What's happened slime or "handgam"(handgum) what is it also called? The name comes from the words “hand” - hand and “gum” - chewing gum.
There are several ways to make slime at home. They differ mainly in the ingredients that are used to prepare homemade slime.
Subject to all rules and great desire, handgama at home is possible do it in 5 minutes.
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We need:
PVA glue, white, it is advisable to look at the expiration date and choose one that was made relatively recently.
Borax (sodium tetraborate), 4% solution or Borax powder - can be found at a pharmacy (no prescription needed) or at a chemical store.
Food coloring - you can use gouache, beet juice (for red slime) or brilliant green (for green slime).
Container (jar, any plastic dishes) and a stick (spatula) for stirring.
You can use a little water.
You may need a measuring spoon.
Step 1.
Fill a glass (or any container convenient for you) with PVA glue (100g or 200g), after shaking the jar of glue.
* How more glue, the bigger your homemade slime.
Step 2.
Add a little dye to the container with glue (the main thing here is not to overdo it, otherwise your hands will get dirty). Mix thoroughly until a homogeneous mass of the desired color is achieved.
Step 3.
Add borax solution little by little (1-2 bottles). You don’t have to spare the borax, otherwise the slime will turn out liquid and will stick to everything.
If you use 100g of glue, then 1 bottle of sodium tetraborate will be enough. Mix the whole mass thoroughly. The result is a jelly-like, thick mass.
* If you have borax in powder form, take 1 tablespoon and dissolve it in a container with a glass of water at room temperature.
Step 4.
Carefully transfer the mixture to a napkin to get rid of excess moisture. By the way, it is better to keep such a toy on paper, so it will collect less lint.
Place the mixture in a bag and knead (like plasticine) for about 5 minutes. We take it out.
Enjoy!
Below is a video on how to make slime at home:
We make homemade slime without boron (sodium tetraborate) - from glue and starch.
Step 1.
Measure 1/3 cup of liquid starch and pour it into a small bag, where we also add a little dye.
Step 2.
Immediately add a quarter cup of glue and mix thoroughly until a thick mass is formed. There may be some liquid left in the bag. Just take the “homemade” slime out of the bag and you can enjoy it.
Of course, such a slime cannot be compared to a store-bought one, since guar gum will be extremely difficult to obtain.
How to make slime from water and starch
This method is the simplest and least expensive, but it does not give the expected result.
By mixing starch and water in equal proportions, you can get homemade slime, which does not have a very pleasant consistency.
You can add more starch to make the slime thicker. Also add dye and mix thoroughly.
- You can experiment with slime colors and even make a whole family of homemade slimes. Also you can use various sparkles, small stars, etc.
- Can be used essential oil to give the handgam an interesting smell.
- If you want the slime to retain its properties and last longer, you need it store in a sealed container and in a cool place. Also, it is desirable do not put slime on the carpet or other surface to which small lint can easily stick.
- If the slime starts to dry out, place it in a container with warm water.
- This toy is NOT toxic or poisonous, although of course you should not eat it and you should wash your hands after playing.
- It is also worth noting that some try to make slime using soda instead of borax or starch, but in this case the result will be a rather solid mass. So don't waste your time on this.
- Remember that the life of such a toy is extremely short (about a week), so stock up on materials for making slime at home, as this activity is contagious!
This toy first appeared in 1976 and was made by Mattel.
The movie brought enormous popularity to the toy. "Ghostbusters"(1984), namely one of its main characters is a ghost named Lizun.
Handgam can play the role of a means for hand massage, as well as for development of fine motor skills.
The slime sold in the store (aka "Smart Plasticine") is the result of a mixture of: 65% dimethylsiloxane, 17% silica, 9% Thixatrol ST (castor oil derivatives), 4% polydimethylsiloxane, 1% decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, 1% glycerin and 1 % titanium dioxide.
Slime is one of the favorite children's toys. Its consistency is similar to soft chewing gum, but does not stick to your hands.
Due to the fact that such a mixture can include a variety of ingredients, you will spend only a few minutes to “grow” slime at home yourself. This is done very simply, and even the children themselves will be happy to take part in the work.
Let's find out some of the simplest ways and lifehacks on how to make slime at home.
Glue based slime recipes
The most common option is to use glue. Thanks to this component, the slime does not break and retains its shape. What kind of glue can you use to make slime?
Here are the three most popular options:
- you can see how to make slime using clear PVA glue or white glue;
- you can use a glue stick in your work;
- Super-resistant glue-moment will also work, but you should work with it very carefully.
First easy way, which we will tell you about, is a slime made from sodium tetraborate, PVA glue and water.
You will need one hundred grams of fresh glue, a 4% sodium solution, and a coloring ingredient like gouache or brilliant green.
Pour ¼ cup of plain water into a special cooking bowl. It is better to hold it in room conditions to get a warm temperature.
