Making Slimes at Home - Shampoo and Other Recipe Components

The unusual and very popular toy slime has literally captured all children and adults. The whole world knows what it is. It is a mass that spreads over a flat surface or becomes hard under strong influence. Slime is not only pleasant to the touch, it does not stain surfaces and clothes. You can blow bubbles from it, create unusual figures. The anti-stress qualities of this toy have made it extremely popular among people of all ages.

What is special about slime from shampoo

Slimes, as they are also called in Russia, can have a wide variety of properties and structures. They can be liquid, solid, make unusual sounds or glow in the dark.

Almost any component can be added to the slime mass, but the main thing is that it contains two main ingredients: a polymer and a thickener.

Shampoo is a great base for making slime. In some cases, it can be replaced with thick shower gel. The composition of these products is very similar and is perfect for making slime.

How to choose a base for making slime

The future result directly depends on the choice of the base for creating the slime. It can be:

• Liquid or elastic.
• White or colored.
• Polymer or even edible.

Experienced slimers advise beginners to use shampoo. It helps to get a very elastic and pleasant to the touch mass.

Which shampoo to choose

To create slime, you don't necessarily need to use expensive cosmetics. The main thing is that the shampoo should be as thick as possible.

The color and aroma of the future toy also directly depend on the color and smell.

Safety precautions when making slime

Before making a slime from shampoo, it is important to remember that any experiments on their creation must be accompanied by safety precautions. Most often, they contain household chemicals and failure to follow certain rules can lead to dire consequences:

• All work must be performed exclusively with gloves.
• The container for mixing the ingredients should not be plastic or aluminum.
• Avoid contact of any of the ingredients with eyes.
• The ingredients used to create the slime cannot be used as food.

How to make a slime

There are many different options for creating slimes. The components used for this toy are varied. Below we will consider only some of the recipes, the step-by-step implementation of which will allow you to get a high-quality slime.

Funny slime made from shampoo and sugar

You can make an interesting slime even without adding chemicals. You will need only two components: shampoo and sugar.

You will need 100 ml of shampoo and 40 grams of crushed sugar. After thoroughly mixing the resulting mass, it must be put in the cold for 2-3 days. You will get a very beautiful, literally glass slime.

It is very pleasant to the touch, but it can only be stored in the refrigerator.

How to Make Slime from Shampoo and Toothpaste

For this slime, it is best to use 2 in 1 shampoo.

After pouring 100 ml of detergent into a bowl, add the same amount of toothpaste. After thoroughly mixing these two components until a homogeneous consistency is achieved, take it in your hands and knead it thoroughly.

If the mixture is too thick, then you need to add more shampoo; if it is too liquid, then add toothpaste.

From shampoo and flour

To prepare a product from shampoo and flour, you need to prepare the following ingredients in advance:

• Any thick shampoo - 60 ml.
• Dye. You can use brilliant green, iodine or any coloring agent.
• Flour - 3 tablespoons.
• Hydrogen peroxide - 10 ml.
• Oil or gel for hand treatment.

How to make slime from shampoo? It is important to follow the step-by-step recipe:

1. To create a slime from shampoo, first mix the shampoo with a pre-selected dye. It is recommended to do this in an enamel bowl.
2. Peroxide should be introduced into this mass gradually.
3. After mixing thoroughly, put the mixture in the freezer. Approximate time is 5-10 minutes.
4. After taking the future slime out of the freezer, slowly and, most importantly, gradually add flour. One hand should mix the mass, the other should add flour little by little.
5. After mixing the mixture thoroughly, it is recommended to leave it for 24 hours at room temperature.

After lubricating your hands with oil or gel, you need to do the final kneading.

From shampoo and starch

Using it instead of glue as one of the components of shampoo has proven itself very well. But in this case, more thickener will be needed.

Ingredients required:

• The thickest shampoo is 120 ml.
• Starch - 280 grams, can be replaced with corn flour.
• Water - ½ cup.
• Mixing container and stirring stick.

For this recipe, you can use any thick shampoo. It must be poured into a previously prepared container, gradually stirring, add starch to it. The slime will be very dense and thick. To dilute it, water is gradually added.

It is most convenient to mix the slime with your hands, then it is easier to achieve the desired consistency.

Based on the brand "Pantin" and sugar

To prepare, you need to purchase:

• Sugar.
• Pantene shampoo.
• Thick liquid soap from any brand.

To make the toy, mix 10 grams of sugar or powdered sugar, 20 ml of shampoo, 20 ml of liquid (thick) soap.

After thoroughly mixing, it is advisable to leave the resulting mass "alone" for 2-3 hours. The next step is to put the slime in the freezer for 1 hour.

It is not recommended to add coloring to this recipe. This may result in the slime simply not thickening.

Slime from shampoo and shaving foam

If you add shaving foam to shampoo, you will get an incredibly airy and gentle slime.

To prepare, you will need to perform the following sequence of actions:

1. 20 ml of shampoo is poured into a glass bowl.
2. A glass of thoroughly whipped shaving foam is added to the same bowl.
3. If desired, you can add dye at this stage.
4. 10 grams of salt will help to finish the mass.

Once all the ingredients have been mixed and reacted, you should end up with a very airy mass.

Slime Recipe Using Glue and Shampoo

For this slime you will need the following ingredients:

• PVA glue.
• Shampoo.
• Sodium tetraborate.
• Transparent glue.
• Any greasy hand cream.

You can also use any composition suitable for gluing.

1. Pour 200 ml of PVA glue and 100 ml of transparent glue into the prepared glass container.
2. 250-300 ml of shampoo is poured into the same container.
3. The cream is needed to soften this composition.
4. Everything is mixed thoroughly.
5. In order for the mass to thicken, it is necessary to add tetraborate literally drop by drop.

During the mixing process, the composition will gradually thicken. Having achieved the desired consistency, you will need to knead the slime with your hands. If you add any dye, the slime will acquire the desired color. It is also recommended to use essential oils for aroma.

With toilet paper

Experienced craftswomen recommend using only Zeva toilet paper for this slime.

First, you need to thoroughly beat the shampoo and water, after the appearance of stable foam, you should add crushed pieces of toilet paper. The resulting mass should be slightly salted and add liquid for lenses or sodium tetraborate.

Slime made from these ingredients stretches very well and is easy to shape.

Slime from a face mask film

The face mask is a sticky mass. Absolutely any mask is suitable for making. To create slime you will need:

• Liquid film for face.
• Boric acid powder.
• Baking soda.
• Shaving foam.
• Any dye.

After mixing the mask and foam, you need to add the dye. After complete mixing, add 5 grams of boric acid and soda.

Features of storing slime

Following just a few rules will significantly extend the life of your homemade slime.

• The storage container is suitable only for airtight containers.
• It is recommended to play with slime only on a clean surface. Its ability to absorb literally all dust and dirt in this case can ruin the toy.
• If the container lid was not tightly closed and the slime dried out, you can save it with ordinary water. You can soften it by simply wetting it a little.
• If you add soda to the composition, the liquid slime will become thicker. Salting the slime is also recommended for this purpose.

A huge plus is the ability to remove slime stains from almost any surface. To do this, you can use boiling water or, conversely, shock freezing.