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How to Make Slime Four Methods:

Basic Slime

“Living” Slime

Edible Slime

Reader Approved Soap Flake Slime

Slime is always popular with the kids and the reason is simple: because it's loads of fun! It is also cheap and easy to make at home, with the right care and supervision. Pick one of the four ways to make different kinds of slime, below, to get started.

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Basic Slime

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Mix the borax powder and warm water together. Be aware that this slime is poisonous if swallowed. Supervise children using the borax solution. Measure out one tablespoon (15 grams) borax powder and one cup (120 ml) warm water. Add these ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Stir the mixture until the borax is completely dissolved.

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Mix glue and water in a separate container. Add ½ cup (60 ml) of glue and ½ cup (60 ml) water to a separate mixing bowl. Stir the mixture until the two are well-combined. The consistency of the mixture should be watery.

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Add food coloring to the glue mixture. Choose any color food coloring you like! Green is classic, but feel free to experiment with any color. Start with a few drops of food coloring, then stir. If you want the color to be brighter, add a few more drops of the food coloring. If you add a lot, the color may end up pretty dark. You can also separate the glue mixture evenly into smaller bowls and make each one a different color.

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Combine the two mixtures. Dump both mixtures into a large mixing bowl. Stir them together well. You will see the slime begin to form! If you chose to make smaller amounts of slime in separate containers, evenly divide the borax solution among the containers.

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Let the slime sit for 30 seconds. This will give the slime a chance to solidify and reach the ideal consistency.

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Take the slime out and have fun! It is normal to have leftover water at the end of this process. Simply remove the slime from the water and discard the water.

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“Living” Slime

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Mix ¾ cup (90 grams) cornstarch with 2 cups (240 ml) vegetable oil. Add both ingredients to a large bowl. Stir

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Put the mixture in the refrigerator. Place the bowl in the refrigerator and leave it there until the mixture is fully

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Remove the mixture from the refrigerator. Stir it well (the ingredients will have separated again). Let the mixture warm up just enough that it flows slightly.

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Find a block of styrofoam. It can really be any size but the standard size is 1x6x6 inches (25x150x150mm). Run

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them together thoroughly.[1]

chilled (about one hour). The cold temperature will help the slime solidify and reach the ideal consistency.[2]

the styrofoam on your hair or on your carpet several times to give it a static charge.[3]

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Pour the slime mixture out slowly into another container. Place the piece of styrofoam just in front of the slime before you start pouring. It should be about 1 inch (25 mm) away from the flow of slime. The static electricity will

cause the slime to stop flowing and appear to take on a life of its own.[4] Wiggle the styrofoam around and the slime should follow it. Your kids will be amazed!

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Edible Slime

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Pour a can of sweetened condensed milk into a pan. Place the pan on your stove top. Add one tablespoon (15

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Heat the mixture over low heat. Set your burner to low and continue to stir the mixture constantly as it heats up.

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Remove the mixture from the heat when it has thickened. As it heats up, the slime will become more

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Add 10 to 15 drops of food coloring to the mixture. You can choose any color that you want! Green is always a

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Allow the mixture to cool. Before you let your kids play with (and eat) it, let it cool down completely. The slime may stain surfaces, so make sure it's kept away from anything that stains easily or that you want to keep

grams) of cornstarch to the milk and stir until the ingredients are well-combined.[5]

If you don’t stir continuously, the mixture may stick to your pan.[6]

gelatinous and harder to stir. Once it reaches that point, remove the pan from the heat.[7]

classic, but experiment or allow your kids to pick a color.[8]

unstained, especially light colored objects.[9]

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Soap Flake Slime

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Mix 1 cup (120 grams) soap flakes with 4 cups (480 ml) hot water. Measure out the soap flakes and place them in a large bowl. Carefully add the hot water to the container. Stir thoroughly until the flakes fully dissolve.

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Add a few drops of food coloring (if desired). Food coloring is optional, but it may make the slime more fun!

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Let the mixture stand for up to an hour. This will allow the mixture to reach the desired consistency.

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Beat the mixture vigorously with a spoon. It will begin to froth up as you beat it. It has reached the right consistency when it pours easily and becomes extremely slimy to touch.

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Keep the slime in an airtight container. This slime keeps very well in an airtight container. Make sure you store it away from direct sunlight and heat.

Community Q&A How can you make your slime last long? Store it in an airtight container or a zip lock bag. If it's already hardened then add baby oil to the slime. wikiHow Contributor

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Can I make slime by using toothpaste and glue? Yes, you can. It works the best if the toothpaste you use is Crest or Colgate. wikiHow Contributor

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Is the slime sticky when you play with it in your hand? At first it is, a little, but over time it gets less sticky.

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Is it possible to make slime without borax, glue, or cornstarch?

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Does the amount of borax effect the slime's texture? I don't have a tablespoon measure.

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Does it matter what type of shampoo you use? If you are making slime with shampoo, just make sure to use a thicker shampoo. wikiHow Contributor

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Can I make slime with shampoo?

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What happens if slime is not in a bag or in a container?

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Can I make slime with other types of glue? Yes, you can. I found that if you have cheaper glue, it will work better. wikiHow Contributor

Tips Keep the slime away from pets and very small children. Make sure your kids don't get the slime on areas where it'll stain or damage the surface (ceiling, walls, carpet, furniture, etc.). When you put food coloring in it, make sure you don't get it on yourself. Mix it well. The recipe can be modified by varying the proportions of ingredients. For example, if 2 parts borax solution are used, the slime that forms is "harder" and less gooey. If you add color to the slime, it may stain things. You can add essential oils or scented liquid soap to the slime to make it smell nice. If you are making your slime with detergent, be sure to use non-organic detergent. After you make your slime, do not put it on and fabric or carpet and let it dry. Otherwise, it can stain the fabric. The more lotion you add the more stretchy it will become. Just be careful because the lotion also makes the slime very sticky. Elmer's glue is one suitable brand of glue. It is more generally known as polyvinyl acetate.

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Keep and eye on younger children for safety. Make children aware of the many dangers the kitchen holds.

Things You'll Need Basic Slime ½ cup (30 ml) of craft glue 1½ cup (150 ml) of warm water Food coloring (optional) 1 tablespoon (18 grams) borax powder

"Living" Slime ¾ cup (20 grams) cornstarch 2 cups (240 ml) vegetable oil A piece of styrofoam

Edible Slime 1 can (14 oz.) of sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of cornstarch 10-15 drops of food coloring

Soap Flake Slime 1 cup (130 grams) soap flakes 5 cups (510 ml) hot water Food coloring (optional)

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