How to make slime at home

Making slime from improvised materials at home is a fun activity for both children and adults. It can be made on the basis of many substances - from flour to glue, and the addition of additional ingredients allows you to change the properties of the mass in one direction or another.

It must be remembered that the use of some substances is associated with the formation of harmful compounds and strong odors, so such experiments should still be carried out with caution and in ventilated areas.

How to make slime without glue

There are several ways to make slime, and many recipes require glue. If you don’t have glue on hand, it doesn’t matter. Find out how to make slime without it.

How to make slime: YouTube/Yulia Rai

The following materials will be required:

shampoo - 100 ml;
water - 100 ml;
starch - 200 g;
dye - optional.

Pour starch into a plastic or glass container, pour in water and stir to avoid lumps. Add shampoo and dye. Stir. Cover the container with a lid or film and refrigerate for 12 hours.

There is another recipe for making slime without glue. To do this you will need the following ingredients:

liquid soap - 2 tbsp. l.;
toothpaste - 1.5 tbsp. l. (approximately 20 ml);
flour - 2.5 tbsp. l.

How to make slime: YouTube/Yulia Rai
Take a metal bowl and squeeze toothpaste into it. Add the soap and stir the mixture well to dissolve the toothpaste. Gradually add flour, remembering to stir so that lumps do not form. Then knead the mixture with your hands. Finally, sprinkle with water and knead well again.

Why didn't the slime work out or didn't turn out like that?

It happens that the subject of your efforts for some unknown reason does not work out. This does not mean at all that you have “curly” hands or that all the methods described in this article do not work. The reason may be in the ingredients: proportions in recipes often depend on the ingredients used.

When preparing slime, be guided by your logic and personal observations. For example, if you see that one of the ingredients is not enough, then add it “by eye”.

Here are some tips on how to “fix” the slime if it doesn’t turn out right:

Is the slime too liquid, does it spread and doesn’t hold its shape? This indicates that you have added too much water or too little thickener. Correct the situation this way: place the bowl of slime on low heat so that the excess liquid evaporates. If this method does not help, then carefully re-read the recipe to make the slime again.
Does the slime not stretch in your hands and breaks? This can mean one thing: you have added too much thickener. Add a little glue or a few drops of water to the mixture and remember the mixture well with your hands.
My handgam has become too hard, what should I do? A common problem. To avoid hardening of the slime, follow the recommendations for storing it. But since it so happens that your slime dries out, then do not rush to throw away the toy. Add a couple of drops of water to a glass jar. Place the slime there, close the lid tightly and put it in the refrigerator overnight. The next day the toy will be like new.

Recommendations for storing and caring for slime

How to care for slime? Any slime must be stored in the refrigerator in a closed, airtight container. Plastic or metal bowls are not suitable, only glass ones.

Try to make sure that the child does not put the slime on fleecy surfaces - carpets, bedding, clothes, upholstered furniture. The toy will absorb all the threads and fibers and will no longer be homogeneous.

Conclusion

As you can see, you can make gum for your hands from different ingredients in a lot of ways. Some slime recipes are simple, others are more complex, with different final properties of the toy. Colorful, shiny, magnetic and even edible, delicious slimes will delight any child.

Follow the recommendations for the safety of your children, and then fun games and children's laughter in your home will be guaranteed for a long time. Following the advice in the article, store the slime correctly so that it does not spoil for as long as possible.

Sticky toys can leave stains on carpets, clothes and other materials. It is not easy to wash them, but it is possible. Allow your child to have a lot of fun. Don't scold him if he gets something dirty. Handgam will not cause you irreparable problems. There are effective ways to remove traces of slime from any materials and surfaces.

Do you know other recipes for making DIY gum? Share them in the comments to the article. Perhaps you will give someone an unusual idea. We wish you creative inspiration and successful experiments!

How to make slime without sodium tetraborate

Borax, or tetraborate, is the second most popular component of classic slime after glue. It is sold in pharmacies without a prescription and in hardware stores. Borax improves the properties of the slime, but if you don’t have it on hand, don’t worry: you can make do.

To make slime you will need the following ingredients:

PVA glue - 50 g;
baking soda - 1 tbsp. l.;
water - 100 ml;
dyes - optional.

Mix glue with half the amount of water, add paint. Dilute baking soda in the remaining water and mix with the water-adhesive mixture. Stir.

Make slime from plasticine. For this you will need:

gelatin - 1 sachet;
plasticine - 100 g;
water - 50 ml.

How to make slime: YouTube/Yulia Rai
Pour cool water over the gelatin, stir well and leave to steep for one hour. Bring the soaked gelatin to a boil. Place the plasticine in another container and place it in a water bath. Heat until the plasticine softens. Then pour the slightly cooled jelly into it and knead.

Lizun - what is it?

So what is slime? This is a sticky toy that spreads in your hands and can be given any shape. It is useful because it helps develop fine motor skills in children and relieve stress in adults.

In English-speaking countries, the toy is called “Handgum,” which literally translates as “chewing gum for hands” and resembles chewing gum in composition. In the post-Soviet space, foreign fun got its name from the English word Slime. It stuck to a toy from the movie Ghostbusters. In it, a character named Slimer was translated into Russian as Lizun.

What can you make from chewing gum for your hands? Yes, anything! We make chewing gum at home, and cool games with the whole family with a funny homemade toy are guaranteed. This article examines recipes with instructions on how craftsmen make slime from various products with their own hands.

Transparent slime made from glue and sodium salt of boric acid

If you are wondering how to make slime at home, follow the instructions in the article. For transparent slime you need several purchased items, which are available at the pharmacy and any office supply store. The main components are glue and its activator.

In this method, the glue activator is a salt of boric acid or borax. This isn't a relatively complicated way to make slime, but it's quick and definitely worth the effort. The mucus will turn out transparent, like a tear, and pliable for small children's hands. Stick to clear proportions, and then your homemade handgam will be even better than the one bought in a children's store. You will need:

sodium salt of boric acid (borax) - half a teaspoon;
clean water – 50 ml;
office glue (not PVA) – 40 ml.

