All kids love to play with slime. Not only does this mass, due to its plasticity and ductility, allow the child to do whatever he wants with it, but it also allows him to develop fine motor skills hands And this, in turn, has a positive effect on the baby’s intelligence. This product is also called slim or handgam.
If the baby wants such a toy, then there will be no problems buying it, because it is sold almost everywhere. But why spend extra money when you can make slime at home with your own hands. And for this you will need the most simple materials, which are also cheap.
In a house where there are small children, finding PVA glue is not a problem. But besides application, it is also useful for creating slime. The main thing is that it is not “stagnant”.
Ingredients:
If you want to make colored slime, then you will also need these components food coloring(1/3 tsp).
Preparation method:
The proposed version of the slime will have a somewhat hard consistency. But if you want to do more soft version slim, then you should use the following recipe. 
This substance can be easily purchased at any pharmacy. It is also called burat, which allows you to soften the toy. To create slime required:
All the process looks like this:
There is another manufacturing recipe based on sodium tetraborate. But in in this case You will also need polyvinyl alcohol powder. The whole job is as follows:
Important! Sodium tetraborate is quite toxic. Therefore, the main task of parents is to control that the baby does not put handgams in his mouth. If this happens, then you need to rinse the child’s mouth and it is advisable to cleanse the stomach. And also urgently seek advice from a doctor!
Slime made from tetraborate is more suitable for children aged 4-5 years, as it is easier for them to explain the safety of using the toy.
If you can’t buy sodium tetraborate or just want to make a safer version of slime, then a recipe with starch easily solves this problem. Perhaps every mother has in her kitchen:
Manufacturing method:
To add color to the slime, you can add food coloring, gouache or even brilliant green to the water.
Handgam can also be prepared from shampoo. It's even more convenient, because modern means not only have a pleasant smell, but also different colors. This means you can save on food coloring.
There is another way to prepare slime, but here the detergent is replaced with a pinch of fine salt. All ingredients are mixed in a container and placed in the refrigerator.
But unlike the above option, it will only take half an hour for the slime to “harden”. Judging objectively, such a toy is more suitable as an anti-stress. Or even for warming up your fingers, as it has increased stickiness.
Important! This option, although simple to manufacture, requires certain operating and storage conditions.
And this is not to mention the fact that parents should make sure that he does not put the toy in his mouth. Well, if the slime has collected a lot of garbage, then you won’t be able to clean it - it’s better to throw it away and start making a new toy.
In this case, the main ingredients will be half a tube (about 50-70g) of toothpaste and PVA glue (1 tbsp).
It’s worth saying right away that at first the slime will have a smell, but it will dissipate quickly enough, so mom doesn’t have to worry too much about it.
Place both ingredients in a container and mix well. If the consistency is not plastic enough, then add a little more glue to the container. Then the mass is placed in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
This slim performs two roles:
There are also two more ways to make slime from toothpaste:
Method 1: Water bath. Place the paste in a saucepan (the amount depends on the desired volume of the toy) and place it on a container of boiling water. After this, reduce the heat to low and begin stirring. The whole process takes 10-15 minutes.
As moisture leaves the paste, it will acquire a looser consistency. Before taking the substance in your hands, they are lubricated with ordinary sunflower oil. The mass must be kneaded well until the product acquires the desired appearance.
Method 2: In the microwave. Again, the required amount of paste is placed in the container. But in this case it is better to use glass or ceramic dishes. The timer is set for 2 minutes.
After which the paste is taken out and mixed well, then the mass is placed again in the microwave, but for 3 minutes. The final stage the same as in the previous one: with pre-oiled hands, knead the mass until completely cooked.
Since this slime will be slightly greasy, the mother should control how the baby plays. Otherwise, there will be a lot of washing and cleaning.
And this option is great for creative fathers. The main advantage of the method is that air foam for shaving allows you to create large-volume slims.
Required components:
Manufacturing:
Advice! The borax is gradually poured into the foam, since it is difficult to say what quality the foam itself is. It is quite possible that more solution will be needed to thicken it, or dad will simply not spare his money for the baby. Therefore, during preparation, it is best to keep borax on hand in order to have time to prepare another portion of the solution.
A recipe has already been presented above, which included a detergent. But there is another way to use this ingredient in making slime.
Components:
Manufacturing:
It’s worth saying right away that as the mass cools, the color of the slime may change slightly.
