How to make slime easily?

Slime has become very popular in the last few years and most people all over the world are searching about how to make slime. Actually, there are many ways to make slime at home easily. It only takes a few minutes to make slime. But it will entertain your kids for hours. Here is everything you have to know about slime. So keep reading.

Slime

What do you know about Slime?

Slime is a very popular science project. Actually, it is one of the best ways to teach kids about viscosity, polymers, and chemical reactions. Make slime and let your kids play around with it. I think it is a great way to teach kids science principles. So if you need it, you can make slime at home with only 3 Ingredients. Homemade slime is one of the best ideas to make kid’s crafts. Actually, it is very easy to make slime at home. Not only is it quick, but also it is super inexpensive too.

How to make slime

Why is it popular?

Actually, slime is popular for several reasons. The sheer fun of learning science is the main reason. It is a fun trend these days. Sometimes it is enjoyable to watch slime turn from a solid to a liquid and back again. Some people use it as a great way to relieve stress. Also, most of the kids just like it because it is gooey and fun to stretch. 

Also, there are a lot of videos on social media to show you how to make slime in different ways. 

So you have to choose the best way for you. Actually, it is depending on how you play with it. Actually many people are concerned about how safe slime is. 

Homemade Slime

Is it safe? 

Generally, slime is safe. But if you have skin reactions to various ingredients, you have to stay clear of those recipes. Some ingredients such as saline solution and borax can make a person ill. So you should not give it to a child who may put it in its mouth. 

Main types of slime 

Actually, there are different types of slime. So what are they? Here I have listed down only the most popular varieties of slime.

  • Cleaning slime
  • Borax-free slime
  • Popping slime
  • Glitter slime or unicorn slime 
  • Glow-in-the-dark slime
  • Fluffy slime

Homemade Slime

The cleaning slime can work like a lint brush to get the crud out of your keyboard and other electronics. If you want you can make glitter slime according to a basic slime recipe with glitter mixed in. The fluffy slime feels like a soft marshmallow. You can make popping slime by mixing styrofoam pellets or other beads with regular slime. Glow-in-the-dark slime can be made with nontoxic items and it really does glow in the dark.

Slime recipe

Slime is a mixture of household items that come together to create a polymer substance. This is called a non-Newtonian fluid. Slime can act like both a solid and a liquid too. People follow different ways to make slime at home easily. So how do you make slime easily, safely, and without allergens? 

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Slime ingredients

You can make slime very quickly and easily using only a few ingredients such as Elmer’s white school glue, saline solution, and baking soda. If you desire, you can add some more things to the slime recipe to get super fun. Slime can be made with a wide range of items and the items are different for each slime type. So you can add at least a couple of these ingredients:

  • Glitter
  • Food coloring
  • Contact solution
  • Liquid laundry detergent
  • Borax
  • Shampoo
  • Shaving cream

And sometimes you will need warm water too. Actually, the basic ingredients turn into something completely different with just a few minutes of stirring.

Instructions to make homemade slime

  1. First, you have to squeeze the bottle of glue into the bowl. 
  2. Next, you can add your food coloring. 
  3. Then, you should stir them until combined. 
  4. After that, you have to mix in baking soda.
  5. Then you can add the saline solution (1 1/2 Tablespoons) and mix until combined. 
  6. You have to knead the slime using your hands until it all comes together.

You can store slime in a container with a lid. Definitely, you have to store slime in an airtight container. If you store the container in the fridge, you can get the slime to last as long as a month without drying out or molding. 

making slime

I think this is the easiest way to make slime at home. As I said you can make different types of slime in different ways. Actually, this is a fun craft to do for an indoor activity. 

How to make slime without glue?

If you do not have glue at home, you can make slime without glue. How do you make slime without glue? If you have shampoo, you can make slime without using glue. So the slime ingredients are clear shampoo, sugar, plastic cup, and fork. For the shampoo slime recipe, You have to pour about half a cup of shampoo into a plastic cup. Next, you can add a teaspoon of sugar, and then you have to mix them. You can add a bit more sugar until the mixture clings to the spoon. After that, you have to place the cup in the freezer for at least two hours.

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How to make slime without borax?

If you need it, you can make slime without borax. Here I hope to tell you about a simple slime recipe without borax. A basic recipe for borax-free slime calls for 4 ounces of white school glue, baking soda (1/2 tablespoon), and contact solution (1/4 tablespoon). You have to put the ingredients in a bowl in the order listed. And then you can mix them together for a few minutes until it turns into slime. After that, you can stretch and play with the slime as normal.

Slime without borax

When you make slime, you can use plastic bowls and spoons. Also, you have to make sure to get the color correct before adding the saline and usually kids love the different colors. So have fun with it.

 

 

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