Easy Homemade Slime: No Contact Solution or Borax

Did you know you can make slime without using contact solution or borax? Yes, it's true! If you're looking for a safer, alternative way to make this fun and engaging substance, you've come to the right place. Keep reading to learn how to make slime without these popular ingredients.

Making slime at home can be a fun and educational experience. It teaches kids about states of matter and polymers, and can also be a great stress reliever for adults. Plus, it's a great way to make learning hands-on and engaging. So, let's dive into our two main methods for making slime without contact solution or borax.

Using Glue and activator alternatives

One of the easiest ways to make slime without borax or contact solution is by using glue and activator alternatives. This method involves creating a slime activator using ingredients like liquid starch, dish soap, or lotion.

Let's discuss two popular activators in this section:

Liquid Starch

Liquid starch is a great borax alternative. It's less alkaline and gentler on the skin. Here's how you can use it:

To make slime using liquid starch, you'll need school glue (white glue) and liquid starch. Mix 1/2 cup of glue with 1/2 cup of water, then pour the mixture into a bowl. Slowly pour in liquid starch while stirring. Keep adding starch until the slime forms a ball. Once you have a ball of slime, remove it from the bowl and knead it.

Lotion Activator

Using lotion is another safe and easy way to make activator for your slime.

To make a lotion activator, mix equal parts of hand soap and lotion. For example, you can mix 2 tablespoons of hand soap with 2 tablespoons of lotion. Once you have your activator, pour it into a bowl and mix in your glue. Start with 1/2 cup of glue and 1/2 cup of activator, then adjust as needed.

Using Elmers Glitter Glue for fluffy slime

Did you know you can make slime using glitter glue? A popular way to make slime without borax or contact solution is by using Elmers Glitter Glue, which contains a polymer called PVA (polyvinyl acetate) that can be activated with baking soda and water.

Here's how you can make fluffy slime using glitter glue:

Ingredients

You'll need:

• Elmers Glitter Glue
• Baking soda
• Shaving cream (optional, for fluffier slime)
• Water

Instructions

Pour about an inch of glitter glue into a bowl. Add a pinch (about 1/8 teaspoon) of baking soda and mix well. If you want fluffier slime, add some shaving cream and mix again. Now, slowly add water while stirring. You'll notice that the slime starts to form. Once it does, remove it from the bowl and knead it until it's no longer sticky.

Now that you've learned how to make slime without contact solution or borax, it's time to try these methods yourself! Remember that making slime can be a fun and educational experience, so encourage creativity and learning while making your slime. Happy slime making!