Next, pour in the glue until a thick consistency is formed. After the glue, tetraborate (the entire vial) and a coloring component are added. All that remains after adding the ingredients is to wrap the mixture in cellophane and knead. Lizun is ready!
Now let's find out how to make Velcro from stationery and silicate glue. This method is not so popular, but it allows you to get an equally high-quality toy.
In addition to glue, use alcohol and a coloring ingredient.
Mix in equal parts alcohol and glue (you can take vodka, but then it should be one and a half times more).
Color the mixture in the desired color, stir, remove from the container - and wash under cold water. After hardening, you can play with the slime.
Do you know how to make a licker from glue and shampoo? If you decide to use this recipe, choose Titan glue, as it will allow the slime to retain its strength for a long time.
Add shampoo to the bag and immediately fill it with glue (there should be one and a half times more). Tie the bag and shake it. This will give you an even mixture that will thicken in just a few minutes.
Detailed video on how to make slime from Titan glue:
Many people are interested in how to make transparent slime without sodium tetraborate. This component can be replaced with soda at home. And if you add dyes, our slime will be colored.
What we need: half a glass of soda, one hundred ml of glue, half as much water, coloring agents, a couple of containers and a wooden stick for kneading.
Let's make it from PVA glue and soda:
- make the glue more liquid with water (for example, mixing 100 and 15 ml);
- color the mixture (food coloring will not color your hands);
- stir your workpiece until the paint dissolves;
- Mix water and baking soda separately. Pour the finished porridge into the rest of the ingredients;
- mix the mixture thoroughly, wrap in film or cellophane and shake;
- If you need the slime to thicken more, continue shaking or stirring. You can try adding more baking soda and glue.
Remember! It is better to store such slime in a closed container, since it has a short service life, and without proper conditions it will deteriorate even faster.
Don't have PVA glue on hand? Not scary! There is another very simple way to make a licker from a glue stick. Watch the video recipe - we can do without PVA glue:
Of course, glue is far from the only component that allows you to obtain the desired consistency for a slime toy. Below you will find many more interesting ways and a video on how to make slime without sodium tetraborate and PVA glue with your own hands.
On shampoo and gel
Let's talk about several popular ideas on how you can make a shampoo licker at home.
The first method is a recipe consisting of shampoo, water and soda. Mix the ingredients in equal proportions, add paint or brilliant green, traditionally wrap this mixture and place it in cellophane.
After this, you can try the slime for quality.
A similar method involves using salt rather than soda. Watch the video on how to make a toy from shampoo, water and salt:
As you understand, in such recipes an important role is played by the component that allows the shampoo to thicken a little.
What to use for this effect depends only on your imagination. For example, it’s easy to guess that you can mix shampoo with flour.
What is needed for such a toy: fifteen grams. shampoo, one hundred gr. flour of any kind, as well as one hundred gr. slightly warmed water. We start by mixing the dye and shampoo in a warm liquid.
Later add the sifted flour and knead into a dough-like mass. The desired consistency will be obtained fairly quickly.
Attention! Slime made from shampoo and flour turns out to be greasy and can leave difficult to remove marks on light-colored materials.
You can use starch instead of flour. How to make slime from starch and shampoo - see the following video:
Because shampoo and others household products for personal care have a similar consistency, you can easily replace it with something else or even mix several different drugs at once.
Here is one way to make a real slime from shower gel and shampoo: these ingredients will be mixed in equal proportions.
Advice: You should not use a gel with small granular particles that has a scrub effect.
Mix a future anti-stress toy from these products and put it in the cold for about an hour. After this, you can use the mass for its intended purpose. But keep in mind that as the temperature increases, its viscosity will decrease.
After playing, the slime should be placed in the refrigerator.
How to make slime from laundry gel? To make it last longer, use glue. Mix these ingredients, color the mixture if necessary and mix thoroughly. That's all.
All that's left is to keep it in the refrigerator for a little while.
By the way, it’s easy to make your own slime from foam or shaving gel. Here is one such way:
Method of preparing toothpaste
One of the easiest ways involves using toothpaste.
Take a paste that is not very liquid (it’s better not to use white paste) and pour it into a container. Add glue there in the same amount. Knead this mixture, adding glue if necessary.
Stir as long as possible: this will affect the density and viscosity. After mixing, the slime will be ready.
Below you can watch a video recipe on how to make slime from toothpaste with your own hands:
Recipes with soap and detergent
Let's start by describing an anti-stress toy made from detergent and soda. Most often they take soda for him, as well as water and Fairies. For getting desired color use gouache.
Add dishwashing detergent to a pre-prepared container and begin to thicken it by gradually adding soda.
If you find that the slime is too thick, add water to get the opposite effect. When adding ingredients, do not stop stirring the mixture.
The licker will be ready even at room temperature; there is no need to send it to the cold.