Salt can be used not only in cooking, but also in making homemade toys. A striking example of this is not only dough-plasticine, but also slime. For such work, in addition to salt, you will also need a little liquid soap and dye.
The creation steps are as follows:
In this case, salt does not act as the main ingredient, but as a thickener. Therefore, you need to be careful with its quantity so as not to get rubber.
Sugar, like salt, can be found in any home. The following method will create a transparent slime. True, provided that no dye is used.
Two main ingredients - 2 tsp. sugar for 5 tbsp. l. thick shampoo. If you want to get a clear slime, then you should choose a shampoo of a similar color.
Preparation is very simple:
Slim, made from sugar, is also temperature sensitive, so it is best stored in the refrigerator.
There is another recipe for making slime at home, which will use soda. Liquid soap or dish soap is added to it, and the amount of the last ingredient directly depends on the desired volume of the slime.
This option is suitable for the youngest children, since the slime recipe does not include anything hazardous to health. If the baby tastes the slim, the mother won’t worry too much. Although, for the sake of fairness, it is worth saying: a flour toy does not remain plastic for long.
To make slime from flour you will need:
Advice. If you want to make a completely natural slime, then for painting you can use boiled onion skins, beet or carrot juice, spinach.
Preparation has several main stages:
The finished slim retains its elasticity for 1-2 days, and if stored in a bag, it will last a couple more days. But, despite such a short period of time, this slime is the safest for the baby, since it does not contain any chemicals.
« Lizun"is a mass of viscous jelly-like material that has the properties of a non-Newtonian fluid. It stretches well and takes different shapes. This toy is called differently handgam or slime(Slime), which translated from English means “slime.”
Which of the children, and even adults, would deny themselves a fun game with slime? Make it with my own hands It will take a little time, and you will need even less materials. Below are the most simple ways How to make slime yourself from scrap materials. They differ mainly in the ingredients that are used to make homemade slime.
If you follow all the rules and have a strong desire, handgama can be done at home in 5 minutes.
Sodium tetraborate produces an interesting slime, which is similar in consistency to the original sold in children's goods stores.
Materials
To make this slime, prepare:
1. Take any two containers. The mixture for making slime will need to be prepared in two parts. Pour a cup of warm water and half a teaspoon of boron into the first container. Mix this solution thoroughly until the powder is completely dissolved.
2. In a second container, mix half a cup of water, glue, 5 drops of yellow and 2 drops of green dye. Mix all ingredients thoroughly to a uniform consistency.
3. Carefully pour the boron solution into the second container. You will see how the mixture begins to turn into a viscous mass before your eyes. You can already play with it. This is slime. Make sure your child does not put it in his mouth.
Be sure to store the slime in a closed container.
Materials
To make this slime you will need:
You need to use food coloring. If he plays with slime Small child, prefer natural food dyes. If you don't have dyes, you can add gouache to the mixture.
Please also pay attention to the PVA glue; in order to make the slime, you need recently made glue. The glue should be white.
1. Pour 70 ml of liquid starch into the bag. It differs from food grade and is used when washing clothes. If you don’t have one, you can use regular one, but it must first be diluted with water in a ratio of 1:2.
2. Add a few drops of dye to the bag. You don't need to add a lot of dye, otherwise the slime will stain your hands while playing.
3. Next, pour 25 ml of PVA glue into the bag, after shaking the bottle well.
4. Close the bag tightly or tie it. Mix the contents thoroughly. This must be done until the bulk turns into a clot. In addition to it, the bag will contain some liquid.
5. The liquid must be drained. The clot itself is the slime. Blot it with a napkin, removing excess moisture from the surface. Now they can play.
If your slime is sticky, rework it by adding less glue or increasing the starch content. If the slime, on the contrary, is too hard or crumbles, then you have added more starch than necessary.
Slime prepared in this way will be suitable for play within a week. It must be stored in a closed container or jar to prevent dust from falling on it.
Don’t forget to wash your child’s hands after playing and don’t let him taste it.
Because it contains dishwashing liquid, soda slime is recommended to be given to children under adult supervision. After playing with this slime, you should definitely wash your hands.
Materials
Step 1. Pour dishwashing liquid into a container. There is no specific dosage, gradually mixing the remaining components, you can simply pour in dish liquid or water to thin the mucus.
Step 2. Pour baking soda into the container and mix everything thoroughly. Your mixture should look something like the photo. This mixture is a bit thick for slime, so dilute it a little with water and mix everything thoroughly again.
