How to Make Slime

Slime is very popular with young children because simply playing with it is fun! Making your own slime at home is much easier and more economical. Here are four ways to make different types of slimes.

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Ingredient

Basic Slime

1/2 cup milk glue
1.5 cups of warm water
Food coloring (optional)
1 tablespoon solder paste

Slime “live”

3/4 cup cornmeal
2 cups vegetable oil
1 piece of styrofoam

Slimes can be eaten

1 can of sweetened condensed milk 400g
1 tablespoon cornstarch
10-15 drops of food coloring

Slime from soap flakes (soap flake)

1 cup (125g) soap flakes
5 cups of hot water
Food coloring (optional)

Basic Slime

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Mix borax powder with warm water. Measure out 1 tablespoon of fenugreek powder (15g) and 1 cup of warm water (120ml). Combine these two ingredients in a large bowl. Stir the mixture until the solder powder is completely dissolved.

Mix milk and water glue. Add 1/2 cup colloidal milk (60ml) and 1/2 cup water (60ml) to another bowl. Stir until the two ingredients are mixed together. The mixture will have a thin texture.

Add food coloring to the glue mixture. Choose any food coloring you like. Green is a popular color, but feel free to experiment with any color. Start with a few drops of food coloring and stir. If you want a lighter color, continue adding a few drops of food coloring.

You can also divide the glue mixture into small bowls and put different colors in each bowl.

Mix the solder paste with the glue mixture. Place the two mixtures in a large bowl. Then stir well. You will see the slime gradually take shape!

If you choose to make small amounts of slime in separate bowls, divide the borax evenly into each bowl.
At this point, you can start kneading the slime by hand. It can be quite sticky but keep kneading. Add more solder if needed.

Get the slime out to play! After finishing, there will be a little water remaining and this is normal. You just need to take the slime out of the water and pour the water away.

Slime “live”

Mix 3/4 cup cornstarch (90g) with 2 cups vegetable oil (240ml). Place both ingredients in a large bowl. Then stir well. ^{[1] X Research Source}

When making this slime (also known as oobleck), you can use several substitutes for cornstarch.

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Put the mixture in the refrigerator. Place the whole bowl in the refrigerator and let the mixture cool completely (about 1 hour). The cold temperature will help the slime solidify and have a standard consistency. ^{[2] X Research Source}

Take the mixture out of the refrigerator. Stir well (as the ingredients will separate). Let the mixture cool down and thin out.

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Find a piece of styrofoam. The size of the sponge is fine, but the standard size is 25x150x150mm. Rub the sponge into your hair or carpet several times to create static electricity. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Slowly pour the slime mixture into the bowl. Place the sponge in front of the slime flow before pouring. The sponge should be 2.5 cm away from the flow. Static electricity will cause the slime to stop flowing and sprout on its own. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

Move the sponge and the slime will follow. The kids will be very surprised by that!

Slime can be eaten

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Pour all cans of sweetened condensed milk into the pan. Put the pan on the stove. Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch (15g) to the milk and stir the two ingredients well. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

Heat the mixture on low heat. Reduce heat to low and continue to stir the mixture continuously as it heats up. If you don’t stir immediately, the mixture will stick to the pan. ^{[6] X Research Sources}

Remove the mixture from the heat when it thickens. As the temperature rises, the slime will become pliable and difficult to stir. If you see the mixture turn like this, remove the pan from the heat. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

Add 10 to 15 drops of food coloring to the mixture. You can choose any color you want! Green is the base color but feel free to try other colors or let the children choose one. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

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Let the mixture cool. Before letting your child play with and eat slime, let it cool completely. Slime will stain the surface of some items, so you must keep the slime away from easily stained objects or things that you don’t want to be stained, especially light colored things. ^{[9] X Research Source}

Slime from soap flakes

Mix 1 cup of soap flakes (120g) with 4 cups of hot water (480ml). Measure out the soap flakes and put them in a bowl. Carefully pour more hot water into the bowl. Stir until soap is completely dissolved.

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Add a few drops of food coloring (if needed). Food coloring is optional but it will make the slime more interesting!

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Let the mixture rest for 1 hour. This will give the mixture a standard consistency.

Use a spatula to stir the mixture vigorously. It will foam when you stir. The standard consistency is when the mixture pours out easily and becomes slimy to the touch.

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Place the slime in an airtight container or bag. Slime will keep for a long time when stored airtight. You should not expose the slime to the sun or heat.

Advice

Do not put slime on the carpet as it will stick to the carpet.
Do not allow pets and small children to play with slimes.
Pour the borax mixture into the glue mixture slowly and stir with a spatula. When it thickens, use your hands to knead the mixture. The mixture will gradually become slime.
To make slime simple and effective, just add glue, washing powder, food coloring and mix well.
When you put the slime in the cup and press it down, it will make a funny sound.
If you don’t want to use borax, try cornstarch.
Make sure all ingredients are stirred.
You can add essential oils or scented soapy water to the slime to make it smell nice.
Stir in milk glue and food coloring first, then add borax powder and water to make it more effective.
If you add color to the slime, it may stain the object.
When making slime with milk glue and laundry detergent, add shaving cream or foaming hand soap.
Wash your hands after playing with borax slimes.
When adding food coloring, be sure to stir well or it will produce a different reaction.

Warning

The powder is very toxic when swallowed. Do not put it in your mouth and do not allow children to do it. Remember to follow the instructions strictly.
Remember not to swallow or smell milk glue.