Q&A for How to Make Slime Using Baking Soda

There is a chemical reaction with the baking soda and dish soap. Baking soda is supposed to make things rise, a bit like yeast, so this is the reason why it causes bubbles. The baking soda is doing its job.

You can use any kind of container, as long as it is waterproof.

Preferably overnight, giving it more time to set. If you can't wait, just set it in the freezer for 10-15 minutes (depending on how strong your freezer is).

Any will do. The substance will dissolve quicker if hot water is added and you will not have to mix it as long.

You probably used baking powder. Baking powder and baking soda are two very different things.

No, the food coloring is just there to make your slime look more colorful and interesting. If you don't add food coloring, it won't effect your slime at all.

Yes, you can! Elmer's glue is PVA glue, which is what you need to make slime.

You added too much water when making the slime.

No, following these steps will not change the color of your hands.

No, it will not work. Baking powder and baking soda have a different chemical make-up, baking powder does not have the correct properties for making slime.

It might stick at first. But later on it should become less sticky.

There are slime recipes that don't require baking soda, but if you're using this recipe, you have to follow it as is.

Mix baking soda and dish soap and stir well (food coloring is optional).

Add a bit of water to your mixture and stir it well to reduce clumps.

Yes. Make sure your container is air tight and, if you used food coloring, stain proof.

There is no exact time, just check it every so often and take it out when it has reached the desired consistency.

Suave that contains conditioner works.

No, because putting flour will make the slime lumpy.

No, once it''s mixed well enough, it won't. If it does stick, put flour on your hands, but not in the slime.

Yes, it doesn’t matter what color the slime is, it's your choice!

Yes, the baking soda should work no matter the date on it, but if its old it might make the slime a little sticky or gooey.

Yes. Just don't add too much liquid dish soap.

You can add water to it or add lotion to it. I always add dish soap, which makes it smell and feel great and makes it super soft.

No, just keep stirring. If it doesn't clear up, you can add a little bit more dish soap.

Your slime won't "grow." If you want more slime, just double the ingredients.

Yes. A sealing bag is ideal to keep air from drying out the slime.

This will depend on the recipe you use and the quantities of each ingredient.

If it does stick add a bit of shaving cream to it. The foaming stuff works great.

No, the baking soda keeps it from being super runny and slippery. I find the Elmer's glue, contact solution and baking soda recipe works the best.

Yes. You can. It is a great idea as it will make it a bit more like fluffy slime.