Every housewife has a measuring cup in her kitchen. Measure out exactly 50 milliliters of warm water for them. Pour water into a plastic bowl and add ½ teaspoon of sodium boric acid. Mix the tetraborate solution thoroughly.

Measure out the required amount of office glue and pour it into another container. Slowly add the thickener to the prepared mixture of water and salt, stirring constantly. Mix all ingredients in a bowl until the mixture becomes homogeneous, viscous and plastic.

Remove the slime from the bowl, knead it with your hands and remove any remaining liquid with a sponge or lint-free cloth. Your transparent handgam is ready. If you are confused by the bubbles that appear in it, then put the toy in a closed plastic container and place it in a cool, dark place for 3 days. The bubbles will go away, and the slime will become a uniform texture, without any air inclusions.

Do you know how to make a glowing pencil? So, with slime the technology is the same. If you want to give your toy a bright color and glow in the dark, add luminescent paint to the mixture. They sell such a miracle on the Internet or in a stationery supermarket.

The toy should not be given to children under five years of age. Be carefull! You may not notice how the child pulls the slime into his mouth and bites off a piece. If the resulting mass enters the body of any person, consequences arise that require urgent medical intervention. Keep an eye on your child and stay close to avoid trouble.

From contact lens solution and glue

This is another slime recipe without glue activators. Prepare the following components:

water - 20‒30 ml;
stationery glue - 40‒60 g;
baking soda - 0.5 tsp;
solution for contact lenses - 1 package.

Making slime at home. To make slime yourself, follow the procedure:

Pour room temperature water into a glass bowl and add office glue and mix. Then add baking soda and mix all ingredients until smooth.
Pour contact lens solution into the mixture little by little. Add a few drops at a time and stir immediately. Repeat the procedure until the medicine bottle is empty. Note: Contact lens solution can be replaced with any other moisturizing eye drops.
After stirring, the prepared mixture should become thick and viscous. Place it in a plastic container and limit the air access with cling film.
Place in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours or place in a cool, dark place for several days, during which time the mass should thicken completely.

The transparent slime is ready, you can play with it. Make sure your child washes their hands thoroughly with soap when finished having fun. Place the slime in a closed container and store in the refrigerator. Then the toy will last longer.

How to make slime without sodium tetraborate?

Handgam can be made without sodium tetraborate. Don't want to use this chemical? Replace it with regular cornstarch or potato starch, which are available at any grocery store.

To make a sticky toy without pharmaceutical additives, prepare everything the same as in the methods with tetraborate. Only the methodology will be different.

You need:

2 plastic deep bowls;
pencil or wooden stick;
plastic bag – 1 pc.;
PVA glue – 1 jar;
water – 80-100 ml;
starch – 150 g;
dry food coloring of any color - ¼ teaspoon.

Slime recipe:

In a plastic bowl, mix 50 ml of glue and 50 ml of warm (not boiling water) water in equal proportions.
We all celebrate Easter - a holy holiday, on the eve of which every family prepares pysanky (krashenki). For slime, you can use any of those food dyes that make Easter eggs colorful. Add a coloring agent to the resulting mixture of glue and water. Mix thoroughly to ensure even color and consistency. Tip: instead of food coloring, you can use a solution of brilliant green - 7-8 drops will be enough.
In another plastic container, mix the remaining 50 ml of cold water and 150 g of starch. The solution should be liquid; if it is thick, add a little more water and stir again.
Pour the solution into a container with a mixture of water, glue and dye. Knead thoroughly, then spoon the resulting mixture into a plastic bag. Tie the bag and knead the slime with your hands. Tell your child how to make slime. Under your supervision, preparing it will turn into a fun game.
Wait for the remaining liquid to drain and remove the slime from the bag. Remove excess drops with an absorbent cloth.

Edible gum for hands made from wheat flour and water

Here is the simplest way. This recipe is suitable for young parents. This slime is safe for little ones, because it is edible.

We use regular lean dough, which is used to prepare many dishes, but without salt and sunflower oil. You won’t find such natural and delicious toys as flour slime in any store.

The recipe is simple and straightforward, and every mother has all the ingredients in her kitchen:

sieve;
plastic container – 1 pc.;
beaker;
tablespoon – 1 pc.;
wheat flour – 2 tbsp. l.;
powdered sugar – 2 tsp;
clean water – 100 ml;
liquid food coloring - 2 drops.

Sift the crushed wheat powder through a sieve into a deep bowl, add powdered sugar and mix. Slowly pour in 50 ml of cold water, stirring constantly to remove all lumps. Tip: be careful with the proportions of water, otherwise the slime will spread.

Heat the remaining 50 ml of water on the stove or in the microwave, but do not bring to a boil. Pour warm water into your mixture and add a little coloring to it. Stir the mixed ingredients with a tablespoon until a homogeneous consistency is obtained, then knead the mass with your hands.

Tip: so that the toy does not stick to your hands, is more flexible, and does not leave stains or greasy marks, you need to add a few drops of table vinegar to the dough.

The color of the dye should be distributed evenly throughout the mass. When ready, wrap the bowl of dough in cling film or foil and refrigerate for 6-8 hours to thicken the slime.

From chewy candies

The recipe for delicious, edible candy slime is very simple. Prepare just two ingredients: your child's favorite chewy candies and powdered sugar. For candies, you can use regular fudge, toffee, or any other chewy sweets that children love so much.

To make slime you will need:

15 chewing candies;
4 teaspoons of powder.

