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  • Question
    What laundry detergent can I use?
    Community Answer
    You can use Dynamo or Tide -- or test out other brands.
  • Question
    Can I make this slime with liquid detergent, or do you have to use powder like in the picture?
    Community Answer
    You can use liquid or powder. If you use powder, you have to mix it with liquid.
  • Question
    Can I use liquid laundry detergent?
    Community Answer
    Yes, but keep in mind you can't make clear slime using laundry detergent.
  • Question
    Do I have to use the full bottles of glue?
    Community Answer
    You can use less glue, but that will result in less slime.
  • Question
    Do I have to use PVA glue?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it has to be PVA glue. If it's not, the slime will not clump together.
  • Question
    Will it work if I use wood glue?
    Community Answer
    Yes, wood glue will work, I've used it before.
  • Question
    Can I use Elmer's Glue?
    Community Answer
    Yes.
  • Question
    Is this a good stress "toy"?
    Ruby
    Top Answerer
    Yes, it can help relive stress when you play around the it.
  • Question
    How do I make the slime non-sticky?
    Community Answer
    To make your slime non-sticky, you can add in more laundry detergent. Add a little bit at a time until you feel it is good enough.
  • Question
    Can you make slime with only shampoo?
    Community Answer
    Yes but you have to put it in the freezer for 2-3 hours for a good result.
  • Question
    Can you put food coloring after the glue AND then the laundry detergent?
    Community Answer
    Yes, just put it in the middle and fold the sides in.
  • Question
    Can I use crafting glue?
    Community Answer
    You can use it as long as it has P.V.A. in it.
  • Question
    If I don't use food coloring can I still make slime?
    Myrnna Haddad
    Community Answer
    Of course! You only need to add food coloring if you want your slime in a different color.
  • Question
    Can I use Gain detergent?
    Community Answer
    Yes, Gain detergent will work well in making slime. Any detergent containing sodium borate will work well.
  • Question
    What if it does not work?
    Community Answer
    Read the instructions carefully and try again, or ask a friend who knows how to make slime to help you.
  • Question
    Can I use shaving cream? My friend said I could, but I'm not sure if she is right.
    Community Answer
    You can use shaving cream, but the only tutorial I have seen for that is if you add contact solution.
  • Question
    Will it be OK if it is more laundry detergent than glue?
    Community Answer
    Use the same amount of laundry detergent as glue; the more detergent, the more firm the slime gets, and it won't be as stretchy.
  • Question
    Why did my slime turn into putty and not slime?
    Emily Strickland
    Community Answer
    You probably added too much laundry detergent or glue. Try again for better results!
  • Question
    How do I make slime with liquid laundry detergent? I only have the liquid one.
    Community Answer
    You can pour the glue in a container and slowly add the liquid laundry detergent you have. Keep in mind that only some brands work. The brand that works for sure is Tide.
  • Question
    If I'm going to add glitter, when should I add it?
    Community Answer
    You should mix the glitter into the glue before turning the glue into the slime. It is easier to mix this way and the glue will hold the glitter inside of the slime when the slime is made.
  • Question
    Can I use a face mask that includes PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) instead of PVA glue?
    Community Answer
    Yes, that will work well.
  • Question
    Can I make slime with clear glue, and what do I put in it to make slime?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you mix clear PVA or white PVA glue and any type of activator like borax or laundry detergent to make slime.
  • Question
    Can I use any detergent?
    Community Answer
    It needs to be liquid detergent that contains the ingredient PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol).
  • Question
    Why do I need to use a wooden spoon specifically?
    Community Answer
    The slime is less likely to stick to wood compared to other materials, but if you don't have a wooden spoon, you could use any kind of utensil for mixing.
  • Question
    Which washing detergent can I use?
    Ooma
    Community Answer
    Tide works very well and is most popular for making slime. You can also use Bounty.
  • Question
    Do I have to use food coloring?
    SnapCat101Sapphire
    Community Answer
    No, the detergent might give it a little bit of color. But if you want definite color, you'll want to add some food coloring.
  • Question
    Will the slime stick to my hands?
    Community Answer
    It will only only stick if you do not mix it well.
  • Question
    Can I use Mod Podge to make slime?
    Community Answer
    No, you can't use Mod Podge to make slime. It's not glue and doesn't have the elements that make glue react with certain things to make slime.
  • Question
    Could I use flour instead of cornstarch?
    Community Answer
    No. Flour will make your slime smell horrible. Cornstarch makes your slime thicker.
  • Question
    Can I use clear glue for classic slime?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can.
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