To make slime without using glue or an activator, some simple and effective methods involve common household ingredients like cornstarch with dish soap or shampoo mixed with other substances. Here are a few proven ways to make slime without glue or traditional slime activators:
- Cornstarch and Dish Soap Slime: Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with about 1.5 tablespoons of dish soap in a bowl. Stir well until the mixture thickens into a non-stick slime. Adjust cornstarch or dish soap amounts to get the right consistency. Let it sit for 2 minutes before playing with it. This slime is mess-free and easy to make.
- Shampoo-Based Slime: Combine shampoo with baking soda and salt or sugar. Mix well until foamy. This mixture may need some time (like 15 minutes in the freezer) to firm up into a stretchy slime. This method uses shampoo as the base and substitutes activators with baking soda and salt or sugar.
- Toothpaste and Water Slime: Mix toothpaste with a splash of water and add some salt as an activator substitute. Leave the mixture in the fridge for a couple of days until it becomes stretchy slime.
- Hand Soap and Hand Sanitizer Slime: Mix hand soap with a few pumps of hand sanitizer and stir until the mixture thickens into slime-like consistency. Chill the mixture in the fridge for a few hours to improve texture.
These methods enable making slime at home without needing glue or commercial activators, using everyday ingredients like cornstarch, dish soap, shampoo, toothpaste, hand soap, and hand sanitizer.