Here's how to make it from liquid soap and salt:
For an even thicker consistency, you can also use toothpaste. See for yourself how you can make a cool licker from soap, paste and water:
On washing powder
Powder is an ingredient that can be found in every apartment. The peculiarity of this recipe is that not any type of powder will suit us.
Better to use liquid products: dry powder will have to be pre-mixed with water until the desired consistency is obtained.
It’s not difficult to figure out how to make a licker yourself from Persil, Tide and any other washing powder: in addition, we will use glue and a dye.
Remember! This procedure must be carried out with gloves so that the powder does not damage the delicate skin of the hands.
Where to begin? Select a mixing bowl and add a quarter cup of glue there. Immediately drop a little coloring ingredient and mix it with PVA.
After this, add two large spoons of liquid powder and begin to knead the product until sticky and thickened. To slightly reduce the thickness, add more powder.
Now, wearing gloves, start kneading the finished mass like dough. Remove any resulting liquid. You will get a slime that resembles rubber. It must be stored in a closed container in the cold.
Method with adding flour
When we make a toy at home with our children, it is very important to think about safety. An easy and safe option is a recipe with flour.
Attention! To color this slime, you should choose only high-quality natural ingredients.
Before making a craft from flour and water, prepare everything you need: about 0.4 kg of flour, as well as separately cold and warm water. Pour the flour into a container, after sifting it first. Add 0.25 cups of low temperature water to it.
Immediately add the same amount of warm liquid. Let's start mixing.
Add a little dye: a couple of drops is enough.
Our slime will become sticky, so before playing, put it in the cold for four hours. After this, the mass will be viscous, quite dense and pleasant to the touch.
Plasticine slime
Quite simple instructions on how to make your own slime from plasticine, gelatin and water will help you quickly prepare a new one. interesting toy for your child.
Take about one hundred and twenty grams of plasticine, one small package of gelatin and half a glass of water. First, prepare the gelatin jelly according to the directions on the package. When the jelly has not yet hardened, pour the hot liquid into another container.
At the same time, boil water, reduce the gas - and start dipping crushed plasticine into it. Stir the water as you go.
After the plasticine fragments have melted, add gelatin. Stir the prepared anti-stress mass again. After a couple of days you can play with it.
Attention! Plasticine slime stains your hands, so be careful.
If desired, fluorescent paint can be added to the mixture at the mixing stage. Then the slime will be bright even in the dark.
Another way is in the video: from it you will learn how to make slime from plasticine:
Other recipes
There are many more ways to create such bright toys: you can learn how to make liquid slime from water and paint, hand cream, eye drops, glycerin, dough, lipstick.
You can get edible slimes from some ingredients: for example, from watermelon, Nutella, mashmallows, bubble gum. Here are some more ideas on how to make slime at home.
Video on how to make edible slime at home:
How to make a nail polish licker: Mix fresh glue with a few drops of nail polish. After mixing, add a few drops of tetraborate from a pipette.
Stir again. Once the mixture begins to acquire a thick consistency, remove it from the container onto plastic. Wrap and start kneading from side to side by hand.
In the future, if it loses its shape, you can leave the slime in the refrigerator.
Here's how easy it is to make slime from boric acid:
There is a way by which you can easily and simply make glass slime without color. It will come out of one hundred grams polyvinyl alcohol and twenty-five grams of 4% tetraborate.
Add borax to the alcohol and begin stirring quickly until the mixture thickens completely. There is no need to add additional ingredients: the transparent toy will be ready.
By the way, the slime prepared according to this recipe is non-toxic and is much more suitable for children than similar store-bought toys of unknown composition.
How to care
How to care for slime at home so that it lasts for a long time? You can periodically wipe them with alcohol. Do not dip them in water or wash them under the tap.
To maintain the desired consistency, you can use a syringe to add alcohol, water and other components inside.
Children really like this toy, and this is not surprising: pleasant to the touch, bright slimes crawl along the wall in a fun way, separate and collect.
Such a toy not only charges with positivity, but also develops dexterity, motor skills and other skills. And even films nervous tension, so you can join the kids and play together!
Watch the video on how to make anti-stress slime yourself - three more ways:
A cool toy for children – “Slime” or “Slime”. Did you know that it’s as simple as shelling pears?
In this article we will look at the most simple ways, how to make your own homemade handgam or slime, and now also slime. But first, let’s tell you (maybe someone doesn’t know yet) what kind of miracle this is.
What is slime or slime?
Immediately Video:
Surely you have seen or even purchased such an unusual jelly “byaku” for your child. It can still stretch and stretch, take any shape and not stick to your hands.
In common parlance this toy is called “lizun”, but in fact (where it came from - from the States) its name in English is “handgum”. It’s not hard to guess - “hand” (hand), but “gum” (chewing gum).
And today you can often hear - how to make “Slime” at home with your own hands? What is slime and what is it for? In English, “Slime” is a children’s toy made of jelly-like material, pleasant to the touch, able to stretch and return to its original state.
