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5 ways to create gooey and fluffy slime at home
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Fluffy slime is super easy to make—all you need is a few common household ingredients. We’ll show you how to make the fluffiest slime ever with glue, shaving cream, and contact lens solution, along with some shaving cream-free alternatives. In a matter of minutes, you’ll have play-ready, fluffy slime that kids (and adults) will love!
Things You Should Know
- Mix 1 cup (237 mL) of shaving cream with a few drops of your preferred food coloring.
- Stir in 1 ⁄ 2 c (120 mL) of white school glue, followed by 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of contact lens solution.
- Knead the mixture together with your hands for several minutes. To store it, refrigerate it in a secure container for up to 1 month.
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Glue & Shaving Cream Fluffy Slime Recipe
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Combine 1 cup (237 mL) of shaving cream and a few drops of food coloring. [1] X Research source Add as much food coloring as you’d like until you’re happy with the color—you may need several drops to create a bright, bold color. [2] X Research source- Ingredients:
- 1 cup (237 mL) of shaving cream
- 1 ⁄ 2 c (120 mL) of white school glue
- 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of contact lens solution
- Food coloring (optional)
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Mix in 1 ⁄ 2 c (120 mL) of white school glue. Mix the glue in with a rubber spatula, or just use your hands. [3] X Research source- Lather your hands with baby oil before handling the slime if you’re worried about it sticking to your skin. [4] X Research source
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Add 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of contact lens solution and keep stirring. Be sure to use a saline solution that lists sodium borate and boric acid as ingredients—these “activate” the slime, or give it the non-gluey texture that you’re looking for. [5] X Research source
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Knead the slime with your hands for a couple of minutes. Use your fingers to really work all the ingredients together until a consistent, slime-like texture forms. If the slime still feels sticky after a few minutes of kneading, stir in 1 ⁄ 2 US tbsp (7.4 mL) of contact lens solution and see if the texture improves. [6] X Research source
- The slime takes a few minutes to transition to the proper texture, so don’t be discouraged if it feels sticky at first!
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Refrigerate slime in an airtight container for up to 1 month. When stored properly , slime can stay in good shape for several weeks without developing mold or getting dried out. [7] X Research source
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QuestionHow do you make fluffy slime without borax?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerTry this recipe for a fluffy slime without borax: Pour ¼ cup cornstarch into a bowl. Add ½ cup of shampoo and mix both ingredients well. Add 1 tablespoon of water and stir through, then repeat. Then add 1 tablespoon of water and stir 5 more times for a total of 6 tablespoons of water. It’s important to add the water slowly for the slime to work. Remove the slime "dough" from the bowl and knead on a clean surface for 5 minutes. As you knead, keep adding as much cornstarch as needed to stop the slime from feeling sticky (it's okay if this needs to be quite a bit more). It’s ready when it has a good stretch, feels moist and doesn’t stick. You might also like to read: How to Make Slime with Borax .
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QuestionCan you make slime with glue and shaving cream?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYes, this is what is known as "fluffy slime" (the same as in this article) and it’s a wonderfully stretchy and not too sticky slime. The article details both the ingredients needed and the steps to follow to make it.
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QuestionHow do you make slime step by step?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerwikiHow has a variety of great articles for making different kinds of slime step-by-step. For example, check out: How to Make Slime ; How to Make Nickelodeon Slime ; How to Make Slime with Glue ; How to Make Edible Slime ; How to Make Slime without Borax . And, of course, you can also use the steps for fluffy slime in the article above.
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- Try adding a few drops of your favorite skin-safe essential oil. This will add a wonderful scent to your slime, and you can even pick essential oils based on their benefits (such as lavender for relaxation, or lemon to boost your mood). [12] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to sourceThanks
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- Make sure you put in the exact amount of ingredients, or it will not work! Even a tiny bit of extra cornstarch will mess up your slime and make it the wrong consistency.
- To give the slime a nice smell and make it a bit stretchier, try adding a little bit of scented hand or body lotion.
- If you don't have any shaving cream or foaming hand soap at home, try using hair mousse!
- If you don't have cornstarch, you can substitute it with baby powder.
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- ↑ https://www.bgsu.edu/content/dam/BGSU/nwo/documents/STEMinPark/2018/2018activitycards/BP-2018.pdf
- ↑ https://sport.unimelb.edu.au/pdfs/Slime-Recipe-Fri-25th-no-video-of-this-one-DIY.pdf
- ↑ https://www.bgsu.edu/content/dam/BGSU/nwo/documents/STEMinPark/2018/2018activitycards/BP-2018.pdf
- ↑ https://sport.unimelb.edu.au/pdfs/Slime-Recipe-Fri-25th-no-video-of-this-one-DIY.pdf
- ↑ https://sport.unimelb.edu.au/pdfs/Slime-Recipe-Fri-25th-no-video-of-this-one-DIY.pdf
- ↑ https://sport.unimelb.edu.au/pdfs/Slime-Recipe-Fri-25th-no-video-of-this-one-DIY.pdf
- ↑ https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/everything-you-need-to-know-about-slime/
- ↑ https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/make-slime-without-borax/
- ↑ https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/make-slime-without-borax/
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To make soft, fluffy slime, first make a borax solution by mixing 1 cup (240 milliliters) of hot water and 1 teaspoon of borax powder. In a separate bowl, mix together 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) of glue and 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) of shaving cream, adding 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) of foaming soap for extra fluff. Mix in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 pumps of lotion. Pour in a few drops of food coloring, then mix in small spoonfuls of the borax mixture until your slime is at the perfect consistency. Knead it together and enjoy!
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