The final color will be the same as in the photo. You can change it up a little by adding a few drops of dye.
The soda slime is ready.
This is a very simple way to make slime, it turns out to be the right consistency, but you need to store it in the refrigerator between games. This slime, like many others, should never be put in your mouth, and your hands should be thoroughly washed after playing with it.
Materials
Step 1. Take a container and mix shampoo and dishwashing liquid or shower gel in equal proportions. Please note that the gel and liquid should not contain any granules, and if you want the slime to remain transparent, the components must be of the same quality.
Step 2. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and place them in containers in the refrigerator. The very next day you can use it for games. In the future, store it in the refrigerator in a closed container. When a lot of debris sticks to the slime, you can throw it away; it will begin to lose its properties.
The maximum shelf life of this slime is 1 month.
To make such a slime you will need something other than ordinary dry slime. washing powder, and its liquid analogue. You need to use exactly the powder, since liquid soap, gel, etc., have a completely different consistency and, when combined with the elements of this recipe, make from them good slime will not work.
Materials
So, before starting work, prepare:
1. Pour a quarter cup of PVA glue into an empty container. You can take more or less, it all depends on the desired size of the slime.
2. Add a few drops of food coloring to the glue and mix this solution thoroughly until the color is uniform.
3. Pour 2 tablespoons of liquid powder into the solution. Mix the entire solution thoroughly. Gradually it will become sticky and the consistency will resemble putty. If your solution is too thick, add liquid powder drop by drop, diluting the solution.
4. Put on gloves, remove the mixture from the container and carefully, like dough, begin to knead the workpiece. Extra drops of powder should come out of this solution; if there are any, the consistency itself will resemble a soft rubber band.
The slime must be stored in a closed container. If it starts to lose its properties, put it in the refrigerator for several hours.
Relatively safe for children, slime is made from flour. Even small children can play like this, especially if natural colors are used instead of food coloring. With natural dyes, the color of the slime will not be as intense.
Materials
To make slime, prepare:
1. Pour two cups of flour into a container. Pass it through a sieve so that the mass is homogeneous and easier to prepare.
2. Pour a quarter cup of cold water into the bowl with flour.
3. Next, pour in a quarter cup of hot water, but not boiling water.
4. Mix the entire mixture thoroughly. Be sure to ensure that the consistency is uniform and without lumps. It is very important.
5. Add a few drops of food or natural coloring. If food coloring, add a couple of drops. Mix the entire mixture thoroughly again. It should be sticky.
6. Place the container with the slime in the refrigerator for several hours. After the mixture has cooled, it can be used for its intended purpose.
An original magnetic slime that can glow in the dark can also be made at home.
Materials
1. In a container, mix one glass of water and half a teaspoon of boron. Mix everything thoroughly so that the boron is completely dissolved in the water. This mixture will be needed to activate the second half of the composition.
2. In a second container, mix half a glass of water and 30 grams of glue. Mix them thoroughly and add paint. You can add phosphor paint here if you want the slime to glow in the dark.
3. Carefully pour the boron solution into glue mixture. The solution must be added gradually, constantly stirring the glue mixture. Once the mixture begins to harden and reaches the desired consistency, stop adding the boron solution. You can throw out the rest of it.
4. Take the prepared slime and smooth it out on a flat surface. Place some iron oxide in the middle of the slime. Then knead the handgam thoroughly until it acquires a uniform gray color.
The magnetic slime is ready. When interacting with a magnet, the toy will be pulled towards it.
This Slime toy first appeared in 1976 and was made by Mattel.
Slime is an amazing and slightly strange toy. Essentially, it's just a lump of elastic substance. But children love slimes because they can be crushed, squeezed, pulled, twisted, thrown and smeared. And after all these actions, the slime, as if nothing had happened, returns to its previous form. To the satisfaction of the parents, there won’t even be any dirty marks left from such a toy.
The first batch of slimes was produced by the American company Mattel back in 1976. The toy gained enormous popularity eight years later, after Ghostbusters, where the character Lizun was.
Since then, many have tried to make slime at home, and quite successfully. Instead of guar gum craftsmen and inventors used a variety of substances. Homemade slime will not be exactly the same as store-bought slime, but it will definitely have “flowing” properties.