Let's look at the simple method step by step:

Remove candy wrappers. Make sure that there are no pieces of foil or paper left on the sweets.
Make a water bath. Take two metal containers - a saucepan and a bowl, matching in diameter. Fill the pan halfway with water and bring to a boil. Place the candies in a bowl and place on top of the pan. While the water is boiling in it, melt the candies. The ingredients must be mixed well, otherwise they will burn. Remove containers of melted candy from heat. Advice for those who have a microwave. To melt gummies, you can use a more simplified method. Simply place a glass container with candy wrappers removed in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. You will get the same effect as from a water bath.
Sprinkle the kitchen table generously with powdered sugar. Wait a couple of minutes for the candy mixture to cool slightly and spoon it onto the powder.
Mash the edible gummy slime until it doesn't stick to your hands. If it gets sticky, add a little more powder.

Handgam is ready for games. The child will be happy to receive a toy that can be eaten after playing without harm to health. Visual recipe in the video:

Made from chocolate-nut butter and marshmallows

Entertainment can be sweet, and it’s easier to make it that way than many people think. Prepare a slime that you can also enjoy after the game. This handgam can be played by the youngest members of the family.

Let's look at a detailed recipe for chewing gum for hands. You will need:

2 metal containers;
tablespoon;
chocolate-nut butter Nutella, Chocofini or any other (available in any food market, but if you know how, you can prepare the nut mixture yourself) – 1 jar 200 g;
chewing marshmallows (marshmallow) – 70 g.

Interested in how to make slime delicious? To do this, keep the proportions of pasta and marshmallows in a ratio of 3:1.

Cooking method:

Make a steam bath: fill a pan with water and place it on the stove. Place marshmallows in a second metal bowl and place on top of a pan of simmering water. Melt the marshmallows; stir well. Use that tablespoon that you won’t mind throwing away later. Since it is very difficult to clean it from the adhered layer. Remove containers from heat.
For those who have a microwave oven at home, you can melt marshmallows faster. Place the glass container in the microwave for 1 minute. Remove and check the marshmallows periodically. Repeat the procedure until the marshmallow is completely dissolved into a sweet liquid.
Gradually, one tablespoon at a time, add the entire jar of chocolate-nut butter to the marshmallow mass. Mix the ingredients well. Handgam should have the same consistency, viscous and sticky.
Wait until the sweet mixture is cool enough to handle.
Knead the slime thoroughly with your hands for 5-8 minutes. Tip: To prevent the slime from sticking to your hands, sprinkle your hands with wheat flour or starch.

Your child will be very happy with sticky-sweet slime.

Space slime anti-stress

Preparing a beautiful chewing gum for your hands that sparkles like cosmic stars is a very entertaining activity. Let's take a closer look at how to endow slime with such qualities and what is required for this.

This is a complex recipe. But it’s worth learning how to make a galactic handgam, because your children will be endlessly delighted.

Required:

metal containers – 3 pcs.;
beaker;
a long, thin object for stirring - a wooden stick or pencil;
water – 500 ml;
stationery glue – 360 ml.;
sodium tetraborate – 1 teaspoon;
liquid food coloring and glitter - 3 jars, colors of your choice.

Tip: if you don’t have office glue at home, create a glue stick from laundry soap, water and PVA glue.

Cooking method:

Prepare the glue activator: heat 500 ml of water and dilute 1 teaspoon of sodium tetraborate in it, stir and leave to cool.
Pour the glue into three prepared containers so that there is equal amount in each of them.
Pour 100 ml of liquid into each bowl of glue.
Alternately add 2 drops of each pigment to each bowl and mix all ingredients thoroughly. You should end up with three different colors.
Distribute cosmetic glitter equally “by eye” into all three containers to make the toy look bright.
Using a stick or pencil, mix all ingredients in each bowl until smooth.
Pour the prepared activator solution into the first container, stir quickly and diligently; the mass should thicken. Do the same with the remaining two bowls. Advice: after preparing srakha, wash the container with detergent to remove corrosive mucus.
To make the slimes more dense and pliable, knead each of them with your hands.
Stack the slimes one on top of the other and carefully combine them into one mass.

Do not overdo it so as not to mix the colors. The slime should easily come off your hands. We took blue, pink and purple colors. Choose any other palettes. If you want to make a rainbow slime, connect all its colored parts lengthwise and carefully glue them together. We wish you an interesting game!

Slime without glue from shampoo and shower gel

The recipe for a toy like slime made from shampoo and glue is easy. You will need:

ceramic container – 1 pc.;
stirring stick;
beaker;
baking soda – 2 tbsp. l.;
water at room temperature – 25 ml;
shower gel or liquid soap – 50 ml;
thick shampoo or dishwashing detergent – 50 ml;
food coloring;
glitter, any small plastic beads.

To make slime from soap, you don't have to put in extra effort. Pour baking soda into a container and add water at room temperature, stir. Add shower gel and shampoo in equal parts, mix all ingredients. Cover the container with a saucer and refrigerate for a day.

When the mixture hardens, the toy is ready. Do not give handgam made according to this recipe to children under five years of age.

Made from washing gel and glue

This method is also relatively simple. To make slime from liquid powder, prepare:

plastic container – 1 pc.;
PVA glue Titan – 50 ml;
food coloring – 1 pc.;
washing gel – 2 tbsp. l.;
rubber gloves – 1 pair;
moisture-absorbing wipes – 1-2 pcs.

When all the ingredients are ready, we proceed to preparing the slime:

Pour 50 ml of glue into a container, add a few drops of dye to it and mix.
Measure out 2 tablespoons of gel and pour into a container. Mix the ingredients with a stick until the mixture becomes thick and viscous. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more gel and repeat the procedure until smooth.
Wear rubber gloves. Remove the mixture from the container. Knead the slime as if it were dough to get rid of unnecessary liquid. Remove any remaining liquid from the slime using moisture-absorbing, lint-free wipes.

Note: Do not give to children under five years of age. Slime made in this way should be stored in the refrigerator in a closed glass jar.

