How to make slime with glue and activator and water

We have the BEST, most AMAZING homemade slime recipes around! Making homemade slime is easier then you think, if you have the right slime ingredients and the right slime recipes. I betcha you want to know how to make slime with glue and what’s the best glue for making slime.  We recommend Elmer’s glue slime and we have several easy slime recipes to share with you below! Learn how to make awesome homemade slime in no time!

HOW TO MAKE SLIME WITH ELMER’S GLUE

How to make slime with glue and activator and water
How to make slime with glue and activator and water

HOW TO MAKE SLIME

If you’ve been trying to figure out how to make slime and how to make slime easily with your kids, then you have come to the right place! Learn how to make slime at home, without the hassle, frustration, or guesswork that comes with slime making.

I know you’re not looking for another Pinterest fail, because what fun is that…  Slime is our passion, and we have tons of experience with easy slime recipes we want to share with you!  Have a fun experience with slime every time!

WHAT’S THE BEST GLUE FOR MAKING SLIME? 

The world has been hit with a slime craze, and you might have noticed that securing slime ingredients has been a little tricky. I am surprised there isn’t a black market for Elmer’s washable school glue (or maybe there is)! If you want to make the best slime, Elmer’s glue is our go-to glue for slime making.

ALSO CHECK OUT: How To Make Slime With Elmer’s Glitter Glue

How to make slime with glue and activator and water
How to make slime with glue and activator and water

SLIME SCIENCE

When you learn how to make slime, you also want to learn about the science behind the slime! You can learn a little more about polymers and cross-linking. A polymer glue is made up of tons of long, repeating, and identical chains of flexible molecules. When you add any of the borate ions (slime activators) to the glue, it helps to link those molecules together.

Normally the molecules in the glue slide past each other in a liquid form just like when you use the glue for crafts…

ALSO CHECK OUT: Slime Science Experiments

But when you add one of our favorite crosslinkers to it, the molecules become thicker and thicker because they can no longer slide as easily.

The substance becomes more viscous and more rubbery as the molecules become more and more jumbled. This substance is the slime we know and love. If you notice, the mixture also becomes larger than the liquids you started with in the beginning. Read more about slime science here.

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How to make slime with glue and activator and water
How to make slime with glue and activator and water

How to make slime with glue and activator and water
How to make slime with glue and activator and water

HOW TO MAKE SLIME WITH GLUE

Choose your favorite slime activator, liquid starch, saline solution, or borax powder, and grab the glue for slime, Elmer’s glue to get started!

1. Liquid Starch Slime Recipe

  • 1/2 cup of Elmer’s Washable School Glue
  • 1/2 Cup of Water
  • 1/4 -1/2 Cup of Liquid Starch
  • Food coloring and glitter optional!

2. Saline Solution Slime Recipe

  • 1/2 cup of Elmer’s Washable School Glue
  • 1/2 Cup of Water
  • 1/2 Tsp of Baking Soda
  • 1 Tbsp of Saline Solution
  • Food coloring and glitter optional!

3. Fluffy Slime Recipe 

  • 3-4 Cups of Foam Shaving Cream
  • 1/2 cup of Elmers Washable School Glue
  • 1/2 Tsp of Baking Soda
  • 1 Tbsp of Saline Solution
  • Food coloring and glitter optional!

4. Borax Slime Recipe

  • 1/2 cup of Elmers Washable School Glue
  • 1/2 Cup of Water
  • Borax Activator Mixture: 1/2 cup of warm water mixed with 1/4- 1/2 tsp of borax powder
  • Food coloring and glitter optional!

MORE FUN WITH SLIME

Once you have nailed down the basic slime recipe, you can add a ton of AWESOME mix-ins that make for a truly unique slime experience. You will find the cool slime recipes below can be made with any of the basic slime recipes.

  • Chalkboard Slime Recipe
  • Gold Leaf Slime Recipe
  • Crunchy Slime Recipe
  • Glow In The Dark Slime Recipe
  • Butter Slime Recipe
  • Cloud Slime Recipe
  • Color Changing Slime
  • PLUS even more Cool Slime Recipes…

How to make slime with glue and activator and water
How to make slime with glue and activator and water

CAN YOU MAKE SLIME WITHOUT GLUE?

You bet! Check out our easy borax free slime recipes to make your own slime without glue.  We have tons of ideas for edible or taste-safe slime including gummy bear slime and marshmallow slime! If you have kids who love to make slime, you should try making an edible slime at least once!

How do you make slime with activator and glue?

With the Elmer's Glue Slime Magical Liquid Activator, all you need to do is pour the entire contents of a bottle of Elmer's school glue in a large mixing bowl and add 1/4 cup of the magic solution. That's it for the slime ingredients!

How do you make slime with glue and water?

Directions.
Have your child squeeze about ½ cup (4 ounces) of glue into a glass bowl..
Your child can add a few drops of food coloring, if they want..
Mix 1 teaspoon of Borax into ½ cup of water in a plastic container. ... .
Stir the mixture in one direction until it starts to thicken. ... .
Have your child knead the slime..

How do you make slime activator with water?

Fill a bowl or measuring cup with 1 cup of warm water. Then add in 1 tsp of borax. Mix until all of the borax is dissolved. And that's it, it's ready to use.

How much glue and activator do I need to make slime?

You'll need a quarter-cup of the activator for every five to nine ounces of glue. This bottle should make around four batches of slime.