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QuestionIs there a certain type of glow in the dark paint that I need to use?Community AnswerNo, you can use any kind of glow in the dark paint.
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QuestionCan I just break a glow in the dark stick?Community AnswerYes, but if you are going to do that you will need to put it in a bowl, wear gloves, and mix the glow stick liquid with the slime.
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QuestionCan I make the slime a different color?Community AnswerYes, just use a different highlighter color, glow stick color, or glow in the dark color.
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QuestionIf I use washable liquid glue, will that affect the result?Community AnswerYes, it will, as after some time the washable chemical in the glue will begin to evaporate, and the slime won't be quite the same.
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QuestionDo I have to use crafting paint or a highlighter ink?Community AnswerYes, those are best.
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QuestionCan I make slime with the same ingredients but without borax?Community AnswerIn place of borax, you may substitute contact solution, liquid starch, laundry detergent, or cornstarch.
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QuestionWhy do I have to use borax?Community AnswerBorax is the best binding substance for a slime, but you can use cornstarch or liquid starch.
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QuestionWhy did my slime turn out wet and watery?Community AnswerYou probably used too much water. Just put less or add more of the other ingredients, and and it should be a beautiful slime, not wet and watery.
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QuestionIf I crack a glow stick, do I have to wear gloves when I use it?Community AnswerYes, the materials that make the glow in the dark liquid are dangerous to the human body. They can burn you pretty badly. You should especially wear gloves if you have a cut or opening on your hand.
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QuestionWhat slime do you recommend?Community AnswerIf you are a beginner, make fluffy slime.
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QuestionWhat can I use instead of Borax?Community AnswerYou can use liquid starch or laundry detergent, but laundry deterget is widely used.
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QuestionWhat do I need to do to make the slime glow a cerulean color?Community AnswerJust buy a glow stick in the color you want, then break it in half over the slime.
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QuestionCan you make slime with the shaving cream method?Community AnswerYes, you can, but only put 3/2 of shaving cream.
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QuestionCan I use table salt insted of epsom salt?Community AnswerNo, because epsom salt has something that is special that other salts do not have. It will change the properties of the slime if you use a different kind of salt with different compositions.
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QuestionCan I use unbleached flour to make glow in the dark slime?Community AnswerYes, you can use unbleached flour to substitute for corn flour. However, your slime may be a little lumpier and will not last very long.
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QuestionCan I use glow-in-the-dark paint?Community AnswerYes, or you can break a glowstick and put the liquid in the bowl.
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QuestionHow long does it take to make slime?Community AnswerIt depends, but usually 2-4 minutes. If you're using a microwave, it will take longer.
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QuestionWhat is epsom?Community AnswerEpsom is another word for magnesium sulfate.
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QuestionWhat stores can I get the craft paint from?Community AnswerYou can get it from Michaels or any other stores that sells coloring materials/ arts and crafts.
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QuestionIf I use a lot of highlighter ink in the slime, will it glow in the dark more?Community AnswerYes, the more you add, the brighter it will glow. Don't add too much, though, or your slime will be runny.
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QuestionIs Borax a chemical?Community AnswerYes, and it is highly toxic if consumed. Don't eat it. Borax is also known as sodium borate.
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QuestionHow can I make slime without craft paint and make it glow in the dark?Community AnswerYou can make it glow by using a glow stick (break it in half).
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QuestionCan I use baking soda?Community AnswerYes, but the texture would be different than the tutorial's.
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QuestionWhich method would be the best to make glow in the dark slime?Community AnswerAdd craft paint that glows in the dark because if you add highlighter ink it will only glow under black light.
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QuestionDo I need a particular type of salt?Community AnswerYes, you need to use Epsom salt.
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QuestionWhy are there bubbles in my slime?Community AnswerYour slime will likely have bubbles when you have just finished making it and it is fresh.
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QuestionCan I add florescent ink instead of the craft paint?Community AnswerYep. Florescent ink works. I used it when I didn't have any craft paint.
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QuestionWhat is the name of borax, or is it just borax?Community AnswerBorax is also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate.
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QuestionHow much laundry detergent do I use to make glow-in-the-dark slime?Community AnswerUse about a teaspoon for four ounces of liquid glue with no water and even less with shaving cream.
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QuestionCan I put glitter on my slime?Community AnswerYes.
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