Using shaving foam

This toy is a way to relieve nervous tension for an adult and fun entertainment for a child. It will be snow-white, as a reminder of winter and snow. Prepare:

deep plastic container;
any fabric softener - 2 caps;
silicate glue (“liquid glass”) – 1 tube;
shaving foam – 1 bottle;
food or natural coloring - 1 package;
pencil or other wooden object for mixing.

The choice of glue must be taken seriously. Don't use PVA. Use silicate glue, which is available in office supply or household chemical stores.

To make slime, follow the step-by-step instructions.

Pour the entire tube of glue into a plastic container.
Add one package of food coloring powder to the glue. If you have liquid dye, then 2-3 drops. Note: if there is no food coloring or you do not want to use it for some reason, you can replace it with gouache.
Shake the bottle of shaving foam well until the foam becomes thick and airy. Squeeze about half the contents of the bottle into the container and mix well. To make the mucus more viscous, add soda (a pinch) to the shaving foam.
Pour 2 caps of conditioner into the mixture.
Mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes homogeneous.

A homemade toy will be difficult to distinguish from the original. Before putting the slime into the hands of a child, talk to him about the necessary precautions.

From toothpaste and glue

To make this slime, you only need three ingredients: glue, dye and toothpaste. It seems as simple as shelling pears, but you will have to work a little, because there are no specific, clear proportions. Their quantity depends on the composition and quality of the ingredients.

In this recipe you will need to use the eye method. Prepare in advance:

iron enamel bowl;
mixing spatula (wooden or metal) - 1 pc.;
PVA glue Economix - 1 package of 200 g;
toothpaste (thick) - 1 tube;
dry food coloring - 1 pack.

It is better to choose a paste taking into account its composition - the fewer elements it contains, the better. Don't use a product that is too expensive.

Let's get started:

Squeeze half a tube of toothpaste into a bowl and add about a quarter of a jar of PVA glue to it. Stir with a spatula until smooth. For all glue recipes, use only a new sample. You definitely won’t get anything out of something that’s old, slightly dried out and flaky. It is true that slime can be made without glue if you replace it with liquid starch.
Add food coloring to the mixture. Mix everything thoroughly until the granules dissolve. The more dye you add, the brighter and more saturated the color of your finished toy will be.
Lubricate your hands with sunflower oil, take the mass in your hands and knead it, then place it back in the bowl and put it on the stove.
Keep the mixture on low heat for 5 minutes. This will rid the toy of excess moisture and give it more elasticity. Remove the bowl from the heat and let it cool slightly.
Treat your hands with oil again and knead the slime a little; it should be dense, flexible and slightly sticky.
Place the bowl of slime in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. Your toy is ready.

Do not give to children under five years of age to play with. Be close to your child and make sure that after entertainment your child does not forget about the rules of personal hygiene.

Using plasticine without glue

Is your child tired of making crafts from plasticine, and are you tired of tearing off stuck pieces of material from the carpet fibers? It's time to find him another, atypical purpose. It's worth the time investment.

To make slime from plasticine mass without PVA glue, prepare the following ingredients in advance:

plasticine of any color - 100 g;
food gelatin - 15-20 g;
cool water - 250 ml.

Preparing plasticine handgam:

Place gelatin powder in a metal bowl and add 200ml cool water. Set the bowl aside for 1 hour and let the gelatin swell.
Now start diluting the gelatin. Place the container on low heat. While heating, stir the mixture until the grains are completely dissolved. Do not bring the water to a boil. Once the gelatin has dissolved, remove the bowl from the heat and let cool slightly.
You need to pick up the plasticine and knead it well so that it becomes pliable and warm. Place the mixture in a plastic plate and add the remaining 50 ml of hot water. Using your hand or spatula, mix all ingredients with water until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.
Add gelatin solution to the mixture. Stir thoroughly, combining all the ingredients into one single mass.
Place the container with the resulting mixture in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Magnetic slime

This toy will be a fun activity for older children. And even adults will definitely like this slime. Making magnetic slime is not easy, but it makes a wonderful homemade gift for any occasion.

Have you decided to make magnetic slime? To prepare it you will need several store-bought ingredients. PVA-M glue is sold in any office supply store. Sodium boric acid or borax is sold in pharmacies.

The most important element is iron oxide (a product of the chemical industry). If by luck you have it at home, the problem is solved. If not, where can I get it? The easiest way is to find an iron oxide seller on the Internet and order delivery to your city by mail. This will save you from calling friends for tips and going shopping.

When all the ingredients are ready, let's start the slime recipe. For this you need:

metal bowls - 2 pcs.;
cutting board;
beaker;
water at room temperature - 400 ml;
food coloring or brilliant green solution.

In one bowl, mix 200 ml of water and half a teaspoon of sodium boric acid; Stir thoroughly until all powder granules are dissolved. Using a measuring cup, measure 30 ml of glue. In another container, combine the glue and remaining water. After complete stirring, add a little dye or a few drops of brilliant green; stir again.

Now take the borax solution and gradually pour it into the second container with glue. Add the solution a little at a time, stirring continuously. When the slime becomes thick and viscous, mix the mass thoroughly again. If there is any borax solution left, simply dispose of the excess by pouring it into the sink or toilet.

Place the slime on a cutting board, make a small hole in the middle of the mass and pour a small pinch of iron oxide into it. Lubricate your hands with sunflower oil and knead the slime as if it were dough. When the color of the dye is distributed evenly throughout the entire mass, and the craft becomes a uniform consistency, everything is ready.

Test your magnetic handgam: bring a magnet to the slime, it should be drawn to it. Works? Wonderful! Pack the slime in a beautiful gift box and hurry to congratulate your loved one.

Made from liquid starch and PVA glue

Starch handgam is an easy recipe. For it you will need:

2 metal containers;
tablespoon;
beaker;
thick plastic bag - 1 pc.;
corn starch - 200 g;
warm (not hot) water - 120 ml;
PVA glue, new - 1 tbsp. l.;
dry or liquid food coloring.

