If the slime dries up or is lint-free, you can improve it by adding certain ingredients to act as activators to replace the borax. Borax is generally added to slime dough to make it chewy again. However, borax can cause skin irritation and is certainly dangerous for minors. If you're making slime but don't want to use borax, make a borax-free slime recipe. Instead of using borax, this recipe uses alternative ingredients to activate the slime. Alternatively, try using cornstarch to make soft slime or baking soda and contact lens cleaner to make stretchy slime.
Ingredients
Soft Slime
- 120 ml shampoo
- 30 grams of corn flour
- 100 ml water
- Food coloring (optional)
Elastic Slime
- 250 ml paper glue
- 15 grams of baking soda
- Food coloring (optional)
- Contact lens cleaning fluid
Step
Method 1 of 3: Fix Slime
Step 1. Add lotion to make the hardened slime elastic again
Add about 2 ml of skin moisturizing lotion to make the hardened slime elastic again. Squeeze the slime by hand. Add more moisturizing lotion and stir until the consistency of slime is elastic again.
- You can use any skin moisturizing lotion.
- This method is perfect for repairing slime that hardens and breaks when stretched.
Step 2. Add warm water to re-moisten the dried slime
Soak or soak the dried slime in warm water for a few seconds. After that, play with the slime by hand to make it moist again. Repeat this process until the slime is moist and elastic again.
This method is suitable for repairing slime that has dried because it is not stored in a closed container
Step 3. Add baking soda and contact lens fluid to prevent the slime from sticking too much
Place the slime in a container or bowl. Add 3 ml of contact lens fluid and 2 grams of baking soda to the bowl and mix with your hands. Add more baking soda or contact lens fluid until the slime is less sticky.
Do not add more than 3 ml of contact lens fluid and 2 grams of baking soda at a time. If you add too much contact lens fluid and baking soda, the slime will harden and break
Step 4. Add the melted flour to fix the stringy slime
Place the slime in a container or bowl and add 15 ml of liquid flour. Stir using a spoon until smooth. Keep stirring the liquid flour, once every 15 ml, until there are no more slime fibers sticking to the spoon.
Once the slime starts to become stringy, remove it from the container and squeeze it with your hands to compact it
Warning: Remember, some liquid flour contains borax.
Method 2 of 3: Making Soft Slime with Corn Flour
Step 1. Mix 120 ml of shampoo with 30 grams of cornstarch
Pour 120 ml of shampoo into a bowl, then add 30 grams of cornstarch. Stir using a spoon until smooth.
You can use any type of shampoo. However, thicker shampoos generally work very well
Step 2. Add 3 drops of food coloring if you want to make colored slime
Add 3 drops of food coloring to the slime mixture. Stir using a spoon until smooth.
This stage is not mandatory. Don't add food coloring if you don't want to make colored slime
Tip: Green is a commonly used color, but you can use other colors. Add more than 3 drops of food coloring for a lighter color.
Step 3. Add 100 ml of water
Add 15 ml of water to the slime mixture and mix. Pour 75 ml of water into the mixture, stirring each time adding 1 tablespoon of water.
This will give the slime a softer texture
Step 4. Knead the slime for about 5 minutes
Make a fist and press the slime with your hand to squeeze it. Turn the slime over and then squeeze it again with your hands. Repeat this process for about 5 minutes or until the slime has a soft, less sticky consistency.
If the slime is too sticky after kneading, add more cornstarch. Keep kneading the slime until it's the consistency you want
Step 5. Store the slime in a resealable plastic bag to keep it moist
Place the slime in a resealable plastic bag when you're done playing. Remove the air from the plastic bag and close it tightly so the slime doesn't dry out.
- You can also place the slime in a closed container.
- If stored properly, slime can last up to several months.
Method 3 of 3: Make Elastic Slime with Baking Soda
Step 1. Mix 250 ml of paper glue with 15 grams of baking soda
Pour 250 ml of paper glue into a bowl. Add 15 grams of baking soda and stir with a spoon until evenly distributed.
This recipe will produce slime with a consistency that resembles borax slime. However, the texture will be a little rougher
Step 2. Add 3 drops of food coloring if you want to color the slime
Pour in 3 drops of your desired food coloring. Stir with a spoon until the slime changes color.
You can increase or decrease the amount of food coloring to make a lighter or darker color. Skip this step if you don't want to color the slime
Step 3. Add 15 ml of contact lens fluid and stir
Pour 15 ml of contact lens fluid. Mix well. The consistency of the slime mixture will change after the contact lens fluid is added.
- Contact lens fluid and baking soda will work as activators instead of borax.
- Contact lens fluid is often referred to as saline solution.
Step 4. Continue to add contact lens fluid until the consistency of slime is as desired
Add 15 ml of contact lens fluid and stir. Remember, always stir the slime mixture every time you add 15 ml of contact lens fluid. Don't add more contact lens fluid if the slime is already elastic.
- Once you add more contact lens fluid and the slime starts to harden, you may need to start kneading and kneading the slime mixture by hand.
- If the slime is too sticky, you can add a few drops of baby oil.
Tip: The more often the slime is played, the harder the texture will be. If the slime is too damp, keep kneading and playing with it until it's the consistency you want.
Step 5. Store the slime in a closed container or plastic bag to make it last longer
Place the slime in a container or plastic bag that can be closed. Close the container or plastic bag tightly to make the slime last longer.
