Easy Ways to Make Slime Without Borax or Contact Solution

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Fluffy slime is a soft and - as the name suggests - fluffy slime that's fun to squeeze, poke, and play with, but many fluffy slime recipes require a borax solution,^[1] which can be difficult or even impossible to obtain. Don't panic - there's a way around this. You can still make fluffy slime with everyday household materials! Add as much shaving cream as you want.

Ingredients

• 4 ounces (113 g) glue or melted stick glue
• 4 ounces (113 g) warm water
• Shaving cream
• Food coloring (optional)
• Lotion (optional)
• Laundry detergent

Steps

1. 1

   Pour the glue into a bowl ^[2] .

2. 2

   Combine the warm water with the glue. Don't add too much water or it'll be very runny.

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   Add in your food colouring and mix thoroughly. If the food colouring is a particularly potent one, start by adding two drops, so you don't stain your hands.

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   Add in the shaving cream and mix thoroughly. When it's fully combined in, the texture should resemble marshmallow cream.

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   Add in a few pumps of lotion for a stretchier slime.

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   Add in the liquid laundry detergent. Don't add it all at once - you risk your slime hardening.

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   Knead your slime. Once the slime has become too solid to stir, use your hands to start kneading it to make it less sticky.^[3]

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   Play with your slime! Store it in an airtight container.^[4]

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• Question

  What happens if it is liquidy?

  

  If it is liquidy, then you can add in 1/4 cup of flour to make it less liquidy.

• Question

  Is the laundry detergent supposed to be liquid or powder?

  

  It is supposed to be liquid so that it is soft and fluffy. If you're adding food coloring, make sure you add the color before you add the laundry detergent.

• Question

  Will my slime ever dry up?

  

  Yes. After a few days it depends on how you store it. A sealed plastic bag is recommended.

• Question

  What does the warm water make the slime do?

  

  It stops the glue from just sticking to your hand and allows it to form a slime when combined with the shaving cream.

• Question

  How does it look at the end?

  

  Fluffy and stretchy, so it's also soft. If it is sticky, add flour. It helps make it so it won't be as sticky.

• Question

  Can you use shaving gel instead of shaving cream?

  

  Yes, as long as you stir the shaving gel so it resembles foam first.

• Question

  How much detergent do I add?

  

  You add about a cup full of detergent and if you need more, just add a little bit more detergent.

• Question

  What should I do if the shaving cream and glue separates from the food coloring and detergent?

  

  Just keep mixing! Eventually everything will come together, but it might take some elbow grease.

• Question

  What does the laundry detergent do?

  

  Detergent is an activator that binds the slime together. Without an activator, you will get more of a liquid than a slime.

• Question

  Can I use regular paint instead of food coloring?

  

  Paint is okay, but you only need a tiny bit to add color.

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• Always keep your slime in a cooler place.

• Add glitter if you want to add some sparkles.

• Keep your slime in an air-tight container.

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• Fluffy slime can get sticky if you don't add enough laundry detergent. Keep it off materials like clothes and carpet.

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Things You'll Need

• Bowl
• Stirring stick or spoon
• Pot with lid

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For fun, fluffy slime without borax, mix 4 oz of glue and 4 ounces of water in a bowl. Mix in 2 drops of food coloring, then add more if you want a brighter color. Add a good pump of shaving cream and stir it until the texture is like marshmallow cream. Mix in a few pumps of lotion and a bit of liquid laundry detergent, then rub and knead it with your hands to make it less sticky. Once you have your stretchy, colorful slime, store it in an airtight container so it doesn't dry out. For more tips, including why you should add lotion to your slime, read on!

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