Make liquid starch. To do this, pour 200 grams of starch into a container and fill with 60 grams of water. Pour the remaining water into the second container and place on fire. When the water boils, add the soaked starch and boil for a minute, stirring constantly. Turn off the stove and let the mixture cool slightly.

Next you will need glue. Take a bag, pour liquid starch, adhesive mixture into it and add a few drops of dye. Glue can be replaced with powdered polyvinyl alcohol, which is sold at any pharmacy.

Tie the bag and knead it in your hands to combine all the ingredients. Untie the bag and carefully drain the excess liquid. Take out the slime and blot it with a moisture-absorbing lint-free cloth. Slime is waiting for games, you can call the child!

How to make slime from shaving foam

Make slime with this ingredient and you won’t regret it. This slime turns out to be the most fluffy and pleasant to the touch. To prepare it, take:

foam - 20 ml;
PVA glue - 80 ml;
tetraborate - 1 tsp;
liquid soap - 20 ml;
coloring and flavoring - optional.

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Mix foam, soap and glue, carefully pour in tetraborate. Add coloring and flavoring (for example, spices). If you used high-quality glue, the slime will thicken immediately.

Another variation of this recipe eliminates the tetraborate and soap. It is necessary to mix the foam and glue. To stop the mixture from sticking to your hands, you will need to knead it for a long time.

Recipes with PVA

In order not to waste time and ingredients, you should choose working PVA. There are many brands of this glue, but not all work equally well with thickeners.

The following are great for slimes:

Ray;
Berlingo (Berlingo);
Erich Krause (Erich Krause);
Elmer's;
Navigator;
Brauberg;
PVA-M Extra Lakra.

Non-working brands include:

Attache;
Junland;
Staff;
Lakra;
Star Wars.

When tetraborate is added, they either do not thicken at all or turn into a curd mass, unsuitable as a base for slimes.

The best homemade slimes are made from fresh, thick glue. If the PVA separates into fractions, then it is lost. It will be difficult to make something worthwhile out of it.

Anti-stress from a ball and flour: top recipe

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One of the most common toy options is the classic anti-stress ball. To make it you will need: a high-quality balloon, flour or starch, an empty bottle (or plastic funnel), a wooden stick, scissors, and any decorative elements.

Next, form the anti-stress toy like this:

Inflate and deflate the balloon several times to make it more elastic.
To fill the ball well with flour, use a pet bottle. Carefully cut off the top of the bottle, thereby creating a kind of funnel.
Then pull the ball over the neck and carefully pour the dry ingredients inside, pushing them with a wooden stick.
Carefully remove the ball and tie its tail into a strong knot. Trim the protruding edge with scissors.
Decorate the toy to your taste. Children will especially enjoy drawing funny faces on the ball.

The toy can be safely used immediately and stored in any convenient place.

Brief description of PVA and its types

PVA is a combination of an aqueous emulsion of polyvinyl acetate with various plasticizers and additives. It has a white color and a weak characteristic odor. PVA Features:

withstands deformation when drying;
does not crystallize;
mixes with water;
non-toxic;
elastic;
soluble in organic acids;
does not burn.

The scope of application varies depending on the additives present in it. There are several options for PVA:

Household (wallpaper) . It can be used to glue paper-based wallpaper to walls. Frost-resistant (down to -40˚С). Holds paper well.
Universal (PVA-MB). It has the ability to glue not only paper, but also wood, leather, and cardboard. Frost resistance down to -20˚С.
Stationery (PVA-K). The most common office adhesive. Does not have frost resistance. More liquid in consistency than wallpaper.
Super glue or improved universal glue (PVA-M). It is used during construction work. Frost resistance reaches -40˚С.

Any of these types is suitable for making slime at home. You just need to take into account the characteristics of each of them. [su_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7PMplPHo3E”]

DIY transparent slime: how to make

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A very unusual version of slime is good because when creating it, you can add various decorative things (beads or sparkles), thereby making it absolutely unique.

You can mix the desired mixture from: transparent glue - 100 ml, boric acid - ½ tbsp. l., hot water - 200 ml, water at room temperature - 2 tbsp. l.

If you want to decorate transparent slime, prepare additional glitter. Then do the following:

Mix boric acid well with hot water and make sure the mixture is smooth and clear.
Pour the glue into a separate container and add one spoon of water to it. Stir.
The next step is adding boric acid. First add 2-3 tbsp. l. solution to the glue and mix the mixture well. It should become sticky.
Next, start kneading the slime with your hands, adjusting the amount of ingredients. If you feel that the slime is becoming too dense, add a little glue to it. If it is sticky, you need to add a few more tablespoons of boric acid.

Keep in mind that when playing with this slime, bubbles may form in it. To restore it to its original appearance, leave it for a few days. Be sure to store in an airtight container or cellophane.

From shampoo

Methods for making slimes from shampoos are among the simplest. However, it must be taken into account that all detergents have different chemical compositions, so different amounts may be required. This is a very exciting activity for a child, in which the result itself is not so important as the process of experimenting with simple household products.

With salt

You can make slime from improvised means - shampoo and salt using the following technology:

Pour 2-3 tsp into a cup. shampoo. It is best to use thick types of detergent. If you take shampoo with a certain shade or smell, the slime will turn out more interesting. 2 in 1 formulations with balm will give a more viscous structure that does not stick to your hands.
After this, you need to gradually add salt to the mixture. All shampoos react differently, so you need to add 1 pinch, no more.
Then stir the mixture thoroughly with a spoon. If the shampoo does not thicken, add more salt, 1 pinch at a time, and mix well.
Now the slime needs to be closed in a plastic box (or cling film) and placed in the freezer for 10 minutes. This will make it thicker. It is recommended to freeze it periodically after playing to keep it that texture.

