Slime is a fun and creative way to engage your kids. There is no better way to engage your kids than teaching them on how to make slime with laundry detergent and glue. Slime making is a good and easy way to build the creativity of your kids and keeping them busy at the same time especially during this holiday. Kids all over the world have fallen in love with making slime.

They cheerfully welcome the opportunity to make slime with open arms. Slime has become so popular and we doubt if there’ll be an end to the buzz anytime soon.

 How to Make Slime with NO Borax

There are tons of ways to make slime. However, the most popular slime making ingredient has always been borax.

Making slime with borax or liquid starch has always topped every list of slime making recipes. But one question still remains, “Is making slime with borax the safest way for your kids?”

Some parents have reported cases of skin irritations as a result of making slime. Borax is extremely alkaline and is irritating when used undiluted.

It is this reason that most slime maker will tell you to supervise your kids if they are utilizing borax as an ingredient in making slime.

The reports from recent research suggest that misuse of borax-based products can result in toxicity, with symptoms including skin rash, oral irritation, eye irritation, nausea, and respiratory effects.

Despite this, borax has been the most popular ingredient in slime recipes.

However, the need for a less dangerous and cost-friendly alternative led to the discovery of laundry detergent and glue as a viable alternative.

Not only are they less harmful, but they are also a cost-effective way of getting a beautiful slime made.

The use of laundry detergent and Elmer’s glue has been gaining ground in recent years. It has been embraced as a great alternative to the borax method.

In a recent article, the CNBC discovered that stores are struggling to get Elmer’s glue stocked. This is because of the widespread popularity and acceptance of the glue and laundry detergent method of making slime.

As a result of the increasing demand, we saw the need to write a guide on the laundry detergent and glue slime-making recipes.

Your children will fall in love with the end product of this recipe. Your kids should know the proper way to create slime.

We have also included the ingredients and directions on how to make slime with laundry detergent and school glue.

How to Make Slime with Laundry Detergent ( Tide)  and Glue.

Making slime with laundry detergent is quite easy to do. It is one of the easiest ways of making slime.

In addition, the end product has a good consistency that is not unpleasantly sticky or tough.

Your kids are sure to have lots of fun with this slime making recipe. They will be amazed and enjoy how liquid transforms into solid.

We shall cover the two types of slime your kids can make with laundry detergent and glue;

Method 1 – Making the Classic Slime with Laundry Detergent and School Glue

This is arguably the easiest slime recipe. This recipe is a good way to keep your kids busy this holiday. Your kids would have a hard time getting their hands off this slime with laundry and glue ingredient. Below are the ingredients for this recipe;

Ingredients

• Water
• White school glue ( where to buy, here)
• Food coloring or glitter (optional)
• Liquid laundry detergent – Tide ( where to buy, here)

Directions on how to make Slime with laundry detergent and school glue

• Mix together equal quantities of white school glue and water in a bowl.
• If you are using ½ a cup of white school glue, then you should also use ½ a cup of water.
• Stir the mixture as you add them to the bowl.
• You can add some food coloring or glitter if you are using those. Start with 2 drops of food coloring, then stir thoroughly. You can also add more if needed.
• If you want a sparkly slime, add one teaspoon of glitter. Stir the mixture then add more glitter if you desire.
• Add ¼ cup of liquid detergent and stir thoroughly with a fork.
• The slime begins to form as you stir the liquid detergent into the glue.
• Knead the slime for about 1-2 minutes.
• The longer you knead the slime, the firmer it will be.
• Play with the slime and then store it in a plastic container with an airtight lid. You can then place this container in your refrigerator. This is to prevent the slime from drying out.

NOTE: Ensure you use a clear laundry detergent or a color that matches the food coloring of your choice.

Method 2 – Making Silly Putty Slime with Liquid Detergent and School Glue

Although there is a popular way to create the silly putty using borax, this is a safer and simpler alternate method. The ingredients are simple and might even be in your home right now. If not, you just need to walk to the nearest store to pick up these ingredients. There is no way your kids won’t love this recipe on how to make slime with laundry detergent. Follow this slime with laundry and glue process on how to make it below;

Ingredients

• Clear School Glue or Glitter School Glue
• Liquid Laundry Detergent – Tide.
• Food coloring or glitter
• Shaving Cream (optional)

Directions on how to make Slime with laundry detergent and school glue

• Pour ¼ cup of clear school glue into a bowl.
• Alternatively, you can use glitter school glue to make this slime.
• If using the clear school glue, you can add 2 drops of food coloring and 1 teaspoon of glitter to spice up your experiment.
• Add two teaspoons of liquid laundry detergent and use a fork to stir it thoroughly.
• By now, the glue should start to come together and turning into a glob.
• You can add one more teaspoon of the liquid laundry detergent and stir thoroughly.
• Use your hand to knead the slime for about 1 to 2 minutes.
• The more you knead the slime, the firmer and less watery it becomes.
• You can add more liquid detergent if you notice the slime is too sticky.
• Also, you can add some shaving cream to the slime if you wish to have a soft texture. Ensure you use the foamy types of shaving cream.

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Conclusion

You might not have heard of these recipes, but this guide on how to make slime with laundry detergent is your best bet at a safe and fun experience.

This recipe is a cost-effective and safe way for kids who have a sensitive skin. The most popular recipe for slime is by using borax, which has been reported to cause skin irritations.

You and the kids can definitely benefit from a change of recipes. Let them try out these two methods on how to make slime with laundry detergent.

Also, remember that slime making is all about fun and building the creative strengths of our kids. Let your kids experiment with different slime making techniques.

Allow their minds to roam free and guide them in exploring their creative sides.