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  • Question
    Can I make this slime without saline solution?
    Riana
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    Yes, you can use the borax method. Simply put some borax in hot water, wait for it to dissolve, and you're ready to use it to activate!
  • Question
    What if I can’t get my slime with shampoo to activate?
    Riana
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    The shampoo you might be using might be to watery. Try using a shampoo with thicker consistency. The thicker, the better!
  • Question
    Do I need to activate the shampoo water slime?
    Riana
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    Yes, you need to activate the slime with salt as your activator.
  • Question
    In step 4, I used the amount of borax into the water as it said, but it still turns out to be hard. What do I need to do?
    Community Answer
    Use less. Your borax may be stronger than the one used in the article. Slime usually involves trial and error.
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    What if this doesn't work even though I used a thick shampoo?
    Community Answer
    Your shampoo may not contain boric properties. Try using a different shampoo instead.
  • Question
    How do I get rid of the bubbles, if possible?
    Community Answer
    Let your slime sit by the window in a clear container with a lid overnight. Usually the slime clears up!
  • Question
    What do I do if I have slime stuck to my clothes?
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    When you use Tide (laundry detergent), in slime, does it work?
    Community Answer
    Tide usually does work however I would not recommend it because it can really irritate your hands. The best option would be liquid starch which is made a type of plant.
  • Question
    Can I use white glue instead of clear glue?
    Community Answer
    You can, but your slime will not be clear if you use white glue.
  • Question
    Can you recommend a type of shampoo to use?
    Community Answer
    Pantene or Suave Kids work well.
  • Question
    Would Head & Shoulders be considered a "thick" shampoo to use for this slime?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it has a great consistency to be used for this slime recipe.
  • Question
    Do I need activator for it to work?
    Community Answer
    Yes, every kind of slime needs an activator, including water slime.
  • Question
    What if it doesn't activate?
    Community Answer
    Try adding more glue or use a different activator.
  • Question
    Do I have to put tha salt into the shampoo and water before or after I put it into the fridge?
    Community Answer
    You have to put salt into the shampoo before you put it into the fridge and water isn't necessary. But make sure you use Suave Kids shampoo or else it wouldn't work.
  • Question
    How do I put color without food coloring?
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    You can use water-soluble paint (acrylic or watercolours), or ink in water color pens. Do not use solvent based paints. Make sure it says non-toxic, e.g. do not use house paints.
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    Do you need to use clear shampoo, or can it be white shampoo?
    Community Answer
    It doesn't matter. Any shampoo will work.
  • Question
    Can I use any color of shampoo instead of clear shampoo?
    PrincessMansera
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    You can, but the suggestion is clear shampoo so you can color your slime with a custom color. It does not affect the overall slime though, as long as the shampoo is a gel-like consistency.
  • Question
    Can I use saline solution to activate my shampoo and water slime instead of putting in the fridge?
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    No you cannot it will turn into a liquid. The reason why it's possible for it to work with glue is because when using saline solution for slime the saline must include boric acid which is borax, the chemicals react to create slime but these are not safe chemicals to play with. Shampoo has chemicals in it yet they are much safer as they are used on your hair, with no reaction it won't work.
  • Question
    Can I make water slime without borax and shampoo?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can use the Cornstarch Method.
  • Question
    Can I have an accurate procedure on how to make clear slime with safe detergent for hands?
    Banana Productions
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    You can make a perfectly good slime with contact solution and a pinch of baking soda. This is okay for your hands and will not harm you. Depends on how much you plan on making, your slime needs time to clear up.
  • Question
    Can you make slime without borax or boric acid?
    Banana Productions
    Community Answer
    Yes, there are many different types of activators you can use instead of borax or boric acid. For example, baking soda, contact solution, liquid starch, and Tide.
  • Question
    Would the activator work better if l used both borax and saline solution?
    Community Answer
    No. I suggest using ONLY borax, as the saline solution makes the slime get hard over time, but the borax doesn't.
  • Question
    Where can I buy activator in Hong Kong?
    Community Answer
    If you can't find somewhere to BUY activator, you can MAKE it instead. To make activator, mix a little bit of borax with a little bit of water.
  • Question
    Could I use baking soda in this recipe?
    Makenzy Kissinger
    Community Answer
    Yes you can, but you should add contact solution with the baking soda. If you add to much of either one, it will ruin your slime's consistency.
  • Question
    Can I make water slime with white glue?
    J M
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    No there is no way to make water slime with white glue. Since the water slime is clear it would not have the same effect, also clear glue has a different consistency then white glue so it might not come out as well.
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