Slime toy is very popular with children. Such a product can be bought in a store, but in this case there will be no confidence in its safety, because it is not known for sure what components it contains. An entertainment item can be made from improvised means independently, without sodium tetraborate or with it.
Recipes with shaving foam
There are several versions of making slime, based on shaving foam:
| Way | Description |
| With tetraborate | The toy comes out fluffy and has a pleasant texture to the touch. Ingredients:
If desired, coloring agents and flavorings can be added to the composition. Preparation:
For example, spices can help change the color of the mass and its aroma. |
| Without tetraborate | This option is similar to the previous one, but it does not contain sodium tetraborate or soap.
To prepare, simply mix the glue with foam and knead for a long time until it is homogeneous and does not stick to your palms. |
| Iceberg | The toy is so called because a crust appears on its surface. It also makes a crunching sound when pressed, similar to the sound of ice.
Ingredients:
Preparation:
The surface may remain liquid for a long time, but over time it will begin to harden, which means a crust will appear that resembles ice. |
Without sodium tetraborate
How to make slime without sodium tetraborate – knowledge that helps to avoid contact with the boric acid derivative and possible allergies when making a toy.
Ingredients:
- 200 g PVA glue;
- 2 tbsp. shampoo or liquid soap;
- baking soda.
Description of the cooking process:
- Pour shampoo and glue into a bowl and mix everything.
- Pour soda into a bowl and mix all the ingredients. If the mass has not acquired sufficient thickness, continue to add soda little by little. At the same time, there should not be too much soda: it is better to spend more time mixing than to overdo it with this substance.
- Remove the finished thick mass from the container and continue kneading with your hands.
The result should be a toy with elasticity that allows it to be stretched so much that it turns into a thin film.
Without adding PVA
Slime without glue can be made using one of the following recipes:
| Recipe | Description |
| From shampoo | Ingredients:
Add food coloring if desired. Preparation:
In 12 hours the slime will be ready. |
| From liquid soap | Ingredients:
Preparation:
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Without starch
There are many methods of making slime that do not require the use of starch.
Namely:
| Recipe | Description |
| From water and flour | Ingredients:
Various coloring pigments act as additional ingredients. Preparation:
It should be kept in mind that this slime will lose its positive properties as it cools. |
| From alcohol and glue | Using this recipe, the toy will turn out interesting and as if alive. This method is simple: if you have the necessary ingredients, the work of creating a slime will take no more than 1 minute.
Ingredients:
If desired, you can use coloring pigments. Preparation:
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Without adding water
How to make slime without sodium tetraborate and without water, there is also an option.
You will need the following ingredients:
- flour;
- coloring pigment;
- shower gel. The latter should have a jelly-like consistency.
Step by step execution:
- Mix the gel and paint in a bowl.
- Gradually add flour there.
- Mix all ingredients well. If the mixture does not thicken, then the amount of flour should be increased.
With hand cream
There is a simple method based on the use of hand cream.
Ingredients:
- hand cream;
- flour.
Their ratio is selected through experiments. As a result, a mass similar in density to plasticine can be obtained.
Stages of toy creation:
- Place the cream and flour in one container.
- Mix both components until the mixture is completely curdled.
- While stirring, add cream if necessary, achieving the desired consistency.
Magnetic toy
This option will appeal to middle school students. It will not only be attracted to a magnet, but also glow in the dark.
Ingredients:
- water – 2 tbsp:
- tetraborate;
- PVA glue – 30 g;
- phosphorus paint;
- dye;
- iron oxide.
Progress of work:
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup of water with tetraborate until the mixture is lump-free.
- In another container, mix the glue with a glass of water.
- Add food coloring and phosphorus paint to the 2nd part.
- Add the 2nd part to the 1st part, stirring constantly and checking the thickness.
- Add iron oxide to the middle of the combined mass and mix again.
The finished slime can be brought to the magnet.
From soap
Many homemade slimes use liquid soap. In many cases, this component is irreplaceable, but sometimes it can be replaced with laundry soap.
Ingredients:
- laundry soap;
- soda;
- salt;
- coloring pigment;
- a few drops of vinegar. This substance will help the toy stretch better.