Again, the same slime in a simple way! Slimers can make such a sticky jelly from any material with their own hands and using available materials (although for some you will still have to go to the store or pharmacy).
Now let’s start making slime at home - we’ll make the slime just like in the store or even better.
How to make slime at home without sodium tetraborate
There are several simple ways or recipes on how to make slime at home without boron (sodium tetraborate). It's safe for your children!
The easiest way is from water and starch without any glue.
We only need starch and water. Mix both ingredients together in equal proportions or 2 parts water and three parts starch. And we get our homemade slime. For a firmer consistency, you need to add more starch. And in order for it to become bright - dye.
You need to understand that such a toy will not be exactly the one we see more often. But the kids will still be happy. And use only warm water.
Slime made from starch and PVA glue
In this case, we need PVA glue and preferably the freshest one. Mix water and starch separately, then add dye (you can use glitter with essential oils). Mix thoroughly without lumps. IN last resort pour in glue. For convenience, use a bag instead of a container.
Ingredients: PVA glue - 50 mg, water - 100 mg, starch (you can use soda) - 1 tablespoon, dye (green paint, gouache, food coloring).
The same can be done with soda used in the kitchen. That is, instead of starch and water, mix soda.
From shampoo and glue "Titan"
This time we take high-quality, not expired Titan glue. You will find it at any hardware store.
Take a bag and pour two parts of shampoo (absolutely any) and three parts of glue into it. Just shake a little until completely mixed and thickened, and the slime is ready. To make the toy look more beautiful, add a little dye and glitter to the shampoo before adding glue.
How to make slime at home - store-bought version
To make slime at home, just like in a store, we will need an additional (main) ingredient - sodium tetraborate (either a liquid solution or a dry powder will do).
Essential elements:
- PVA glue – 100 grams,
- 1 bottle of sodium tetraborate (4%) or, if dry, mix 1 tablespoon of powder with half a glass of water,
- dye for color option.
— Instead of tetraborate, you can use Borax powder, which is available for free purchase in pharmacies.
Manufacturing:
- take a suitable container and pour glue into it (the more glue, the larger the toy),
- carefully add the dye (do not overdo it, otherwise the slime will get dirty), mix until smooth,
- slowly pour in the boron solution (so that the slime does not stick to your hands and is not liquid, you can add more borax than required), mix thoroughly and we get a jelly mass,
- then to remove excess moisture it’s worth blotting with a napkin (and in the future, when the child plays, it’s best to put the handgam on paper - this way less lint and debris sticks to it)
- and lastly, place the resulting clot in a bag and knead for 3-5 minutes, and now it’s time to play with it.
- When making, do not use cold liquid (water or shampoo),
- Try not to place it on products with lint (cats and dogs included),
- Although homemade slime is safe, we do not recommend eating it or putting it in your mouth.
- To make it smell delicious, mix it with essential oils,
- The sparkles inside the slime look very nice,
- Choose a new adhesive base, not one lying somewhere on a shelf,
- Store in a closed container and in a cool place.
- But even if the homemade slime is a little dry, place it in warm water.
And another DIY slime recipe – It’s just the bomb!
Shaving foam slime - sea green
- Pour 125 mg glue into a separate container. Required condition– it should be thick and of good quality.
- Add a little emerald acrylic paint. Stir and get a thick dark mass.
- It's time to lighten it - add shaving foam, a lot of foam. Gently mix the foam with the colored mixture. Reminds me of ice cream or sweet cream.
- Pour some water and 15 grams of boric acid into a jar, and a couple of drops of hand soap.
- Stir with a wooden stick and the thickener is ready. Pour the mixture into the colored foam and stir again.
- It turns out to be a real slime with your own hands.
Well, now, while we were putting together this article, someone tested and made a slime at home with maximum characteristics.
A real bomb - how to make magnetic slime at home - video
The best and most correct slime, made by hand
- We pour, again, as in the previous one, thick transparent glue - 125 milligrams.
- Add hot pink acrylic paint. Stir until the color is uniform.
- Add contact lens liquid a little at a time and mix. In total we poured in about 10 grams.
- Add half a teaspoon or a large pinch of baking soda. As you knead, the mass begins to thicken and stretch. Great, she is completely behind the walls.
- Next, knead it with your hands until it stops sticking to your palms.
- It turned out to be a cool soft and elastic slime. It doesn't stick, doesn't tear and stretches perfectly. It's great to play with and you don't even want to let go of it. Reminds me of a huge pink bubblegum.
Perhaps one of the most successful recipes we have tried. Stretches into a thin film. You can blow bubbles out of it – it’s so elastic.
Video on how to make cool slime without glue or thickener
Making slime from shampoo and toothpaste
You can use any shampoo, but two in one is best - well, like shampoo plus conditioner.
You will need:
- shampoo - 30 ml. (4 tablespoons),
- toothpaste - 1 teaspoon,
- dye - 5 drops, if you want to make the slime colored.
