Making slime might seem difficult without using borax or contact solution. But it is not impossible.
You can use slime to develop a lot of activities for children. It is also very much a fun activity for people who are science enthusiasts.
So, if you are wondering how to make the perfect slime without borax or contact solution, keep reading! We will go through two methods that will help you do the slime you want fast and easy!
Recipe 1: Making slime without borax and contact solution (Fluffy slime)
For this recipe you will need about 113 grams or 4 ounces of glue that is not toxic,4 ounces of warm water, some shaving cream, and you can add food coloring or laundry detergent optional.
Now, moving on to the most important part.. ‘how to make the slime without using borax or contact solution?‘
First of all, you will need to get a medium-size bowl and pour the glue in it. Next, you will add the water slowly while you mix it in with the glue. Don’t add too much water at once because you will not get a homogeneous solution. Also, don’t use more water than glue (these quantities should be equal) because you might get a runny slime.
If you are choosing to use food coloring, you can add it to your water and glue mix. Add only two or three drops of food coloring at first to see what shade you end up with. You can always add more if you want a more intense tint. Be careful when you do this as you might stain the skin of your hands if you don’t use gloves.
Next, you will go to the shaving cream. Add some shaving cream as you keep mixing the slime you have in the bowl. The shaving cream will give it a fluffy consistency. You can add as much shaving cream as you want. It depends on how fluffy you want your final slime to be. Your goal should be to end up with a result close to the consistency of a marshmallow.
As a final optional step, you might want to consider adding some laundry detergent. This detergent will thicken the slime a little, so you end up with the best texture. Sprinkle a spoon of laundry detergent in the mix you have and see how it changes its consistency. Add more as you feel it is needed.
You can now knead the slime like you would knead any other type of dough. Use your hands to fuss the slime as you want and play with it for hours!
Recipe 2: Making slime without borax or contact solution (Perfect stretchy slime for kids to play with)
If you have children, this slime recipe is the best and easiest to use. The slime you will obtain will keep them busy for hours. You need very few ingredients to make it as well.
To obtain the perfect slime without borax or contact solution you simply have to use shampoo, shaving cream and salt. Try using baby shampoo as it will work much better and it has less chemicals than regular shampoo as well.
Start by adding two tablespoons of shampoo in a bowl. Pick a bowl that is medium-sized or big so you have enough space to mix the ingredients. On top of the shampoo, you should add the same quantity of shaving cream. So, in this case, you will need about two tablespoons of shaving cream as well. If you decide to increase the quantity of shampoo, make sure you do the same for the shaving cream.
Mix the shampoo and shaving cream in the bowl until they blend in together perfectly. This shouldn’t take more than one or two minutes.
For this recipe, you will need to add one tablespoon of salt to your mix as well. Add it in the bowl after you blend the shampoo and shaving cream enough. Mix again until the salt is lost in the consistency of the slime. You don’t need to add any water or liquid to this recipe.
When your slime is smooth and nicely mixed, cover the bowl and put it in the freezer. Let it freeze for about 15 minutes before you take it out and start playing with it. Your kids can play with the slime as soon as you take it from the freezer. It will maintain its elasticity when it gets closer to room temperature as well.
Conclusion
Since you have these two recipes that allow you to make slime at home without borax or contact solution, you will never have to worry about your child’s safety.
These recipes are easy to make and it only takes a few minutes for each. They are safe for children and can be quite entertaining for adults as well. So, don’t be surprised if you are tempted to play with the freshly made slime as well!
Irina Maria Tracy is a published author, writer, and journalist who lives in Bucharest, Romania. She completed her journalism and mass communication degree from the University of Bucharest and went on to publish some top books in the fiction genre. Some of her top books include 'Haunted Aliens' 'Vampires Rapture' 'Adverbs of Love' etc. Irina also worked as an investigative journalist for a year and even collaborated with a TV channel for a political talk show (Bah TV). She loves writing and has contributed to many top magazines and newspapers such as the 'Story Magazine' 'Curentul Newspaper' and many others.