A fun toy with your own hands or how to make slime

Every child of the 90s saw the movie, or at least the cartoon, “Ghostbusters.” The name "lizun" came from the name of the cute pet of the hunting team - the ghost Lizun, who constantly chewed something, always slammed himself into the walls and left stains of mucus everywhere behind him. The slime toy is a clot that, when subjected to sudden impact, becomes solid, but when resting it spreads like a liquid. Moms of the 90s will certainly remember the greasy stains on all surfaces touched by this childhood prank. This article will explain what this children's fun is made from and how to make it at home with your child.

How to make slime from glue

The first slime was released back in 1976. By the way, the original name is slime. The amazing properties of this toy, simultaneous elasticity, fluidity, etc., are characteristic of a Newtonian fluid.

This fun is best it turns out from glue and borax. It is this composition that makes the slime as similar as possible to the store-bought one. Of course, getting original ingredients for such fun is very problematic. But Russian people are famous for their ability to adapt to any conditions. There is probably nothing that a Russian person cannot recreate at home or in the garage.

Attention! The toy must not be put in the mouth!

So to do simple slime at home, you will need:

• 100 g of PVA glue, the production date of which is no earlier than a couple of months before the date of manufacture of the toy.
• Borax or borax can be purchased at the pharmacy in the form of a solution.
• Water 100 ml.
• Food coloring or regular brilliant green, glitter, broth. If you want, you can use natural dyes - beet or carrot juice. Remember that the dye will most likely leave marks on your clothing or hands.
• Mixing utensils 2 pcs.
• Wand.
• Beaker or glass with scale.

Process making slime:

1. Mix borax and water, a little more than half a glass. You can use a ready-made aqueous solution.
2. In a separate bowl, make a homogeneous mixture of the remaining water and glue. If desired, you can drop some dye or add glitter here.
3. While constantly stirring the glue, gradually add borax.
4. Stir thoroughly. Lizun is ready.

How to make slime without glue

Remember - in order for the slime to please the child for a long time, you need to look after it look after. Previously, for some reason, it was believed that it needed to be “fed” with crushed eraser or salt. In fact, such “nutrition” will spoil the composition of the toy and it will lose its properties.

Best Lizun care is as follows:

1. Manual cleaning of lint and other debris.
2. Regular stirring and twisting of the toy.
3. Storage in an airtight container. It is best in the refrigerator; high temperatures cause the slime to dry out and become less elastic.

Next The recipe is suitable if you don’t have the necessary products at home or you are afraid to give your child a toy that contains complex chemicals. To make slime from the available ingredients you will need:

• any liquid detergent;
• clean water optional;
• baking soda;
• gouache.

Method preparations:

1. Pour detergent into clean, dry dishes. The size of the toy directly depends on the amount of “base”.
2. Add gouache, dye or glitter.
3. Baking soda is used as flour for thickness. Therefore, add soda gradually, stirring thoroughly.
4. Water will be needed to dilute the composition if it turns out too thick.

Slime recipes

It is important to remember that after playing slime you need to wash your hands thoroughly. Do not let the toy get into your baby's mouth or mucous membranes. After use, store refrigerated in an airtight container.

We present to your attention simple and interesting recipes for making slime at home.

Recipe No. 1 is suitable for young children who still want to try the whole world for themselves. Will be required:

• flour 2 tbsp;
• food coloring optional;
• hot water;
• cold water;
• dishes;
• spoon;
• apron.

What to do to make slime:

1. Sift the flour and pour into a dry bowl.
2. Add 100ml cold water. Stir until completely homogeneous.
3. Pour in the same amount of cold water. Stir.
4. Add dye if necessary. Stir for 3-5 minutes.
5. Place in an airtight container or wrap tightly in cellophane. Place in a cool place.

Online you can meet This is the slime recipe:

• 50 ml Fairy type detergent;
• 50 ml of any shampoo.

Mix everything thoroughly and put it in the refrigerator for 3 days. Of course you can try this “art”. Only the reviews for this recipe are mostly negative, no one succeeds.

Other recipes for this prank:

1. Glue, soda and water. Mix glue and soda until smooth. Water is needed as a density regulator.
2. 70 ml of liquid starch for washing, 25 g of PVA, a couple of drops of brilliant green. Mix starch and brilliant greens. It is best to make the product in a ziplock bag. Add glue and stir thoroughly directly into the bag. You will get a large clot and some liquid. Drain the water.
3. Magnetic slime is made from Borex, glue, iron oxide and water. Mix glue, water and boron according to the recipe above. Sprinkle iron oxide over the surface of the finished product and mix thoroughly. There is no point in using dye in this case.

How to make slime: video