How to Make Slimes With Glue: 5 Simple Recipes

This method is perfect for people who want to avoid borax. Many families prefer borax-free recipes because they are safer to use. This recipe creates smooth, stretchy slime that feels great to touch.

Ingredients:

- 4 oz white school glue

- 1 tablespoon contact lens solution (must contain boric acid)

- 1 tablespoon shaving cream

- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

- Food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. Pour the white glue into a clean mixing bowl.

2. Add food coloring if you want colored slime. Mix well with a spoon.

3. Add the shaving cream to the bowl. Stir everything together slowly.

4. Sprinkle the baking soda over the mixture. Mix it in completely.

5. Add the contact lens solution slowly. Stir as you add it.

6. Keep stirring until the slime starts to pull away from the bowl sides.

7. Take the slime out with your hands. Knead it for 2-3 minutes.

8. Your slime is ready when it stops being sticky.

This recipe uses cornstarch and dish soap to create unique slime. The texture is different from regular glue slime. It feels smooth and has a nice stretch. This method is simple and uses ingredients from your kitchen.

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup white school glue

- 1/4 cup liquid dish soap

- 2 tablespoons cornstarch

- Warm water as needed

- Food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. Put the glue in a medium-sized bowl.

2. Add the dish soap to the glue. Mix them together well.

3. Add food coloring now if you want colored slime.

4. Slowly add the cornstarch while stirring. Mix until smooth.

5. Add warm water one teaspoon at a time. Keep mixing after each addition.

6. Stop adding water when the mixture becomes slime-like.

7. Use your hands to knead the slime for several minutes.

8. The slime is done when it has the right stretch and texture.

Shampoo slime has a special texture that many people love. This recipe combines shampoo with cornstarch to make thick, fluffy slime. The result is soft slime that smells good from the shampoo.

Ingredients:

- 1/3 cup white school glue

- 1/4 cup thick shampoo (any kind works)

- 2 tablespoons cornstarch

- 1 tablespoon warm water

- Food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. Pour the glue into a clean bowl.

2. Add the shampoo to the glue. Stir them together slowly.

3. Mix in food coloring if you want to add color.

4. Add the cornstarch gradually while stirring. Make sure there are no lumps.

5. Pour in the warm water slowly. Keep mixing as you add it.

6. Stir everything until the mixture starts to thicken.

7. Take the slime out and knead it with your hands.

8. Continue kneading until the slime feels right and stops sticking.

This recipe creates fluffy, light slime using shampoo and baking soda. The baking soda helps the slime hold its shape. This method works well with most types of shampoo. The slime will smell like whatever shampoo you use.

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup white school glue

- 1/4 cup shampoo

- 1 1/2 tablespoons baking soda

- 1 tablespoon contact lens solution

- Food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. Put the glue in a mixing bowl.

2. Add the shampoo and mix well with the glue.

3. Add food coloring and stir if you want colored slime.

4. Sprinkle the baking soda over the mixture. Stir it in completely.

5. Let the mixture sit for 2 minutes to settle.

6. Add the contact lens solution slowly while stirring.

7. Keep mixing until the slime forms and pulls away from the bowl.

8. Knead the slime with your hands until it reaches the perfect texture.

Toothpaste slime is unique because it uses an unexpected ingredient. This recipe creates slime with a minty smell. The texture is slightly different from other slime types. This method is fun to try when you want something new.

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup white school glue

- 2 tablespoons white toothpaste (gel toothpaste works too)

- 1 tablespoon salt

- Warm water as needed

- Food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. Pour the glue into a bowl.

2. Squeeze the toothpaste into the bowl with the glue.

3. Mix the glue and toothpaste together until smooth.

4. Add food coloring and mix well if you want colored slime.

5. Add the salt and stir it in completely.

6. Add warm water one teaspoon at a time while mixing.

7. Keep adding water until the slime starts to form.

8. Take out the slime and knead it until it feels right.

Many people make slime but do not know how to keep it fresh. Poor storage can make slime dry out quickly. When slime dries out, it becomes hard and cannot stretch anymore. It may also start to smell bad or grow mold if stored incorrectly.

The best way to store slime is in an airtight container. Glass or plastic containers with tight lids work perfectly. Make sure the container is clean before putting your slime inside. Close the lid tightly to keep air out. Store the container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. This method keeps slime fresh for several weeks.

You can also store slime in zipper storage bags. Choose thick, good-quality bags that seal well. Press out all the air before closing the bag completely. Double-check that the zipper is closed properly. Place the bag in a cool area like a drawer or closet. This storage method works well for short-term storage of a few days to one week.

Slime can go bad over time and become unsafe to use. Knowing the warning signs is important to protect your health. Dispose of slime if it starts to smell strange or looks different. If you see any mold or weird colors, throw it away immediately. Slime that becomes too hard or too liquid should also be discarded. Most homemade slime lasts 1-2 weeks when stored properly. Always wash your hands after handling old slime.