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Summer Ames
Slime Expert
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- BS, Health Science, University of Nevada, Reno
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- Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise
- Certified, Lifestyle and Weight Management, NESTA
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2. Mix half a teaspoon of borax into 1 cup of warm water to make an activator solution.
3. Once mixed, slowly add the activator to the glue until it becomes slime.
To soften the slime up and to add extra stretchiness, you can add a couple of squirts of lotion from a bottle, a couple squirts of vegetable glycerin, or a couple of pumps of conditioner.
From there, the options are unlimited. You can add food dye, you can add scented oils, you can even add instant snow!
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5 Easy Ways to Make Slime at Home
Simple, fun, and safe slime recipes for kids and adultsWho doesn’t love slime? It’s squishy, stretchy, and oh-so-slimy! It’s also super cheap, easy to make and, incredibly versatile and customizable. In this articl...
How to
Make Oobleck
Oobleck (also called magic mud) is an easy-to-make substance that has some interesting physical properties. Oobleck is an example of a non-Newtonian fluid. Many common liquids like water and alcohol have a constant vis...
How to Make Slime Without Glue: 5 Simple DIY Recipes
Slime expert Summer Ames shares no-glue slime recipes that actually work Stretchy. Sticky. Squishy. Slime is a fun and satisfying craft to make at home, no matter how you play with it. Most recipes call for glue or borax...
How to
Activate Slime Without Activator
Slime expert Summer Ames shares household ingredients you can use in place of Borax activatorIf you have rubbery, dried-out, sticky, or stringy slime, you can fix it by adding certain ingredients in place of an activator...
How to Make Slime With Shampoo (& Without Glue)
Simple slime recipes using shampoo and everyday ingredientsThere’s no denying it: slime is fun to play with, no matter how old you are! And you don’t have to miss out just because you don’t have ingredients like gl...
How to Make Activator for Slime: 7 Easy Methods
Learn how to make slime activator with or without BoraxSlime is stretchy, versatile, and oh-so satisfying. But to make slime, you need an activator, which is the substance that turns regular ingredients into ooey gooey f...
4 Best Ways to Make Slime Less Sticky (With or without an Activator)
''Transform slime from sticky mess to stretchy fun using these tips'' You whipped up some beautiful slime, but there’s one problem: it’s sticking to everything. Sticky slime is no fun, but luckily it’s an easy fix....
How to
Make a Glow in the Dark Fluid
With just a few ingredients, you can make a fluid that glows under a UV black light. Some methods are perfect for making glow-in-the-dark solutions for homemade glow sticks or bowls of glowing water. Others are safe enou...
How to
Make Slime Stretchy Again
Slime is a fun and stretchy toy that can be played with over and over. However, over time slime can lose some of its stretch. To make your slime , stickier, and stretchier, simply knead in water or lotion until the slime...
Looking for a Slime Recipe with Glue? Try These 4 Fun DIYs
Slime expert Summer Ames explains the key ingredients for a stretchy glue slimeSlime is not only fun to play with, but also fun to make. While the traditional recipe uses Borax, there are lots of other things that you ca...
How to
Fix Putty
Although putty is supposed to be thicker than slime, it might feel a bit too firm when you make a new batch or buy some from the store. While there are ways to turn putty into slime, you can use a few simple household in...
How to
Fix Watery Slime
Slime expert Summer Ames recommends the best additives to thicken watery slimeMaking homemade slime is a fun way to explore both art and science from your own kitchen. However, it can be frustrating when you make homemad...
How to
Make Dish Soap Slime
Ooey, gooey, and oh-so-fun—what's not to love about slime? But how can you make it if you don't have Borax? Worry not because you probably already have the ingredients in your cupboards! Dish soap can be combined with ...
How to
Make Silly Putty
Silly putty is a gooey, stretchy, bouncy substance that’s fun for all ages. It was accidentally invented during World War II, when a chemist was trying to create a synthetic substitute for rubber, and it’s been delig...
How to
Use Glitter Glue
There are plenty of different ways to get creative with glitter glue, from making a decoration for your home to helping young kids learn the alphabet. Use glitter glue pens to make a more specific design or uncap the gli...
How to
Make Fairy Dust
Do you have a child who loves fairies? Try making them some simple fairy dust to add to their fairy adventures. You can make fairy dust for them to sprinkle outside or even edible fairy dust to sweeten and add color to t...
How to
Make Putty
Putty is soft, squishy, and versatile, and no matter what you need it for, it’s easy to make your own. If you’re looking for a fun science project, try making silly putty out of Borax and glue. If you’re looking fo...
How to
Pack a Parcel for Delivery
This article will show you how to pack a parcel for delivery.
How to
Make a Stress Ball with Slime
Life is stressful, and sometimes you just want to squeeze something! Stress balls and slime are both perfect ways to destress, so what would happen if you put them together? DIY slime stress balls are super simple to mak...
How to
Make Your Slime Bigger Without Adding Glue
Making your own homemade slime is fun and easy, but it's a lot less exciting if there isn't much to play with. Try adding a few pumps of hand lotion or a glob of shaving cream to your slime to increase its size, or pour ...