Dry borax needs to be dissolved in a glass of water. Can be used ready solution tetraborate, then there is no need to mix it with water. In another cup, mix the remaining water (a quarter cup) with one-fourth cup PVA. Add dye. While stirring the adhesive mass, gradually pour half a glass of borax solution into it. All that remains is to knead this jelly-like mass well - and the wonderful DIY slime is ready! The process is shown in more detail in this video.
It happens that there is no borax in the house, but you don’t want to go to the pharmacy to get it. The previous recipe has a popular alternative. Slime without sodium tetraborate can be made using ordinary shampoo and Titan glue. You only need glue of this brand. 
Take two parts of shampoo for three parts of glue. It is best to mix shampoo slime in a plastic bag. When the mixture thickens, taste how it turns out. Sometimes you have to add more glue.
Another slime recipe without PVA glue contains plasticine as a base. You will need plasticine of any color, gelatin powder, half a glass of water.
Making slime from plasticine is simple, but the craft will last a maximum of two days. Plus, it will get your hands dirty. If you want to sculpt from some elastic substance, it is better to buy ball plasticine.
Many people want to know how to make slime without using glue. There is a method, but it is not simple. Required ingredients: polyvinyl alcohol (dry), a glass of water, a couple of tablespoons of borax.
Polyvinyl alcohol powder can sometimes be found under the name “Antimelitel”. He meets on construction markets, in a chemical store, sometimes in a haberdashery (used for dyeing fabrics).
To make slime according to this recipe you need to do this:
You can tint the slime and add essential oil for scent. The licker will be durable and cute.
There are several other ways to make slime at home. They are inexpensive, but the resulting toys do not look very nice and do not last long. For example, liquid slime can be made from soda or starch. It will harden on the third or fourth day.
But without water and glue there is no way to make a slime. At least one of these components is required. It is impossible to make a slime toy out of paper, because it is not flexible. The only thing that can be made of paper is an image of the same Lizun from “Ghostbusters”.
But anyone can create a slime that glows in the dark. To do this, you just need to add fluorescent paint to the usual composition. It is sold in craft stores.
Lizun (Slime) is a toy that you don’t want to let go of. The jelly-like mucus-like material not only helps develop fine motor skills in children, but also helps combat stress in adults. Slime was originally made by Matte from guar gum and borax. Over time, the recipe for making slime expanded: some components were replaced by others, making it the most accessible.
Making anti-stress jelly is a creative and interesting process. It doesn't take much time and doesn't require a lot of ingredients. If you follow all the rules, creating a slime will not take more than 5 minutes.
You can prepare a jelly-like toy using baking soda and dishwashing liquid. These ingredients are easy to find in every home. But when working with them, you must remember that children need to play with such slime only in the presence of adults.
A jelly-like toy can also be made from regular toothpaste.
Shampoo and shower gel are just 2 components that are needed to make slime.
This slime needs to be stored at low temperatures, so after games you need to put it in a container and place it in the refrigerator. Shelf life: 30 days.
You can make slime not only from dishwashing detergent, but also from powder. The manufacturing method can be seen in the video.
Slime can also be made from safe ingredients, the basis of which is ordinary baking flour. Even small children can play with a jelly toy made from flour.
Slime can also be made from salt and shampoo. An easy cooking method can be seen in the video.
You can easily make an anti-stress toy from PVA glue and sodium tetraborate powder or solution. This manufacturing method is the most popular, since the slime prepared according to this recipe is very similar to the store-bought version.
Exists a large number of recipes for making slime toys. In the video you can watch a recipe for making slime without using tetraborate.
It’s up to you to decide which method to use during production. The main thing is not to forget about the correct use of the created slime.
Slime is the happiness of children of the 90s of the last century and the nightmare of their parents. The toy received the name “lizun” after the release of the film “Ghostbusters”, where one of the characters bore this name. The little voracious ghost ate everything that came in his way, crashed into pieces at speed on all sorts of obstacles, and loved to give slobbery kisses. Children fell in love with the toy for its resemblance to this on-screen character. And now many of them are purchased as slimes in stores, and those who are more economical and inventive make their own at home.
If you see a plastic jar or container on sale filled with a jelly-like substance with the words “Slime” or “Slime” on the packaging, then this is it. You can understand what it is only by holding the slime in your hands. It is soft to the touch, wrinkles and stretches well, sticks to the walls, and then slides off them, often leaving greasy spots.