- Pour shampoo into a bowl and add toothpaste.
- Stir until the mixture becomes more dense.
- If the slime turns out to be liquid, add a little toothpaste; if it is too thick, add shampoo.
- As soon as you realize that the slime has turned out, put it in the freezer for an hour.
- After the time has passed, take it out and knead it with your hands and play with it.
For any slime, get a box with a lid - this way it will last longer.
Slime made from soap and sugar without glue
For a sweet but inedible slime you need:
- liquid soap - 5 tablespoons,
- granulated sugar - 3 tablespoons,
- dye or glitter - if you want to make original slime.
- Mix all products in one container. First place the soap, and then gradually add sugar, stirring constantly.
- Cover with a lid or bag and refrigerate until the next day.
- Then check the slime for functionality. And if necessary, add more soap or sugar.
You will immediately understand when the slime is real - by touching it with your hands.
Fluffy, airy slime - Fluffy slime without glue without mask film without tetraborate without shaving foam
How to make slime from soap and salt to make it
There is a simple and easy option salty slime, but again inedible.
You need the following:
- liquid soap - 3 tables. l.,
- fine salt - 3 tablespoons. l.
- Pour the soap into a separate cup and sprinkle the salt evenly, stirring constantly. 5 minutes is probably enough.
- Place in the refrigerator for half an hour, but not in the freezer.
- The slime will be moderately thick and moderately liquid - something in between.
True, it does not last long - as soon as it notices it, it begins to lose its properties - put it back in the refrigerator for the same time.
A simple recipe: homemade slime from pencil glue - video
That's it, enough watching, girls and boys, it's time to start making it so that everything turns out Cool and with a Hurray!
If your child is tired of playing with his old toys and asks for a new one, you don’t have to immediately run to the store to please your baby. After all, there is a great toy that will keep him busy and help him develop his motor skills. Such a toy is slime - it is a jelly-like substance that can entertain both you and your child, and most importantly, you can make slime with your own hands at home from various materials. There are a huge number of ways to make it, and in this article we will tell you 10 ideas on how you can make slime with your own hands from scrap materials at home.
Slime without sodium tetraborate with detergent
If you don’t have time to run to the pharmacy, but you need to make a slime right now, then this manufacturing option is suitable for you. This version of the slime looks and feels as close as possible to the store-bought one. But since such a slime contains detergent, you should wash your hands after use.
You will need:
- Dishwashing liquid
- Mixing container
- Hand cream
- Dye
Progress:
- First, mix dishwashing detergent and baking soda in a 1:2 ratio. Mix thoroughly.
- Now add hand cream and mix. The amount of glue must be determined during the mixing process.
- And add dye.
- When all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed, the mass should have a slightly liquid consistency.
- Place our not-quite-ready slime in a bag and put it in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
- After the time has passed, take out the slime.
Nail polish slime
Another version of slime, which is made from ingredients that every housewife has. It turns out bright color and the shade practically does not change during the preparation of the slime. Let's see how to make such a bright and simple slime with your own hands.
You will need:
- Colored nail polish
- PVA glue
- Mixing container
- Sodium tetraborate
Progress:
- First, we connect two components: glue and nail polish. Mix thoroughly.
- Now add water at room temperature in the proportion of 1 part glue and 1 part water. Mix.
- Now you need to gradually add sodium tetraborate, stirring our mixture. We do not add immediately in order to see what consistency we get, softer or harder.
- When you mix everything thoroughly, you will see that the slime itself forms into one mass. The slime is ready!
Slime made from titanium glue
The simplest slime can be made from ordinary titanium glue and water. It turns out plastic, but looks like a dense viscous mass. It is good to use for very young children, since its density does not allow it to tear under the slightest load. Now let's see how to make the simplest slime.
You will need:
- Glue "Titan"
- Paints
- Mixing container
Progress:
- Pour glue into a container and mix with dye.
- Now add water to the mass in a ratio of approximately 1:1.
- Stir the solution until our slime stops sticking to your hands.
- Lizun is ready!
- For clear example you can watch the video instructions.
Edible slime made from Nutella
If you want to please your child, it’s not just original toy, then you can make an edible slime. It is made from regular Nutella and marshmallows. But to do it you need a lot of patience. So, let's get started. 
You will need:
- Nutella pasta
- Marshmallow marshmallow
- Mixing container
Progress:
- Calculate your portion by calculating the ingredients. For 1 tablespoon of Nutella you need 2 marshmallows.
- We need to melt the marshmallows in the microwave, stirring, you will get a mass similar to shaving cream or foam.
- Now mix the marshmallows with Nutella, mix thoroughly. It will take a long time to stir, but the result will please you. And the main thing is that such a toy can be eaten.
How to make edible slime
Another option for edible slime is to make it from mamba or frutela chewing candies. This slime is not durable, as it hardens when it cools. But you can eat it and it has a pleasant aroma. 