Proven brands of shampoos that will definitely make slime are TRESemme, Timotei for men (the slime sticks a little to your hands), Princess 2 in 1, Syoss, Pantene, Coconut water shampoo.

With soda

This recipe will require several ingredients, since simply mixing shampoo with baking soda will not create a stretchy mass:

Pour 2-3 tbsp into a cup. l. Pantene Pro-V AQUA LIGHT shampoo.
Add the same amount of Palmolive thick liquid soap.
Then stir the mixture. The mass will begin to thicken before your eyes.
The finishing touch is to add ½ tsp to the resulting composition. salt, stir, a pinch of baking soda and stir.

After 2 days of storage in a closed container, this mass will become completely transparent, but this slime does not stretch very well.

With sugar

Slime made according to this recipe has properties as close as possible to those sold in stores in finished form.

To prepare it, the following step-by-step steps are required:

Pour 2-3 tbsp into a bowl. l. Pantene Pro-V AQUA LIGHT shampoo or other very thick, jelly-like shampoo.
Add 1 tsp. liquid soap, mix. The mass will thicken even more.
Then add powdered sugar. First you just need to add a couple of spoons and stir. Then add more until the mass begins to lag behind the walls of the dish. The entire recipe may require about 30 g of powdered sugar.
Place the bowl with the mixture in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.

This slime stretches very well and does not stick to your hands. In some cases, slime can be obtained by mixing only shampoo with sugar, after which the mass is put in the freezer for 10 minutes.

With starch

Another simple option for making slime is to use starch as a thickener. For the base, you can take not only one of the thick shampoos listed above, but also liquid soap or shower gel.

Lizun is made using the following technology:

Pour shampoo (2-3 tbsp) into a cup.
Add potato starch to the shampoo, stirring it well.
Gradually add more starch until the mixture resembles a thick dough. A total of 100-150 g of powder may be required.

To make a colored slime, you can add a little gouache at the first stage. This slime has a homogeneous structure and stretches quite well. There is no need to put it in the refrigerator, otherwise it will become more brittle. This slime, like many others made from improvised materials, is short-lived. It dries quickly.

With boric acid

This recipe uses an alcohol solution of boric acid as a thickener, which can be purchased at pharmacies.

The slime making process is as follows:

Pour the entire vial of boric acid into a glass or ceramic cup.
Pour ½ tsp into it. baking soda.
Undissolved soda must be removed by filtering through gauze folded in several layers. Pour the liquid into a glass. Instead of gauze, you can strain through a paper napkin folded into a bag.
Then repeat the same steps as in previous recipes: pour 1-2 tbsp into a cup. l. thick shampoo and add a little of the resulting sodium tetraborate there, stirring the mass thoroughly.

Turquoise slime: a simple method of preparation

How to make slime: YouTube/Yulia Rai
Sea green slime is not only a fun, but also a very beautiful toy. To make a suitable base and paint it in the desired color, use: warm water - ½ cup, any shampoo - 15 g, flour - about 100 g, blue and green gouache or turquoise food coloring.

Make a safe plastic toy as follows:

Dilute the shampoo in water and mix lightly without forming foam.
Add flour little by little to the soapy liquid, kneading the elastic mass.
When the slime is almost ready, pour a couple of drops of dye into it. Mix the slime well until the color is uniform.
Keep the preparation in the refrigerator for about an hour.

The result is a top-notch slime, the only downside of which is a very short shelf life.

Puzzle glue

You can also make slime from stationery glue for puzzles. This glue is transparent, but thanks to the introduction of other components into the composition, the slimes will also be matte, soft and very elastic. Here is a set of components:

glue for puzzles – 100 g;
PVA – 125 ml;
any pigments, gouache;
½ cup shaving foam;
4 drops sodium tetraborate.

First you need to mix the PVA with the dye, then you can add foam. Separately combine sodium tetraborate and puzzle glue. Then combine both masses by vigorous mixing. If you add another dye to the second part of the product, when combining the parts you can get a two-color slime.

Big pink slime: top recipe

How to make slime: YouTube/Masha Zoom
To make the most of your time, take the time to make a big pink slime. Such toys are very popular on Instagram, but it is not necessary to order them from online stores.

It is enough to purchase: office glue - 2 tubes, shaving foam - 1 large bottle, hand cream - ½ tube, baby powder - as needed, body lotion - 1 tbsp. l., red dye, washing gel as a thickener.

Next, mix all the ingredients in the following order:

Fill a large container with glue and shaving foam. Mix these products thoroughly.
Add hand cream to the finished mixture, and then gradually add powder. Mix until smooth.
You will need very little body lotion. Also add a small amount of good coloring. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and adjust thickness with additional foam or powder.
To make the contents of the bowl look like slime, gradually add washing gel to it. The main thing is not to pour in a lot at once, otherwise the slime may turn out hard.

The finished toy should be very voluminous and airy.

Simple recipe with air freshener

This recipe is one of the simplest, but you need to take into account that for it you should select not only a working glue, but also a freshener. To make sure the toy turns out great, it’s better to take:

PVA - 85 ml;
Air Wick freshener;
dye.

Pour glue into a deep bowl, color it and thicken it with a freshener until the mass begins to peel off from the walls. It is better not to rush into adding the activator. Having made 1-2 long spritz, you should first actively mix the mass, and if it is still liquid, add more. These simple components make a cool toy. It will take a couple of minutes to make, but it can captivate you for a long time.

Butter slime from plasticine: how to make it at home

How to make slime: YouTube/Masha Zoom
Butter slime is a very delicate slime that has a texture reminiscent of soft butter. Repeating the recipe for this slime will not be difficult.

You will need: light plasticine, PVA glue - 120 g, shaving foam - 1 bottle, baby powder and starch - approximately 50 g each, hand cream and shampoo - 20-30 g each, dye - optional, sodium tetraborate.