Step by step process:
- Prepare a soap solution in a container.
- In a separate bowl, mix salt and soda. Pour soap solution here.
- Add coloring pigment to the combined composition and mix gently until the contents of the container become homogeneous.
- Without removing the homogeneous mass from the container, wrap it in cellophane film and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
- After the specified time has passed, remove the container from the refrigerator, transfer its contents into a plastic bag and knead thoroughly.
The resulting toy will be cool. When the child stops playing, it is recommended to put the slime in the refrigerator. It should be stored there until the next game. Otherwise, the slime will lose its positive properties. You can make a viscous slime based on liquid soap and toothpaste.
Ingredients:
- toothpaste;
- liquid soap;
- dye;
- flour.
Preparation:
- In a container, mix soap and paste in equal proportions.
- Add food coloring and a little flour.
- Mix the mixture until it is lump-free and add a little water.
- Let the product dry.
This slime should be stored in an airtight container.
From soda
You can make slime without sodium tetraborate using a base such as soda. This substance is safe in itself, but since it also contains dishwashing detergent, you should constantly supervise your child. After playing, he should wash his hands.
Ingredients:
- soda;
- dishwashing liquid;
- water;
- dye.
Making a toy:
- Fill the container with cleaning solution.
- Add soda there, stirring the mixture constantly.
- Add water to the same composition. Its quantity depends on the thickness of the resulting mass. The thicker it is, the more water is required. The main task is to make the mass acquire the desired consistency.
- Add coloring agent to the components: the amount depends on the desired color of the toy.
From shampoo
If you use shampoo to create slime, it will turn out soft and stretchy.
Ingredients:
- 30 ml shampoo;
- toothpaste;
- 15 g sugar;
- 5 g of soda.
Step by step actions:
- Pour shampoo into a bowl and beat until foam appears.
- Add a quarter of a tube of toothpaste to the resulting foamy substance. It is important not to forget to constantly stir the contents of the plate.
- While continuing to beat, add sugar.
- When the mixture thickens a little, put it in the refrigerator for half an hour.
- While the contents of the plate are cooling, you can prepare the soda solution.
- When half an hour has passed, take the cooled mass out of the refrigerator. Add the prepared soda solution to it.
- Mix everything and then place the mixture on a vertical surface.
- Bring the composition to the required state.
From nail polish
How to make slime without sodium tetraborate with varnish and sunflower oil is based on the following steps:
- Pour 100 ml of oil into a plate, and then varnish (a small jar).
- Mix both components thoroughly until all the dye originally contained in the varnish has turned into one ball. Once this happens, the toy can be considered fit for play.
You should be prepared for the fact that such slime will be small and a little greasy, and will also smell bad. Therefore, it is possible that children will refuse to interact with it.
Another recipe will require the following ingredients:
- nail polish;
- water;
- PVA glue;
- tetraborate.
Steps to create a toy:
- Mix the glue and varnish in a bowl.
- Pour water into the resulting mass and stir.
- Add tetraborate to it and stir until the mixture reaches a uniform composition.
From flour
How to make slime without sodium tetraborate from flour and get a tight and flexible product, depending on the correctly selected components.
Ingredients:
- shower gel – 2 tbsp. l.;
- flour;
- toothpaste – 2 tbsp;
- a coloring agent, such as acrylic paint.
Manufacturing process:
- Mix the gel and paste in one bowl. The result should be a fluffy, homogeneous mass.
- Add flour to the ingredients in small portions. It is important not to forget to stir the contents of the plate.
- Add the coloring agent there in any quantity until the mixture acquires the desired color.
- If the mixture is not thick enough, add more flour and then knead it with your hands.
With the addition of glue
Glue stick is similar to PVA in many ways. These substances differ in consistency, but are interchangeable.
Ingredients:
- glue stick;
- boron;
- coloring matter.
Step by step execution:
- Remove the glue from the tube into an enamel bowl and melt.
- Add the selected dye to the glue.
- In a separate bowl, prepare a boron solution.
- Combine the borax with the melted glue.
- If the mixture is too liquid and the slime does not come together, add more boron.
From sugar
Sugar is often used when making slime.
