Glossy slime is one of the options for an anti-stress toy. For a long time now, the slime has become very popular not only among children, but also among adults, who, like no one else, need such a means of stress.
What is slime, why is it needed and what can you do with it
Glossy slime is also called a lizun. The consistency of this toy is similar to plasticine, only more liquid and does not stick to your hands. It also does not hold its shape, but at the same time it easily changes it if you crumple the lizun in your hands. This is its main feature.
The anti-stress toy got its name from the English language. "Glossy" is translated as "shiny, glossy." These are the words that can be used to describe this children's toy. The material it is made of shines and shimmers regardless of the lighting the slime is under and what shade it is.
Additional information! The slime should be made of quality material. Then it will not stick to your hands and will not leave marks on your clothes.
How to cook with your own hands
It is not necessary to go to the store and look for glossy slime. There are many recipes to make it at home. Before you start working, you need to find a suitable recipe and prepare all the necessary ingredients.
What components may be needed:
- water;
- office glue;
- PVA glue;
- hand cream of oily consistency;
- shampoo or shower gel;
- oil;
- sodium tetraborate.
Another necessary ingredient is food coloring. Without it, the toy will be boring and colorless. You can use one shade, or several at once.
Important! It is not recommended to use only PVA during work. Without office glue, the anti-stress toy will not have its characteristic shine.
The cooking process is basically the same for all recipes, but some stages of creating the toy may differ.
How to Make Glossy Slime with Your Own Hands: Recipes
There are many recipes for making glossy slime yourself.
From PVA glue
What you will need:
- PVA glue - 115 ml;
- liquid soap - 10 ml;
- a few drops of aromatic essential oil;
- washing gel - 20 ml;
- food coloring;
- shaving foam.
Step by step recipe:
- Pour the glue and soap into a bowl, mix thoroughly and add a couple of drops of oil. Then you will have to manually mix the mass for a long time.
- After the mass becomes elastic, you need to pour in the gel. Stir the mixture with a spatula until it begins to curdle.
- The last step is adding shaving foam. After adding it, mix the mass with your hands until it becomes elastic and uniform to the touch.
- To make glossy slime colorful, you need to add food coloring.
Please note! Without adding office glue, the slime according to this recipe will be transparent and will not shine, so it is better to pour office glue along with PVA at the first stage.
With sodium tetraborate
What you need to work:
- office glue - 65 ml;
- PVA in proportions from 25 to 45 ml;
- thick cream - 15 ml;
- body oil or regular vegetable oil - 15 ml;
- sodium tetraborate a few drops (no more than 10);
- several shades of food coloring (you can use one, then the toy will be one-color).
Manufacturing process:
- Both types of glue should be poured into one container and mixed into a homogeneous mass.
- Then pour in the oil and stir again so that there is no oil on the surface.
- After this, add the cream and dye. Mix the mixture so that the dye dissolves evenly.
- The final step is adding sodium tetraborate. Before adding the substance to the slime, it must be diluted in water.
Glossy slime needs to be kneaded as thoroughly as possible. This may take several minutes. Knead with your hands until a characteristic shine appears. You can check this by looking at the mass in the light.
Recipe with the addition of shampoo
What ingredients will be needed:
- office glue - 70 ml;
- PVA - 50 ml;
- water at room temperature - 3-4 teaspoons;
- shampoo - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- food coloring;
- vegetable oil - 7 ml.
How to make glossy slime:
- Combine the two types of glue and mix thoroughly with a spatula.
- Then you need to pour in water. This should be done in small portions, constantly stirring the mass.
- Add shampoo, stir thoroughly again. You can use shower gel instead of shampoo.
- Then add food coloring and pour in vegetable oil. At this stage, you need to knead the preparation for a long time until the coloring is completely dissolved and the slime becomes shiny.
Additional information! To make the slime look even more interesting, you can add glitter along with the food coloring.
What to do if slime doesn't work
Glossy slime may not work the first time, even if you follow the instructions exactly. To avoid common mistakes, you need to follow the production tips.
What you need to do to make a slime the first time:
- If you plan to use regular washing gel for preparation, then you should not pour it all at once, but in small portions.
- To make the activator, you need to take 1 teaspoon of borax and dilute the substance in 500 ml of warm water.
- If the ingredients include a film mask, in this case it is better to buy inexpensive brands, but the composition must include polyvinyl alcohol.
If you follow these simple recommendations, you will be able to make glossy slime even the first time.
Storage and use rules
To ensure that your homemade toy stays shiny for as long as possible, it is essential to follow the storage recommendations.
How to properly store slime:
- For storage, you need to find a container (glass or plastic) that will close tightly, without letting air through.
- To keep the toy from losing its properties, the storage location should be dark and cool. The refrigerator is best suited for this purpose.
- The slime should not be exposed to high temperatures.
- If the toy has become less elastic, you can add a few drops of sodium tetraborate to it.
After playing with the slime, you should immediately put it in a box and put it in the refrigerator. This way it will last much longer.
Making glossy slime at home is an interesting activity that you can do with your children. And adults themselves will be interested in trying to make something with their own hands.