Plasticine will serve as an ideal basis for such a toy. Do the preparatory work:

Mix the glue and foam into a homogeneous mass, and then stir in the dry ingredients.
Once you knead the mixture perfectly, pour the cream and shampoo into the same container. Mix everything thoroughly again.
If using dye, add it at this stage. It is best if it matches the color of the plasticine used.
Next, the slime needs to be thickened. To do this, dilute sodium tetraborate with water and add little by little to other products. When you get the required consistency, knead the mixture with your hands.
Gently knead the plasticine and slime until smooth using your hands.

Now you can enjoy the light texture of this slime.

Why use thickeners and what they are?

The consistency of the slime depends on the form of the thickener:

eye drops;
borax or borax (sodium tetrobarate);
contact lens cleaning composition;
a drug containing alcohol or salicylic acid;
washing gel;
air freshener;
soda or salt;
Polish for hair;
powdered sugar;
starch;
dishwashing liquid;
gelatin.

Each of the listed funds has its own characteristics and characteristics.

Salt

Sodium tetraborate, also known as borox or borax, and other salt-containing substances are the most effective thickeners, firmly holding the slime together through chemical reactions. The selected components are first thoroughly mixed, then one of the salt products is added drop by drop.

Soapy

If sodium tetraborate is not available, you can use washing gel or washing liquid. The process of creating such a toy does not take much time and it turns out thick and beautiful.

Sprays

Some people make the slime thicker with air freshener or strong hold hairspray. These are very “capricious” products that do not always allow you to achieve the desired consistency. Experienced slime manufacturers recommend choosing thickeners from soda or salt.

Soda

Works as well as sodium tetraborate or salt in most recipes. Use soda in the form of a solution or powder - you need to mix one part of it with three parts of water. Soda gives the product good density and ductility.

Gelatin

It is not a universal product and only works under certain conditions. To make the toy, gelatin is soaked in water for 40 minutes. While it swells, mix the bulk of the other components.

The soaked gelatin is heated over low heat, stirring constantly until completely dissolved, then cooled and added to the rest of the ingredients.

Sugar

It is better to use powdered sugar diluted with liquid soap or shampoo rather than sand. Edible slimes are made from the same thickener, of course, without chemical components.

Fluffy slime: classic recipe

How to make slime: YouTube/Issin
Every day, many accounts on social networks publish videos with incredibly airy slimes. To get a similar product at home, stock up on: PVA glue - three tubes, transparent glue - one medium jar, water - approximately 30-50 ml, soft clay - if possible, shaving foam - ¼ bottle, any dye - optional, thickener (boric acid or sodium tetraborate) - as needed.

Using this recipe, you will definitely be able to make the same delicate fluffy slime as in the pictures. Complete the following work steps:

Pour all the prepared glue into a deep bowl. Add some water and mix thoroughly.
If you can find soft clay, add it to the sticky mixture and knead it well.
Add a little shaving foam to the same container, after shaking the can well. At this stage you can use dye.
The last step is to use a thickener. Determine its quantity based on the consistency of the slime.

You can also repeat this recipe without using PVA glue and clay, but the result will not be as high quality.

Features of care and storage

Proper storage conditions will help you enjoy the toy for a longer period. To prevent the slime from becoming hard and losing quality, it must be stored in a tightly closed container or plastic bag in the refrigerator. You should avoid getting slime on the floor, since stuck particles cannot be cleaned, and therefore the appearance of the toy will be ruined.

Slime in a sealed bag on the background of the refrigerator

Slime does not last forever, and therefore sooner or later you will have to either buy new gum for your hands, or try to make it at home. The second option is more preferable because you do not need to leave your home for this, and also spend additional money, since the components are often already in stock.

Cool slime made from toothpaste and liquid soap: a simple recipe

How to make slime: YouTube/Fun DI Family
If you want to get a very sticky slime, we recommend paying attention to this option from toothpaste. Use the following ingredients: aromatic liquid soap, toothpaste, dye and a little flour.

This recipe is very simple, you need to do the following:

Soap and toothpaste will have to be added in equal proportions, so start mixing a small amount of ingredients, gradually increasing it. Immediately stir in the dye.
To thicken the contents of the bowl a little, gradually add a little flour.
Once you are sure that there are no lumps left in the slime, pour some water into the bowl and mix the correct sticky slime.

Since the components of such a toy can dry out quickly, it is better to store the paste slime in an airtight container.

Slime with stationery glue

This slime, when completed, is soft and spreadable, but not sticky. You need to take 100 ml of stationery glue of any brand, as well as 100 ml of cold water. Place the glue in a container and fill it with water. Then use a spatula or spoon to make a lump of glue, as if knocking it into a single whole. Then take out the clot and continue kneading it with your hands (you can put it in a plastic bag).

Another recipe for making slime is:

take 100 ml of boiling water, dissolve a tablespoon of salt in it;
tint the liquid in the desired shade;
after cooling, pour in 2 tablespoons of glue;
leave the product for 20 minutes without stirring;
begin to intensively stir the solution, as a result of which a glue clot will form at the bottom;
catch the future slime, knead it with your hands;
If the slime sticks, you need to throw it into the salt solution again, then take it out again and knead it.

Which brand is better not to use?

First you need to choose the base of all slime type toys. After all, not every glue presented in the rich assortment of any store will work correctly in the recipe.
Sometimes it happens that even with an expensive product, the slime turns out cheesy or oily, which is absolutely unacceptable for hand chewing gum. Experiments with the most common thickener - sodium tetraborate - are taken into account. By mixing adhesive bases with it and observing the result, we draw a conclusion about the unsuitable components:

with Cullinan glue, the interaction reaction does not bring any effect; on the contrary, the total mass liquefies and becomes fluid;
Berlingo PVA glue, when mixed with reagents, turns into a fatty, shapeless substance resembling cottage cheese;
silicate Hatber, with the addition of sodium tetraborate, turns into jelly, running away from the hands.