You will need:
- Frutela or mamba candies
- Powdered sugar
- Water bath
Progress:
- Remove all the candy from the packaging.
- Place in a container and place on water bath. Melt all the candies while stirring.
- When the mixture has cooled slightly, transfer it to a container in which you previously poured powdered sugar.
- Roll the mixture in powder until our slime stops sticking to your hands.
- Now you can give your child our edible toy.
Video on how to make slime from frutela
Jumping slime
If you want to make not just a slime, but also a jumper. This slime is very interesting to play with, and the ingredients included in it are found in almost every home. Let's see Full description with step-by-step instructions. 
You will need:
- Silicate glue
- Sodium tetraborate
- Dye
- Glitter
Progress:
- Pour glue and a little dye and glitter into the container.
- Next, add sodium tetraborate and mix thoroughly until our mass thickens.
- Now you can try your slime.
Transparent slime
If you don’t have any dyes on hand, or you just want to make a transparent slime, then this recipe is for you. It can be made very simply and quickly, so let's start making slime with our own hands. 
You will need:
- Silicate glue 125 ml.
- Water 250 ml.
- Sodium tetraborate
Progress:
- Pour glue and water into a bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Dissolve sodium tetraborate in 125 ml. water and pour into the mixture with glue.
- Mix the mixture thoroughly until the mass curdles and a slime forms.
- Now you can give it to your child or play with this entertaining toy yourself.
Magnetic slime
If you need an unusual slime, then you can make it magnetic. To do this you will need regular iron filings and a magnet. So let's get started with the process of making our slime. 
You will need:
- PVA glue
- Boric acid
- Iron filings
- Magnet
Progress:
- Mix glue, boric acid and iron filings.
- Stir for a long time until the consistency becomes similar to slime.
- Now you can play with this slime using a magnet.
Slime without sodium tetraborate
I would like to offer you another option for making slime without the use of sodium tetraborate. This recipe uses only 3 ingredients, and one of them is ordinary dye. Let's see how to make slime with your own hands. 
Slime is a toy that gained popularity back in the 90s; it is a jelly-like mass. Previously, slime was bought only in kiosks and small shops, but today there are many recipes, so everyone can make the slime from childhood at home. Next we'll look at toy recipes, so if you're interested in learning how to make your own slime, keep reading!
How to make slime with your own hands
We have collected proven and best recipes slimes that you can repeat in 10-15 minutes. You don't need any special knowledge of chemistry to make slime, but it's better to prepare them in the presence of your parents. Make sure that the active ingredients for slimes do not get into your eyes and mouth, but if this happens, rinse immediately with cold water.
Recipe one
This type of slime is the simplest and most affordable, since to create slime in this way you only need three components that are available in any home.
Alas, not every shampoo makes this recipe, we hope you succeed.
Ingredients:
- Salt;
- Activator (for example, sodium tetraborate);
- 60 ml thick shampoo.
- It is necessary to pour the selected shampoo into a mixing bowl; the thicker it is, the better the result. It’s better to use the simplest one; even the common Schaum shampoo will do. Although Head&Shoulders smells nice, the slimes it makes are fragile and can fall apart.
- Pour two pinches of table salt into the shampoo, then mix thoroughly. After this, add the activator and mix again.
- Next, let the solution sit for a few minutes, and then check the condition of the slime.
- If you notice that the slime is liquid, then you need to add table salt or a couple of drops of activator.
- Continue the process until the slime reaches the desired consistency. Unfortunately, exact quantity there is no salt, since everyone has shampoos different composition. In some cases, salt will be enough after the second step.
- When the mixture thickens, put the future slime in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.
Lizun is ready! It turns out that you can also make slimes from such accessible ingredients. Of course, it will not be as durable as store-bought and will vary slightly in consistency.
Recipe 2
The next recipe also does not require any special ingredients. Making slime from these ingredients will be no more difficult than in this recipe.
Ingredients:
- One block of plasticine of any color;
- A packet of gelatin;
- Water.
How to mix ingredients correctly:
- Mix gelatin with cold water following the instructions on the back of the packet.
- Leave the mixture to sit for about an hour.
- While the gelatin mixture is swelling, you need to work on the plasticine. It should be kneaded thoroughly.
- In a separate container, mix softened plasticine and 50 milliliters of water at room temperature. Stir the mixture thoroughly.
- After 1 hour, place the gelatin on the stove and cook over low heat. The mixture must be brought to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Remove the gelatin from the stove; it needs to cool to room temperature.
- When the gelatin has cooled, it must be mixed with a mixture of plasticine and water.
- Next, stir the mixture until smooth. The mixture should be comfortable temperature, and you can knead it with your hands.
Now you need to let the mixture cool, then the slime is ready!
Recipe 3
Slime according to this recipe is also as easy to make as the previous two. There are no difficulties here, but strictly observe the proportions.
