You can make slime without using a traditional activator (like borax solution or contact lens solution) by using alternative household ingredients that create a similar slime texture. Here are some methods:
Slime Without Activator Using Cornstarch and Dish Soap
- Mix about 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1.5 tablespoons of dish soap.
- Stir well and adjust by adding more soap if too dry or more cornstarch if too wet.
- Let the mixture sit for 2 minutes to thicken into a non-stick slime
Slime Using Baking Soda and Shampoo or Dish Soap
- Combine 1 cup of baking soda with about 1 tablespoon of shampoo or dish soap.
- Stir until the mixture thickens into slime.
- Optionally add food coloring for color
Aloe Vera Slime (No Glue, No Activator)
- Use fresh aloe vera gel scraped from a leaf.
- Mix with a small amount of perfume or other household liquids to activate the gel into slime.
- This method uses natural ingredients and requires no glue or traditional activator
Slime Using Glue and Baking Soda (Minimal or No Activator)
- Mix white or clear glue with about 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
- Add a small amount of water or shampoo to adjust consistency.
- This creates slime without borax or typical activators, though some recipes still use a small amount of contact lens solution or saline as an activator substitute
No Glue, No Activator Slime Recipes
- Some viral recipes use ingredients like tapioca starch and water, microwaved and cooled, to create a slime-like texture without glue or activator.
- These require repeated microwaving and cooling steps to achieve the slime consistency
Summary
You can make slime without traditional activators by substituting with:
- Cornstarch and dish soap
- Baking soda and shampoo or dish soap
- Aloe vera gel mixed with perfume or similar
- Tapioca starch and water with heating steps
These alternatives rely on the thickening and gelling properties of household ingredients rather than chemical activators
. If you want a simple slime without activator, try the cornstarch and dish soap method for a quick and mess-free slime. For more natural slime, aloe vera is a great option. For a glue-based slime without borax, baking soda plus shampoo or water can work as well.