Based on the experiments conducted, we can conclude that slime will not come from:

adhesive mass intended only for fastening paper;
glue characterized by a watery consistency;
too fatty product.

Important! Glue that was discovered long before the start of the process is also not suitable for the production of toys, even if in reality it is of a good brand.

What type of raw material is suitable for lysins?

Many types of this product are suitable for creating slime from glue. But in order to begin the process with confidence, it is still better to know in advance with which of them success awaits you for sure.

PVA

PVA is considered the most acceptable component for creating slimes. It is characterized by the highest safety and high adhesive ability, which affects the quality of the future toy.
The glue is an emulsion of polyvinyl acetate with water. After mixing with a thickener, PVA reacts, and the liquid mass thickens and becomes slime. Glue acts as an excellent base for slime, giving it softness and elasticity.

Silicate

Reference. Silicate glue, which is a type of stationery glue, is characterized by varying thicknesses. But it is invariably suitable for creating toys.

Due to the transparency of the composition, it is often included in the components of “glass” slime. Toys made on its basis:

excellent stretch, do not tear;
crunch in the palms;
stretched into a thin film.

But you need to be careful with this type of glue, because its excess leads to the fact that the slime very quickly becomes rubbery. Adding toothpaste can save the situation, but this action completely changes the color of the future toy.

Clerical

Another type of glue used to create beautiful transparent slimes is stationery. If you want to create a transparent, viscous slime, then you can confidently take this favorite among the components for the base.

Building

Chewing gum for hands with this type of adhesive base is of high quality. After all, when interacting with the activator, the glue almost immediately begins to transform into the required viscous and viscous mass. This is a signal that the final result will definitely be a slime.

We recommend: Is silicate glue suitable for making slime? How to make such slime and how to care for it?

In order not to waste time on a product that obviously doesn’t work, conduct a test: glue two sheets of paper together and after 10 minutes evaluate the quality of the main properties. If the sheets are held firmly together, the adhesive is suitable.

Features of sugar slimes

Sugar as an activator began to be used for homemade slimes by slimers who wanted to give the toy additional volume. It is believed that granulated sugar or powdered sugar has binding properties. When heated, they turn into a viscous syrup; when frozen, it becomes tight and elastic.

But the stabilizing properties of sugar are weak and manifest themselves differently with different substances:

with soap or a film mask, the volume of the product increases;
Sugar thickens pasta, shampoo, liquid soap perfectly;
the food additive does not work with any type of glue;
Sugar doesn't work as a base for slime; the handgum comes out spreadable.

From the above facts, the conclusion suggests itself: sugar is good as an additive for slimes, which contain detergents. Additionally, it is better to thicken the composition with boric acid, washing gel or other stabilizing components.

The advantage of a natural activator is that it is harmless. If you want to make environmentally friendly slime, do not use other thickeners. The slime will be disposable, but safe.

In addition to sugar, other components are added to handgam:

glue;
detergents;
shaving foam;
toothpaste;
film mask;
soda, salt;
plasticine.

The choice of components depends on what kind of slime you want to get and what properties it should have. Glue forms the basis of the toy, making it viscous and elastic. Toothpaste, shampoo, detergents, and film mask add softness to the slime. Plasticine and foam make the slime airy. Soda and salt, like sugar, thicken the composition.

When preparing slime with sugar, remember some recommendations:

Sugar is not an ideal activator, so the handgam comes out watery, but viscous.
Stir for a long time until the sugar crystals dissolve.
Keeping the mixture in the refrigerator or freezer helps thicken the composition.
Sugar slimes are often disposable, so you shouldn’t store them for a long time.
Play with clean hands if you want the product to last longer.
Don't leave slimes in dirty, warm places.
Store the slime in the refrigerator in a Ziploc bag or airtight container.

Read on to learn how to make slime from powdered sugar.

How to make a toy correctly, what ingredients are needed?

To obtain a toy, you need to mix the base, dye and thickener. After combining all the ingredients, knead them thoroughly. Only after the structure of the substance becomes homogeneous can you play. For an ideal result, practitioners recommend:

use only fresh glue to avoid the appearance of lumps in the slime;
do not add toothpaste with whitening granules;
do not replace sodium tetraborate with baking soda, their effect is unequal;
If there are no exact proportions in the recipe, the thickener is added in small portions, thoroughly kneading the mass each time.

The thickener is added to the prepared mixture of ingredients in small portions to prevent excess (excess is the main reason why the slime may not work out).

How to learn how to make cool slimes yourself practically for free, from improvised means or using the most accessible materials - read on.

Review of other methods

An interesting toy option is magnetic slime. It’s easy to do: you need to take a ready-made slime made according to any recipe, add magnetic shavings, and mix well again. There are also fragrant slimes: it is recommended to mix 100 g of PVA and 50 ml of any perfume, the result will be a unique toy. Children love delicious slime: by melting marshmallows and combining them with chocolate spread, you can get a great treat!

Any slime that is not edible must be handled correctly. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You should not leave slimes on the windowsill - they will quickly deteriorate when exposed to sunlight. A dirty toy should always be washed with cold water. If you follow these tips, your child will be able to have fun with slime for up to 7-14 days.

Silicate glue

Silicate glue makes beautiful transparent slimes - soft and elastic. This glue should not be confused with silicone glue: the latter is a sealant that is not suitable for creating toys. You need to take the following components:

2 tablespoons of glue;
1 teaspoon of liquid detergent (any);
1 tablespoon shaving foam;
dye.

First, paint, foam, and glue are mixed, then a gel-like detergent or detergent is added to the mass. Too thin slime can be thickened with additional shaving foam.

There is another recipe for “silicate” slime with glitter:

pour a glass of cold water into the container;
throw 5 ice cubes into the water;
add a teaspoon of soda;
after the ice has melted, add glitter and 3 tablespoons of silicate glue;
use a spatula to knock all the glue into a dense clot;
take out the slime and knead it with your hands.