Slime -sometimes called "Gak" or "Oobleck" -is a thick, sticky lump of material like glue that feels cold and disgusting to the touch. In other words, slime is hard enough for kids to really like. Of course you can buy slime at the store, but you can save money by making your own at home. Although borax is usually used to make slime, there is an alternative to using cornstarch (corn flour) for a completely non-toxic slime, which is great for your child's birthday party, Halloween party, classroom activity or just to entertain the kids. child on a rainy day.
Ingredients
Maizena Flour Slime
- 1.5 cups (350 ml) water
- 3-4 drops of food coloring
- 2 cups cornstarch
Regular Slime
- A bottle full of Elmer's glue
- Contact lens cleaning solution
- Dawn's laundry soap
- (Optional) Color/Eye shadow
- (Optional) Lotion
Edible Slime
- A can of sweetened condensed milk with a volume of 400 ml
- 1 tablespoon (14 grams) cornstarch
- 10-15 drops of food coloring
Baby Powder Slime
- 1/2 cup all-purpose PVA glue
- Food coloring
- 1/2 cup baby powder (talk)
Fiber Powder Slime
- Water
- Food coloring (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fiber powder
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
Step
Method 1 of 5: Regular Slime
First, mix the contact lens cleaning solution with glue. Mix well. Next, pour a little Dawn dish soap, stir briefly. The soap should clump. Take it, take it out and play. These clumps will be very sticky, but over time they will harden like rubber. To add color, simply pour food coloring or eyeshadow into the slime mixture. Add lotion to make it more supple.
Method 2 of 5: Slime from Maizena Flour
Step 1. Put 1½ cups (350 ml) of water in a small saucepan with a handle
Heat until the water is warm but not hot or boiling. You don't want to use boiling water, of course, as you'll have to wait for it to cool before you can mix the slime by hand.
Step 2. Pour 1 cup (250 ml) of warm water into a bowl
Add three to four drops of green food coloring until the water is a shade darker than your desired slime color. When you make slime, the color will fade a little. Stir the water (and dye) with a spoon.
Step 3. Measure out 2 cups (140g/500 ml) of cornstarch
In the UK and other countries, cornstarch is known as cornflour. Place the cornstarch in a separate large bowl.
Step 4. Pour the colored water into the bowl containing the cornstarch
Slowly pour in the green water. Use your hands to mix the ingredients. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until it forms a thick paste.
Step 5. Adjust the thickness of the slime
You can add more cornstarch if the slime is too runny. Add more warm water remaining in the pan if the mixture is too thick. All depends on your taste.
Continue the above process as needed to get a dough of the right thickness for your needs. You should be able to slide your fingers into the dough easily, and as you move them along the surface of the slime, your fingers should feel dry
Step 6. Add some ingredients to the slime to make it more fun (optional)
You can use rubber worms, insects or plastic eyeballs, etc. This idea is great for a Halloween party, science party or for a nature or environmental themed party or camp.
Step 7. Put the slime in a plastic bag
Close the bag tightly to keep the slime going.
Method 3 of 5: Edible Slime
Step 1. Pour a can of sweetened condensed milk into a saucepan with a handle
You can also use a pot or pan.
Step 2. Add 1 tablespoon (14 grams) of cornstarch to the sweetened condensed milk
Heat over low heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir the dough constantly.
Step 3. Remove the pot/pot from the stove when the mixture has thickened
Add food coloring as needed to achieve the color you want.
Step 4. Allow the slime to cool
Once cool, you can play with (or eat) the slime. Keep in mind that the slime can stain light-colored clothes or carpets.
Step 5. Done
Method 4 of 5: Slime from Baby Powder
Step 1. Pour half a cup of PVA glue (Polyvinyl Acetate -white glue or wood glue) into a bowl
Step 2. Add a drop or two of food coloring
Step 3. Mix the dough so that the colors come together and are evenly distributed
Step 4. Add half a cup of baby powder (talk)
If necessary, add more until you reach a slime of a certain consistency.
Step 5. Use slime to play
Store in an airtight container.
Method 5 of 5: Slime from Fiber Powder
Step 1. Mix 1 teaspoon of fiber powder with 1 cup of water
Make sure you mix it in a microwave-safe bowl because you'll be putting it in the microwave later.
Step 2. Add a few drops of food coloring until the water and fiber mixture reaches your desired color
It will be the color of the slime you want. The color will not fade. Stir until completely combined.
Step 3. Put the dough in a special bowl for microwave use into the microwave
Heat the dough on high for four to five minutes. Check the dough regularly to make sure it doesn't boil and overflow.
Step 4. Let the dough rest for two to four minutes
The dough should be relatively cold after this time.
Step 5. Repeat the boiling and cooling process two to six times
The more you repeat the process, the thicker the slime will be.
Step 6. Allow the slime to cool in the microwave
Leave it for 10 minutes or so. Make sure you don't touch the slime until it's completely cold, as it will get very hot.
You can put the slime on a plate or cutting board to cool it down
Tips
- Making slime would be a dirty project. Wear clothes that are worn out and make sure to cover any surfaces that might be damaged if splashed or soiled with slime.
- Don't let the slime get on your clothes as it can leave stains.
- As an alternative or substitute for food coloring, you can mix the tempera powder-a coloring pigment usually made from egg yolks or other ingredients-into the cornstarch before you add it to the water.
