Make non-sticky slime with dish soap & cornstarch.
Add cornstarch and dish soap to a large bowl. Start by pouring 1 cup (120 g) of cornstarch into a large bowl. Then, slowly add ⁄2 cup (120 ml) of dish soap to the bowl. If you don’t have dish soap on hand, use clear shampoo or hand soap instead.
Stir until the mixture is combined, then knead for 5 minutes. Use a spoon or stick to stir together the cornstarch and dish soap until the ingredients are fully combined. Then, use your hands to knead the mixture until it comes together. If the mixture feels too dry, add a little more dish soap. If it’s too runny, add a little more cornstarch.
This makes a squishy, stretchy slime with no glue and no Borax. It’s not very sticky, so this can be a low-mess slime option. But after a few hours, this slime will turn crumbly, so it’s best to play with it right away—it won’t keep long.
Create taste-safe slime from fiber powder and water.
Mix fiber powder and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Pour about 1 cup (240 ml) of water into a large, microwave-safe container. Then, stir in about 1 tbsp (3.4 g) of fiber powder. Mix until the fiber powder is completely dissolved—this usually takes about 1 minute. It’s best to use a psyllium-based fiber powder for this slime.
Microwave on high for 5 minutes, pausing when the mixture bubbles. Set your microwave timer for 5 minutes, but don’t leave the mixture unattended or it could boil over and make a big mess. Once you see the fiber mixture starting to bubble up, carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and stir it well. Then, return it to the microwave. Be very careful stirring the hot mixture. An adult should handle this step.
Allow the mixture to cool. Remove the mixture from the microwave and stir it one last time, then let the slime cool down completely. It will be very hot, so if you try to play with it right away, you could get burned. To cool your slime faster, try pouring it onto a large plate or a baking sheet.
This creates a sticky, stretchy, taste-safe slime. This slime does tend to be messy, but it’s a lot of fun to play with! It’s jiggly and stretchy—and since it’s Borax-free, soap-free, and glue-free, this slime is great for toddlers and babies who still explore by putting things in their mouth. Because of the high fiber content, this isn’t exactly an edible slime, so don’t let children eat large quantities—but it is perfectly safe to taste.
Make fluffy slime with glue and liquid starch.
Mix a 2:1 ration of glue and liquid starch. In a large bowl, stir together ⁄2 cup (120 ml) of school glue with ⁄4 cup (59 ml) of liquid laundry starch. You can use any glue you want for this recipe—white glue makes a fluffy opaque slime, while clear glue or colored glue makes a shinier slime. You can even make sparkly slime by using glitter glue. The proportions of this recipe are easy to adjust, so you can make as much or as little as you want!
Knead the mixture once the ingredients are combined. Use a spoon or a stick to mix the ingredients at first, but once the mixture starts to come together, pour it out onto your table or a plate and start kneading it by hand. The more you knead, the stretchier the slime will become. As you’re kneading, add more starch if the slime feels too thick or sticky. Add more glue if the slime is too slimy or runny. This slime needs to be kneaded for at least 5 minutes. Adding a few drops of water to the mixture at the start of the kneading process may help it come together more quickly.
This makes a fluffy, stretchy slime. It’s gooey and squishy but holds its shape well, making it fun for hours of play. And if you place it in a covered container, you can keep it for weeks.
Make butter slime from conditioner and cornstarch.
Stir together cornstarch and conditioner or lotion. Pour 2 cups (240 grams) of cornstarch in a large bowl, then pour in 1 cup (240 ml) of hair conditioner or body lotion. Use a spoon or stick to stir the mixture the ingredients are fully combined. If the mixture feels too dry or crumbly, add more conditioner. Any conditioner will work, so feel free to use an inexpensive store brand.
This mixture creates a butter slime with a dough-like texture. This is a fluffy slime with that’s fun to squish and squeeze. Keep in mind that you’re more likely to get a good stretch with this slime if you hold it up and let gravity pull it down. This slime will smell like whatever conditioner or lotion you use, so choose something that smells good to you!
Make a runny, sticky slime out of shampoo and baking soda.
Stir baking soda into gel shampoo. Pour about ⁄4 cup (59 ml) of clear gel shampoo or dish soap into a bowl, then add about 1/2 tsp (3 g) of baking soda. Use a spoon or stick to stir the mixture together. If you prefer, you can use 1 tsp (2.1 g) of sugar instead—the results will be about the same.
Continue stirring until the soap turns opaque. It can take a long time to stir this mixture together, so be patient. First, you’ll see small bubbles appearing in the soap. As you continue to stir, the soap will get thicker, and eventually it will turn opaque. The more you stir the soap, the better your slime will turn out.
Cover the mixture and refrigerate it for one day. Refrigerating the soap will help the mixture set up and turn into slime. Take it out after about a day, then remove it from the container and enjoy your slime. You can also try putting it in the freezer for an hour or letting it sit at room temperature for 2 days.
This makes a clear, sticky slime. It’s jiggly, runny, and pretty messy. But if it sets up correctly, it should have a decent amount of stretch. Try adding mix-ins for a gooey tactile experience.
Create fluffy slime with yogurt and cornstarch.
Stir cornstarch into smooth yogurt. Scoop 1 cup (240 g) of yogurt into a bowl, then sprinkle in about 3/4 cups (180 g) of cornstarch. Mix the cornstarch into the yogurt with a spoon until the mixture clumps together. You may be able to get the same result by using flour instead of yogurt. Don’t use yogurt with fruit chunks in it, as this will affect the texture of the slime.
Roll the slime mixture into a ball. Once the ingredients are combined, use your hands to pat and roll the yogurt slime into a ball. You may need to knead the mixture a little to finish combining it.
This fluffy mixture is somewhere between play dough and slime. It’s not quite as runny or stretchy as regular slime, but it’s squishier than regular play dough. This slime is taste-safe, and if you use fruit-flavored yogurt, it will have a pleasant fruity smell. The yogurt won’t keep, so use this slime the day you make it, then toss out whatever is left.
FAQs
Is slime a solid or a liquid? Slime is a non-Newtonian fluid, which means it’s not really a solid or a liquid—it’s somewhere in the middle. That’s why it feels squishy and gooey if you let it run between your fingertips, but solid if you smack it with your open hand.
Why isn’t my slime stretchy? Most slime needs to be stretched slowly. If you pull it too quickly, the slime will tear instead of stretching. If your slime is too runny or crumbly, you may need to adjust the ingredients.
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