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!
From shampoo and flour
Using the proposed method, a soft handgam is made. It can be squeezed and untwisted, but it does not stretch very well.
What to make slime from
- 3 tbsp. l. shampoo,
- a small amount of any dye,
- 1 tsp. hydrogen peroxide,
- 5-6 tbsp. l. flour,
- 1-2 tsp. oils for baby skin care.
Method of making slime
- Pour hair wash into a container and tint it.
- Add peroxide, mix and place in the freezer for 3 minutes.
- Remove the container and add flour to the mixture.
- After kneading until the dough slightly sticks to the skin, put the mixture into a container, close and leave for 24 hours.
- Remove from the container and add oil, knead with your hands.
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!
Storage conditions
- Slimes are stored in a hermetically sealed container, since with prolonged contact with air they dry out, lose their stretchy properties and begin to tear. If this does happen, you can hold the slime under running warm water for a few minutes and then knead it thoroughly.
- Periodically, the slime is “fed” in order to restore its properties. To do this, add a few grains of salt to the container with it, close the lid tightly and leave for several hours, then stir.
- The toy should be played with clean hands and not thrown into sand or dusty places, otherwise it will not be easy to clean. You can carefully bathe the slime in a bowl of warm water, and remove large dirt with tweezers. Sometimes it is enough to wipe it with a damp, lint-free cloth.
- It is advisable not to leave the toy in the sun, especially on hot days.
The shelf life of slime depends on the shelf life of the ingredients from which it is made.
Although slime is a short-lived toy, if you follow simple care rules it will last a long time.
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!
Glue slime
Now let's talk about how to make slime from glue and baking soda. Regular office glue or PVA with an unexpired expiration date will do. Other types should not be used, they are too toxic and can cause harm. You will also need carbonate, paint and water.
In a bowl, mix half a tube of PVA glue and a little dye. You can take dry food grade, acrylic or gouache. The more paint there is, the richer the PVA slime will be.
Now dissolve a tablespoon of carbonate in a glass of water. You should get a white, opaque solution.
The soda and glue slime is almost ready. You just need to combine all the ingredients and mix them for several minutes. If there was enough carbonate, the mass will become plastic and smooth.
Add a little more thickener if the mixture of baking soda and PVA glue is too thin. Place it on a saucer and blot it with a napkin to remove any remaining moisture.
Now let's prepare slime from soda and glue according to a different recipe. Mix 3 tbsp. spoons of PVA glue, 4 sodium carbonate and 2 teaspoons of lens solution. You should get a thick mass. Take it in your hands and knead it thoroughly for a few minutes.
The result will be a funny slime, but after playing you need to put it in the refrigerator.
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.
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.
From detergent
Let's figure out how to make slimes from soda and dishwashing detergent. You can take any product, not necessarily the most famous and expensive brands. The necessary ingredients are available in any household. You will need:
- detergent;
- carbonate;
- cream;
- dye.
Mix dish soap and sodium carbonate in a 1:2 ratio. The mass may turn out to be too thick and it will be inconvenient to knead it with your hands. The situation can be easily corrected with a small amount of warm water.
Now squeeze out half a tablespoon of any body or face cream and add a couple of pinches of dye. Soap slime thickens quickly, so you need to keep it in the refrigerator to give it plasticity. If you added paint, the color of the slime will change.
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.
Salt-soda mixture
There is another simple slime recipe using salt, but you can’t do without shampoo and soda.
Squeeze 50 ml of shampoo and the same amount of toothpaste into a bowl. Plain white is best, without bleaching properties or abrasive particles. Be sure to pay attention to the smell. The toothpaste has a pronounced aroma.
Stir the mixture until it reaches a homogeneous consistency. You will get a gel-like mass that needs to be thickened. To do this, mix 2 teaspoons of salt and soda in a glass. Pour the resulting mixture into a container with slime and stir vigorously.
If the mass is too thick, add another 10 ml of shampoo. To, on the contrary, thicken it, squeeze out 0.5 teaspoon of toothpaste. The recipe allows for the introduction of dye. For this amount of ingredients, 1 g of dry food coloring will be enough.
You can add 5 drops of essential oil to overcome the sharp mint aroma of the paste. Take the resulting clot in your hands and knead until it begins to easily stretch in different directions.
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.
Unusual uses of familiar tools
Fluffy shaving foam
Fluffy slime is made from soda and shaving foam. You will also need thick shampoo and gouache. Squeeze half a tube of foam into a bowl, add 4 tbsp. spoons of shampoo. Stir the slime and add carbonate until the mixture becomes thick. Now add the dye at the tip of the knife and knead the resulting mass.
Gel mass
For this recipe you will need shower gel, baking soda, salt. Choose your gel carefully. The aroma of the future toy depends on it. Squeeze out a third of the bottle, add 4 tbsp. spoons of soda, previously diluted in half a glass of water. Stirring constantly, add salt. If desired, add any dye and knead the resulting mass in your hands. The slime made from water and soda with gel is ready.
Chemical slime
This recipe contains a chemical among the ingredients, so children should only make it under adult supervision. You will need five components: glue, water, glycerin, soda and borax.
Add 100 ml of water to a small bowl and heat on the stove, add 1 tbsp. spoon of soda. Pour 2 tbsp. spoons of borax and add a few drops of glycerin. Take 1/4 of the resulting solution and add 4 tbsp. spoons of glue. Stir the mixture until it thickens. The slime is ready, you can start the game.
Flour mass
Let's try to make slime at home from flour. You will need:
- carbonate 3-4 tbsp. spoons;
- warm water;
- Wheat flour.
Pour water (2 cups) into a deep container and gradually add 350 g of flour, stirring constantly. There should be a mixture without lumps. Now pour soda in such an amount that the mass begins to thicken and becomes elastic. Do not stop stirring the mixture and bring it to a homogeneous state. At this stage, add any coloring if desired and leave in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
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!
From nail polish
You can make slime at home without PVA glue in 5 minutes, but you need to be prepared for the incredible smell. Therefore, it is better to conduct the experiment on a balcony or in a well-ventilated area.
Required:
- sunflower or baby oil;
- nail polish of your favorite color.
Progress:
- Pour oil into the container.
- Add the same amount of nail polish. We collect it into a drop within a few seconds without allowing it to spread.
- Remove to a work surface with a stir stick and then lightly knead with your fingers.
Fact!
For a normal size slime you will need 2-3 jars of varnish. At the same time, it dries quickly and in most cases breaks into separate pieces when stretched strongly.
