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    Why is my slime runny?
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    Remember to pour off the excess water after your borax combines with the glue. If you try to incorporate the water into the slime mixture, it will be too runny.
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    Can I use any type of glue?
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    As long as the glue contains PVA (Polyvinyl Alcohol), it will work.
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    Will shaving gel work?
    Community Answer
    Yes, shaving gel will work just as well as shaving cream.
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    How can I make the slime less sticky?
    Community Answer
    Just slowly keep adding more activator until your slime reaches the desired consistency.
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    Is it easy to make slime?
    Community Answer
    Yes. All you have to do is follow the steps carefully, and you will have successfully created slime.
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    Can I add paint instead?
    Community Answer
    Yes.
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    I tried making clear slime, but it doesn't stretch. When I try stretching it, it breaks. What do I do?
    Community Answer
    It is likely over-activated. Run it under hot water while stretching it, that should help it become stretchier.
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    Can I use a borax substitute?
    Community Answer
    You can use contact lens solution+baking soda, liquid starch, and Tide laundry detergent.
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    My slime is very clumpy and not stretchy at all, what should I do? I made normal slime.
    Community Answer
    You should add some water and knead it. If this does not work, add some lotion to soften it.
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    What should I do if my slime turned out to be a bunch of water?
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    You might have added too much of one ingredient. Try again with another amount.
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    Can I use shaving gel instead of shaving foam for fluffy slime?
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    It depends on the specific gel. If it is a gel that foams when mixed, yes. If it does not foam, no.
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    Can I use any type of borax?
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    Yes, any type of borax will do. You can also use liquid detergent, or contact solution and baking soda to activate the slime.
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    What if I don't want to waste my glue?
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    If you don't want to use glue, then there are tons of other slime recipes you could use. For example, wikiHow can teach you how to make butter slime or fluffy slime .
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    How can I make slime without making a huge mess?
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    You can make sure that the area where you are making the slime is completely covered with a sheet or paper, so that the mess will be easier to clean up when you are finished making the slime.
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    Do I have to use glue and color dye, or is it optional?
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    Colour dye is completely optional but since the glue is the base, glue is not optional. Colour dye has no significant effect on the slime so if you want plain slime, go for it.
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    How can I make fluffy slime without shaving cream?
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    Shaving gel will work just as well as long as you mix the gel separately to get it creamy, then add it into your slime.
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