The following toy options can be created using it:
| Recipe | Description |
| From shampoo | Ingredients:
Preparation:
Before playing, the slime needs to be kneaded a little |
| From shampoo and liquid soap | This is the recipe where you will have to experiment with proportions.
Ingredients:
Preparation:
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With boric acid
The method of creating slime based on the use of boric acid is considered budget-friendly.
Ingredients:
- boric acid;
- PVA glue;
- coloring matter.
Sequence of actions:
- Mix the glue with the dye in a bowl.
- After mixing, you can begin to add the acid little by little, stirring constantly.
- Knead the finished mixture with your hands.
For girls, you can make slime with the addition of glitter.
Ingredients:
- colourless transparent glue – 100 ml;
- boric acid – 0.5 tbsp. l.;
- hot water – 1 tbsp.;
- cold water – 2 tbsp.
Step-by-step workflow:
- In 1 container, mix boric acid and hot water.
- In the 2nd bowl, mix the glue with 1 tbsp of water.
- Combine both mixtures and knead until sticky.
- Knead the mass, adding ingredients as needed. If the slime is too thick, add glue, if it is sticky, add boric acid.
- Add glitter and knead thoroughly with your hands.
When interacting with this product, please note: bubbles may appear in it. To restore the original appearance, the slime should be put aside for a few days and stored in cellophane or a waterproof container.
With shower gel
If you use shower gel as the main ingredient, the slime will be flexible and airy.
Ingredients:
- shower gel – 2 tsp;
- hair mousse – 2 tbsp;
- office glue – 2 tbsp;
- soda – 0.5 tsp;
- naphthyzine – 0.5 tbsp.
The last component can be replaced with levomycetin, and to give the toy a certain color, you should additionally use a coloring agent.
Sequence of steps:
- In a bowl, dilute the gel with 2 tbsp of warm water. Beat until foam appears.
- Add the mousse to the ingredients and a few drops of coloring agent, stirring constantly.
- Pour water and the contents of the plate there, stir again.
- Add glue and naphthyzine to the mixture.
- After thoroughly mixing, collect the finished slime with your hands.
With starch and sunflower oil
This slime is characterized by good plasticity, safety for the skin and does not stick to the hands.
Ingredients:
- starch - as needed;
- shampoo – 3 tbsp. l.;
- oil – 3 tbsp;
- dye.
Sequence of actions:
- Mix the oil and shampoo in a bowl.
- Add food coloring to them and mix until the desired color is reached.
- Pour starch into the mixture, adding more if necessary until you get a non-sticky mixture.
Edible toy
To make a marmalade slime you will need the following ingredients:
- gummy bears – 1 pack;
- powdered sugar.
Preparation:
- Place the marmalade in a bowl and melt in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- After the mass has cooled, powder is added to it.
- Everything is mixed until it becomes thick.
- To obtain the product, the mass is kneaded by hand.
If you want to eat this slime after playing, you should only take it with clean hands. An unusual option would be slime made from Nutella.
Ingredients:
- marshmallow – 100 g;
- Nutella.
Preparation:
- Melt the marshmallows in an enamel bowl in a water bath.
- Add Nutella to it.
- Mix the ingredients and knead with your hands.
Interacting with slime requires the following safety precautions:
- limited contact time (no more than 30 minutes), in case of scratches and wounds on the hand – refusal to play;
- Do not allow children under 3 years of age to play, as they tend to taste everything;
- If mold or an unpleasant odor occurs, the slime should be thrown away;
- When making, make sure the room is ventilated and children's hands are not in their mouths.
Product care includes:
- playing with clean hands;
- during breaks between games, place the slime on a clean and smooth surface;
- Avoid contact of the toy with lint or fabric.
If dust and dirt have stuck to the slime, for example, when it fell, first remove the large debris, then the small one, remove the dust with alcohol. The humidity of the room is also important. If the air is dry, the slime becomes hard, to normalize the product should be placed in a container with 2-3 drops of water.
In case of high humidity, use grains of table salt, placing the slime in a container with them.
The word "slime" has an English origin, so domestic patriots and admirers of the Russian language call it a lizun. Such a toy can be made with your own hands both without sodium teraborate, and with it, and with other components.
Video on how to make slime without sodium tetraborate
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