Q&A for How to Make Glue Stick Slime

No. You can make it the color of the glue stick you're using, but most people prefer to use food coloring. It's up to you.

Water will ruin the glue and make the slime super sticky. You should stick with a microwave.

Make sure you didn't use too much water, or else it will become too runny. Add more glue to balance it out. If it is stiff like a hard putty, there's too much contact solution or detergent. Add water.

Yes, you can definitely add glitter.

Yes. You can add shaving cream if you want fluffy slime, but it is optional.

No, you cannot use salt instead of contact solution.

If the slime is homemade, try adding more of whatever anti-boric acid you used. I usually use liquid starch, but you can also use borax, contact solution, or any other item that has anti-boric acid in the ingredients.

Add hair gel (clear) to make it more slimy. Then it will be more fun to play with.

You should add a few more pieces of your glue stick. It may work.

You can use the purple glue that turns clear when it is dried. The glue will stay purple, though, so you will have a purple slime.

Yes, a clear glue stick will work for this slime recipe.

Yes, you can mix slime with your fingers and use a glue stick.

Yes, but be careful. You don't want to add too much.

No, milk is not a suitable activator, and it could also make your slime turn rotten quickly.

If it's chunky, keep on mixing. If it stays chunky, start over.

Sure, give it a try to see what happens. Can't hurt it, might even make it work better. If not, it'll always work then it thaws a bit.

You can use a laundry detergent, like Tide, or borax.

No, salt will not work, but you can substitute borax or Tide laundry detergent for contact solution.

You should be able to, as Borax is also an activator. Borax may also improve the quality of the slime.

It may take longer if you don't mix it enough. Make sure you are aggressively mixing until it starts to turn into slime. Once it is clumpy, you can start kneading it.

You can use any kind, as long if it's thick enough for the slime. It can turn out runny if you use watery laundry detergent.

Yes, it worked for me. If you do the steps correctly, it should work fine.

No, as mod podge doesn't have PVA in it.

Yes. The water was essential so the glue stick wouldn’t dry out when it melts. Your slime will be sticky, if you manage to make it; otherwise, the glue will stick to the bowl.

No, salt will not work with this recipe because it only works with certain substances. Not a glue stick though.