Q&A for How to Make Slime

Store it in an airtight container or a zip lock bag. If it's already hardened then add baby oil to the slime.

Yes. Some people make theirs with shampoo, washing up liquid, and salt. There are many different and easy ways to make slime. In fact, here is another way to learn How to Make Slime Without Borax.

Yes, you can. It works the best if the toothpaste you use is Crest or Colgate.

Yes, too much borax will make the slime hard and not stretchy. Try putting a small amount at first, then add more gradually as needed.

If the slime is not in a bag or container, it will most likely harden or dry out, and you won't be able to play with it anymore.

Yes, you can. I found that if you have cheaper glue, it will work better.

Actually, yes it is.

What you can do if it is fragile is add lotion of any kind or wet your hands a little bit and mix it.

Actually it tastes quite delicious and sugary, but if consumed in large quantities, it is very unhealthy.

No, however you can make slime with water, glue, and laundry detergent.

Yes, because the food coloring only adds color. It does not do anything else to the slime.

It lasts for a few days if you leave it in a air tight container.

The borax mixture one will work. Just add a bit of shaving cream or foaming hand soap for a better consistency.

You have to add lotion and keep kneading until you reach a desired consistency. When you've got it the way you want it, make sure to put it in an airtight container so it doesn't dry out.

It gets messy, but if you add a small amount of hand lotion it gets stretchy. Don't add too much, though.

No, you don't actually have to. You just add food colour for some brightness but if you don't want that, then you can leave it plain. Another option can be to can add glitter.

It doesn't matter when you add it; it just needs to be added to the the glue mixture specifically.

Kneading your slime makes it less sticky, but you may have to add more borax solution, contact solution, or the activator of your type.

Yes, you can do this, but borax has a secret ingredient that makes the slime less sticky and more fluffy and fun. Any other detergent might not work as well.

It normally takes a minute if you don't refrigerate or microwave. And yes, you can use PVA wood glue. Any glue works just as long as if it contains PVA.

The slime becomes harder as it is kept out, so it probably will not last several months.

It depends on which type of slime you are making. I usually leave it for about 10-30 minutes, but if the recipe tells you to put it for longer, then you should follow the recipe.

It helps the mixture settle for a bit so the texture is slimy.

Yes you can but it would be really sticky when you play with it, though if you play with it a lot , then it won't be as sticky.

It will not be liquid enough to make slime. But you could try using another type of liquid.

You can use baby powder or cornstarch with a thick liquid soap, or you can make a regular slime and slowly combine clay.

Most will say that Elmer's is the best type of glue to use while making slime, but the truth is that most glues will work just as well. So you can use pretty much any glue you'd like.

The best type of slime to massage yourself with is extra slimy slime. It's really smooth. Just make sure its not sticky so it doesn't stick to your clothes or a blanket.

Olive oil has a strong scent and contains sodium, which may melt the slime. Stick to baby oil.

1/2 to 1 cup of shaving cream, depending on how fluffy you want your slime to be.