Make Slime Without Any Glue or Borax

Everyone is fascinated by slime. Its gooey texture seems to be liquid and solid at the same time, allowing you to stretch it, mold it, and play with it. Slime is also great for getting kids engaged in a science activity. The traditional recipe for slime calls for glue and borax, but there are other ways to make it. Try making your own slime with household products that you have in your kitchen or bathroom.

Steps

Making Shaving Cream Slime

1. Start with a kid’s 3-in-1 body wash. There are several brands that make a 3-in-1 body wash and they are, for the most part, no more than a few dollars. These washes contain body wash, shampoo, and conditioner in one mix. Pour {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} of 3-in-1 body wash into a large plastic bowl.
   • The more body wash you use, the more slime you will make.
2. Squirt in some shaving cream. Shaving cream will help to give the slime a good texture. You want to use a 1:1 ratio of shaving cream to body wash. So, for {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} of 3-in-1 body wash, add {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} of shaving cream to the bowl.
   • If you choose to use more or less body wash, use the more or less shaving cream to keep the 1:1 ratio for consistent texture.
3. Mix well. Use a spoon or whisk to blend the ingredients together. Continue mixing until there is a smooth, consistent texture throughout the whole mixture. Once the ingredients are evenly mixed, you can finish making the slime.
4. Sprinkle in some salt. Add a tablespoon of salt to the mixture. The salt will help give the mixture a slimy consistency. You can change the consistency by adding more or less salt as needed.
5. Stir your slime. Use your spoon or whisk to stir in the salt. As you stir, you can add more salt if desired. Stir the mixture for 20-30 seconds or until it is evenly mixed.
6. Chill the slime. Place the slime in your freezer for 15 minutes. This thickens your slime. When you remove the slime from the freezer, it is ready to play with!

Making Body Wash Slime

1. Pour body wash into a mixing bowl. This recipe calls for regular body wash as opposed to the 3-in-1 variety. You can use any brand or fragrance that you prefer. Pour {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} of body wash into a large bowl.
   • You can color the slime by adding food coloring to the body wash.
2. Thicken your slime with cornstarch. Cornstarch will help your slime to achieve a thick, viscous state. Start by adding cornstarch in a 1:1 ratio. You can add more if needed.
3. Knead the ingredients. The best way to mix the ingredients is to kneed them with your hands. If you do not want to get your hands dirty, you can use a spoon to mix them. Mix until the slime has a steady consistency throughout.
4. Thin your slime with water. If your slime is too thick, you can use water to thin it out. If you accidentally make the slime too then, adding more cornstarch will thicken it. You can experiment with different ratios of cornstarch to water to create different kinds of slime.

Making Oobleck

1. Combine cornstarch and water. Mix one box of cornstarch with {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}}. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until you achieve the consistency of honey. Using different amounts of water will change the consistency as needed.
2. Dump the oobleck onto a cookie sheet. Once you have a good consistency, pour the oobleck from the bowl onto a flat surface. Observe how the oobleck behaves compared to other liquids. As you pour, it becomes a slimy and sticks to itself.
3. Experiment with the slimy material. Oobleck slime changes depending on the forces present. Try picking up the slime and hitting it. You’ll notice that applying force to the slime makes it harden.

Tips

• You can store your slime for later use in an airtight bag or container.
• Use food coloring to color any slime recipe.

Things You’ll Need

• Making Shaving Cream Slime
  • Shaving Cream
  • 3-in-1 Body Wash
  • Salt
  • Container
  • Stir Stick
• Making Body Wash Slime
  • Body Wash
  • Cornstarch
  • Water
  • Container
  • Stir Stick
• Making Oobleck
  • Water
  • Cornstarch
  • Bowl
  • Cookie Sheet.

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See also

• Make Fluffy Slime Without Borax
• Soften Slime
• Make Metamucil Slime
• Make Slime Without Borax
• Make Slime with Just Shampoo and Toothpaste
• Make Slime
• Make Fluffy Slime
• Make Nickelodeon Slime
• Make Silly Putty
• Make Slime Without Glue

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