Left alone, the slime spreads over the surface in a puddle, but is easily gathered into a lump with your hands. It can stick to your hands, flow through your fingers, but become elastic when it hits a wall.
Initially, slime was made from guar gum, a polysaccharide, and sodium tetraborate, better known as borax. The result was a material similar to slime, but with the properties of a non-Newtonian fluid. It does not spread, is easy to assemble, and compacts upon impact.
There are many types of slimes, here are some of them:
Slime. The mass, similar to jelly, is usually transparent. Doesn't stick to your hands, flows through your fingers in long threads, spreads over hard surface into a puddle.
Mucus is soft and sticky
Antistress. This is mucus placed in an elastic shell covered with a mesh. Forms bubbles when pressed.
“Anti-struss” slime relieves nervous tension well
Gum for hands. More dense elastic mass. It is easy to wrinkle and stretch.
Chewing gum for hands is more dense and elastic
Jumper. The densest slime. It is less elastic, but resilient. Bounces off hard surfaces.
The elastic bouncer bounces well off hard surfaces
Fluffy slime. Fluffy and very pleasant to the touch. It wrinkles and stretches well.
Fluffy slime is the most fluffy and airy slime
Plasticine. Keeps its shape better than others. Due to its plasticity, various figures can be sculpted from it.
Plasticine holds its shape better than others
There are slimes that stick well to surfaces, matte, transparent, with foam balls, pearlescent, glowing, and in various colors.
Of course, you can buy such a toy in a store, but it’s more interesting to make it yourself using improvised materials. Moreover, this is not difficult to do.
What the industry makes modern slimes from is not known for certain, but what happens when using sodium tetraborate when homemade the substance turns out to be very similar to a store-bought toy - a fact. Let's start with this recipe.
Let's prepare all the ingredients:
Now you can pick it up, pull it, crush it, throw it and put it back together - the slime is ready.
Advice! When choosing a dye, remember that some of them stain your hands.
Fluffy slime is made using the same recipe. To give the slime fluffiness, hair or shaving foam is added to the composition.
The main condition for success in the manufacture of this type is good glue. If it doesn’t thicken, all your work will go down the drain and nothing will work out.
But not only borax is used as a thickener. Baking soda performs this function perfectly.
Slime can be made shimmering by adding glitter to it.
Used to make slime and silicate glue. But the properties of the toy will be different.
A hard bouncy ball can be easily made using ordinary starch. This does not require large expenses; the toy will cost pennies.
A simple way to make slime is with Titan glue. This glue is non-toxic, and after drying it does not lose elasticity.
This recipe does not always achieve the desired result; different shampoos behave differently. But it's worth a try, because you have nothing to lose.
Advice! Stir the mixture until it leaves the sides of the bowl and stops sticking to your hands. These are signs that the toy is ready.
Another type of glue - pencil, is also quite suitable for this purpose. Here we again need sodium tetraborate.
Slime can be made not only from glue. A good and durable toy is made from plasticine.
You will need:
This toy can be given to children without fear, because it contains no harmful substances. There is a small problem: this type leaves greasy stains on the wallpaper. Make sure children don't throw it at walls.
A completely safe option is toothpaste slime. You can use regular and gel paste.
For the following type You only need two ingredients that can be found in any home. This is liquid soap and shampoo for hair.
Since this slime is made of water-soluble substances, keep it away from moisture. The warmth of your hands quickly softens the toy; it should be stored in the refrigerator. And do not allow it to come into contact with dust and dirt; it will not be possible to wash the slime. If treated with care, this toy will last about a month.
You can even make slime from hand cream. There is no guarantee that the toy will work, but it's worth a try.
Parents are often afraid to give slime to young children for fear that they will put it in their mouth. For such a case, you can make a completely safe, edible slime without chemicals.
For this you will need:
Not all products and substances are suitable for making slime. Not everything that looks like slime has the necessary properties. To avoid making mistakes, watch the video.
Even if the slime didn’t turn out the way you wanted, you can fix it.
Advice! Add multi-colored ones to the soft slime foam balls. This will make it colorful and increase its volume.
Slime is a capricious toy and its lifespan is short. To prolong it, you need to know how to properly store and care for slime.
Slime is not just a children's toy; some types also have practical use. For example, you can use it to clean a computer keyboard or clothing from sticky debris. Elastic ones develop fine motor skills and increase finger strength. And they just calm you down, relieve stress and give good mood. Make slimes and play, it's so much fun!
