Q&A for How to Soften Slime

Yes. I fix this by putting it into the microwave for about 5 seconds, then adding lotion. If it's sticky, add a little bit of activator.

No, not at all.

It shouldn't if you leave it in for just 10 seconds and make sure you add water.

No. It will heat up and become more liquidy. I usually soften slime by putting water in it; an alternative is baby oil.

Add more glue or flour\cornflour and knead it. You can also use a hairdryer to blow it at a high temperature because you probably put in too much water.

Yes, It works for clear slime. Just don't add colored lotion, or it might change color.

It depends on the type of slime. If it is hard putty slime, then you can't, but if it is butter or fluffy slime, you can.

It won't be the same. It would make more of a play dough-like substance, and it would be a bit sticky and messy. It will dry up much faster, and may form mold because of the flour.

Run an ice cube over the slime and it should soften up enough that you can just peel it off.

Add lotion to the slime and mix the slime with it together; your slime will eventually become more sticky and stretchier. Do not add lots of lotion, because it will result to your slime becoming very sticky and unpleasant to play with. You can also just add water to the slime to also make it sticky as well.

Add a dash of water flavoring powder (like Crystal Light) to soften the slime. Don't add too much though! Just keep adding small dashes until your slime reaches the proper consistency.

Keep it in a more airtight container and add some lotion to the container to lightly coat it to prevent dryness.

The acrylic paint shouldn’t go everywhere, considering it’s been mixed in. Maybe try mixing it in better next time. To fix the clear slime, add some clear or tinted hair gel.

Some activator will probably help, or just knead it some more until it is your desired consistency.

Keep it out in the sun for a while. I've tried this and it works. It might melt a little, so make sure you have your activator handy.

You do not want the slime to harden, so that means that you did it correctly.

Yes, but if you have lotion, try that first. If you don't have lotion, you can try a bit of water. Just an FYI, adding water may make the texture soupy or tougher.

Yes. See method two (moisturizing slime by heating) for detailed instructions.

Yes, scented shower gel will make your slime smell better.

You can use water or a little bit more clear glue.

Follow the steps in this article to see if you can soften it up. Also, make sure that you are storing it in an airtight container or bag.

Probably, since there aren't many homemade recipes out there. If it doesn't, try baking soda.

No, it is not safe. It has a high metal content so it could cause sparks or an explosion. Keep it out of the microwave.

Not if you put it in the microwave for the right amount of time and add water.

Yes, I recommend the lotion method, this works well for butter slime.

You can, but it would be a little bit rubbery.

The water helps to soften the slime and make it malleable again.

Add you activator, such as borax or contact lens solution, then add some lotion.

Put it in really hot water. You can get hot water from the sink, your tea kettle, or by microwaving a bowl of water. Be careful when handling the hot water.

Try putting it into a microwave to heat it up. Only put it in for like 10 seconds and then add a little bit of lotion and a little activator.