Required ingredients:
- 100 milliliters of water;
- 15 grams of soda;
- Dye;
- 50 milliliters of regular PVA glue.
How to mix ingredients:
- In a specially prepared container or plate you need to mix PVA glue and 50 ml. water at room temperature. Stir the mixture thoroughly.
- Next, add a couple of drops of dye to the resulting solution and mix the ingredients well. It's better to use food coloring.
- In a second plate, mix soda and the remaining water, that is, 50 ml.
- Pour water and soda into the glue mixture and mix thoroughly.
As a result, you will get a very viscous slime that you can immediately start playing with.
Recipe 4
This recipe is a little more complicated, as it requires pharmaceutical ingredients, which are sometimes not so easy to find. The activator costs a penny, but, alas, not every pharmacy sells it.
Required ingredients:
- Zelenka, used as a dye;
- 100 milliliters of glue;
- 10 milliliters of sodium tetraborate.
How to mix ingredients correctly:
- Take an unnecessary plate, mix PVA and a few drops of brilliant green in it.
- Pour sodium tetraborate into the resulting solution and mix it all well.
- As you stir the mixture, the slime should thicken. If in the end the solution is still liquid, then add more sodium tetraborate.
- When the consistency of the mixture is thick and suitable, you can remove the mass from the bowl and begin to knead it in your hands until it stops sticking to your palms.
Now your slime is ready! You can experiment and make a slime, using a special transparent glue to create it.
Recipe 5
The following recipe is very popular among foreign video bloggers. Try to make such a slime, you will definitely succeed. We only need two ingredients + optional dye.
Required ingredients:
- Any food coloring (can be added as desired);
- Tube of PVA glue;
- Liquid laundry concentrate 30 milliliters.
How to mix ingredients correctly:
- In a bowl, combine both ingredients and beat well using any method.
- The mixture should begin to thicken. You can also add dye here if you wish.
That's all! If you didn't add any coloring, your slime is ready. This is how easy it is to make a good slime that will last you a long time.
Recipe 6
Now you can try making the next slime. Use regular paste and shampoo, without additional effects. For example, shampoo and conditioner are not suitable.
Required ingredients:
- A little salt;
- Sodium tetraborate (or other activator);
- 50 milliliters of thick shampoo;
- You can add dye to the solution (optional);
- 25 milliliters of white toothpaste.
How to mix ingredients correctly:
- First you need to mix shampoo and paste. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until smooth.
- Add two pinches of salt to this and stir again until smooth.
- Start adding sodium tetraborate to the mixture - a few drops. Start introducing it gradually with one teaspoon. Stir the mixture each time after adding.
- When you get the required consistency, you no longer need to add tetraborate. If the slime is too runny, add more activator.
- Take out the mixture and start kneading with your hands. Knead until the mass stops sticking to your hands.
Ready! You can add any liquid dye, then you will get a beautiful colored slime.
Recipe 7
Now let's make a transparent slime. Some call it vitreous because it is transparent like glass. Maybe there’s nothing wrong with that; we’ve already written about what to do. Place the slime in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to rest.
Required ingredients:
- Stationery silicate glue of transparent color;
- 15 milliliters of borax;
- Glass of water.
How to do:
- First you need to mix water and borax.
- Now begin to gradually pour glue into the resulting liquid, while constantly stirring the mixture.
- When the mass is thick enough, you can stop pouring glue.
Just like that, you became the owner of a glass slime. You can add various sparkles and transparent beads to it to make the slime more interesting.
Recipe 8
The next recipe will also be very simple. The cost of the ingredients is very low, so the recipe will be budget-friendly.
Required ingredients:
- Any dye;
- Regular PVA glue;
- Boric acid.
How to mix correctly:
- Pour into a bowl required amount glue. Based on this, the size of your future slime will be set. If you want a big one, add the whole tube.
- Add a little dye to the glue. Don't overdo it, otherwise the slime will get your hands dirty.
- Add 5 milliliters of boric acid and stir thoroughly. If the mixture does not begin to thicken, add another portion of boric acid.
- When you have a mass of the required consistency, you can begin to knead it with your hands. This will help the components mix completely into one whole.
Lizun is ready! You can play with it for a very long time if stored correctly.
Recipe 9
With this recipe you can get no less high-quality slime than in previous recipes.
Required ingredients:
- Mixing bag;
- 20 milliliters of liquid starch for washing;
- Dye;
- Quarter bottle of PVA glue.
How to mix correctly:
- Pour liquid starch into the bag and add a drop of dye to it.
- Add glue here and start kneading with your hands. Do this carefully so as not to damage the package.
- When the mass is well mixed, the bag must be closed and put in the refrigerator for several hours. It is better to check the consistency of the slime every half hour, since the time spent in the cold depends on your refrigerator. In some cases, the slime will be ready after half an hour.
