubbles come out and it becomes transparent.
How to make magnetic slime at home?
I liked this slime the most. He can not only absorb and push out a magnet, but also move with it. Very cool, so I recommend trying it!
Ingredients:
- Borex thickener
- Hot water
- Glue
- Shaving foam
- Dye
- Sequins
- Magnetic chips
- Big magnet
Cooking method in stages:
Pour half a teaspoon (without a slide) of Borex into a container and add 250 ml of hot water. Stir and leave to cool.
Pour 100 ml of glue.
Add a little shaving foam and mix until smooth. Pour in a few drops of food coloring or acrylic paints. Stir again.
Add glitter.
Pour in magnetic shavings.
Add a thickener and form a slime.
Well, our fun master class on making slimes at home has come to an end. Which one did you like best? Maybe you have your own slime recipes? If so, I will be doubly grateful for the comments left under the article. See you again on the blog!
Live slime
Knead the slime as in the previous recipe (you can do without the glowing dye). When it is ready, mix in 2 g of iron oxide or a mixture of toner and magnetic particles found in the laser printer. If you don't have these ingredients, use 1.5-2 teaspoons of metal filings.
Knead the mixture thoroughly so that the “metallic” ingredient is evenly distributed in it. As a result, you will get a slime that will first “swallow” and then push out magnets.
You will find more recipes for “live” slimes in the article “Magnetic slimes: how to make them yourself.”