Ready! This slime will only live for a few days, but that’s not a big deal, since you can always make a new one and try to make the slime according to.
Recipe 10
Now let's cook! Try it and you will definitely like the result.
Required ingredients:
- Styrofoam particles or artificial snow;
- Acrylic paint blue;
- 125 milliliters of transparent PVA glue;
- 10 milliliters of Persil washing gel.
How to mix correctly:
- First of all, mix the dye and glue in the prepared container. Try to make a rich blue color, but do not overdo it with dye.
- Now foam or artificial snow is used. If you use polystyrene foam, first crumble it into small pieces so that it looks like snowflakes.
- Mix the mixture until smooth.
- Now start adding Persil to the mixture and mix thoroughly.
- Stir until the slime begins to pull away from the sides of the dish.
- Then take the mixture out of the bowl and start kneading it with your hands. This will help achieve complete homogeneity of the components.
Upon completion of step six, your slime will be ready. Its appearance will surprise many, since this slime is quite unusual due to its texture. It will be very pleasant to play with it if foam plastic was used, as this material will rustle pleasantly.
Recipe 11
Be sure to try making golden slime. We've already made a separate one, but this one is a little different.
Required ingredients:
- 200 milliliters of PVA glue;
- Golden glitter;
- Sodium tetraborate;
- Dye.
How to mix correctly:
- IN plastic container mix the dye with the glue. Take golden dye, which is easy to find in specialized stores. You can also use bronze color.
- Now add the glitter and mix until the mixture is completely homogeneous.
- Next, add 10 ml of sodium tetraborate and mix thoroughly. The mass should begin to thicken.
- When the future slime begins to lag behind the walls of the dish, you need to pick it up and begin to actively knead it.
That's all! The slime is ready and shines very beautifully during the game. For variety and more pleasant tactile sensations, you can add beads to match the color of the slime.
Recipe 12
And finally, try making this slime. It is the most complex and interesting in our selection.
Required ingredients:
- Blue, pink and purple dye;
- 25 grams of soda;
- Silver glitter;
- 150 ml. water at room temperature;
- 500 ml. hot water (not boiling water at least 40 degrees Celsius);
- 30 ml. liquids for lenses;
- 400 ml. transparent PVA glue.
How to mix correctly:
- In a separate bowl, mix hot water and soda. Mix well and leave to cool.
- Now, while the water and soda are cooling, combine the glue and water at room temperature. Stir well.
- Add lens liquid to the glue and water. Add it gradually, while thoroughly stirring the mixture.
- Next, combine both liquids. Glue mixture start pouring water and soda into the solution. Stir thoroughly. The mass should begin to thicken.
- Now the slime needs to be divided into three parts.
- Add a drop of dye to each part of the slime and mix again.
- Next, pour an equal amount of glitter onto each slime and mix again with your hands, distributing them evenly over the surface of the slime.
- Mix the slimes. Place them next to each other and connect. Do not overdo it, otherwise the colors will mix, which will not give the desired effect.
Ready! You've got a galactic slime!
Store slimes only in sealed containers, otherwise the components will erode and the slime will quickly dry out, making it unsuitable for play.
Many slimes contain substances that are dangerous for children. chemical substances, so if a slime is being made, then carefully watch how it plays. If slime ends up in your baby's mouth, there is a high chance of getting food poisoning!
Do not use cold water during the preparation of slimes, since with such water it will not be possible to thoroughly mix the ingredients. It will make the components hard and they simply will not be able to connect to each other.
If you are using liquid dye, add drop by drop. You can very easily overdo it and eventually the slime will spoil, as it can stain your hands and all the objects it touches.
What to do if the slime doesn't work
Very often such a nuisance as a bad result happens. The slime may easily fail if you use low-quality and expired materials.
- Many people are often in a hurry and carry out the cooking steps in the wrong order. This may also affect the quality of the future slime. All instructions are step-by-step, you cannot violate them, and change them according to your preferences, only if your goal is not to spoil the slime.
- Perhaps you made a mistake and added more of some ingredients, and less of others. It is best to use kitchen scales and measuring cups. These attributes can help in maintaining the correct amount of ingredients.
- If your slime has lumps, it can still be saved. Just continue to knead the mass with your hands, paying attention Special attention these lumps. It may take more time, but in the end you will get a high-quality slime.
- If the slime is, but still stretches well, then you should simply add a little more binding material to the mass. This can be sodium tetraborate, flour, starch, washing gel and other components. It all depends on the recipe you used to make the slime.
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Conclusion
Slime is not only fun to play with, but also fun to create! If you have a child over six years old, you can invite him to participate in this process. This way you can spend your time usefully, and your child will be busy with a useful activity and will have a lot of fun.
There are incredibly many options for making slime, so you are sure to find one that only works well for you. And by connecting your imagination to the process, you can add various decorations so that you end up with a slime with an individual appearance, which will not be like the others.
