How to grow slime at home?

The original name of the toy slime is slim. It was invented back in the seventies of the twentieth century. Slime is made of a jelly-like, slightly sticky material and therefore adheres even to vertical surfaces and constantly changes shape. However, over time, it begins to lose these properties, decreasing in size and getting dirty.

Therefore, he needs proper care. And so that over time it does not get smaller, you need to know a few rules of how to grow a slime.

• Slime should be stored in the closed container in which it was purchased, as it dries in the air.
• The slime must be protected from heat and sunlight, otherwise it will begin to melt and spread. If the room is very hot, it must be placed in a container in the refrigerator, but not in the freezer, otherwise it will ice over and lose its elasticity.
• Avoid touching the slime with any fluffy surface, sand or dust and small debris. All this will remain inside it, since it has a sticky surface.
• Some of the dirt can be removed with a needle, and the rest can be removed with alcohol.
• The slime may become too hard, which indicates a lack of moisture. To solve this problem, add a few drops of water to the container with it and shake it, leaving it for a while.
• If the slime is too soft and spreads too much, this indicates an excess of moisture in it. You can get rid of excess moisture using salt. To care for a soft slime, you need to as follows: add a few grains of salt to it in a container and shake, closing the lid. In the near future, the slime should return to its original state.
• It is necessary to play with it, not too often, but not infrequently, because being constantly in the container "without movement" it can literally become moldy. In this case, it is better to throw it out.
• To grow a slime, you need to add a little water to the container so that it is at the bottom, and put it in the refrigerator overnight. Take it out in the morning and you will see that it has become larger.

The history of such an unusual toy as a slime began in the USA in 1976. Since then, it has not lost its popularity and is known all over the world. In our country, the craze for slimes began in the mid-90s, which pretty annoyed adults, because such games with a jelly-like "pet" often left hard-to-remove stains on the walls.

Such a toy deteriorates very quickly - it is affected by temperature changes, dryness and humidity, dust and debris. But if you know how to care for slimes, you can extend their life for a very long time.

What needs to be done for this?

The most important thing in handling slime is to try to avoid contamination. Even the smallest particles of debris can easily stick to the sticky surface of the toy. Therefore, contact of the slime with fleecy surfaces should be avoided. Also, do not let it get into dusty, dirty places.

It is best to store this toy in a separate container with a tight-fitting lid. But if it has already happened that the dirt has got on the gel surface, how to care for the slimes in this case? Try to remove any large particles from the ball using your fingers, tweezers, or a needle. The smallest debris can be disposed of with alcohol.

As mentioned above, such a toy is afraid of excessive humidity or dry air.In the first case, it can swell and acquire a more liquid consistency. And with a lack of moisture, it can become tough and lose its qualities - stickiness and the ability to spread and gather together. How to care for slimes to maintain shape and density? If there is an excess of moisture, you can put some ordinary table salt in a container with a toy. Then he should be shaken. The salt will absorb excess moisture, and the slime after a while will become more elastic and regain its shape. If it so happens that the toy has dried up and become rigid, what should be done to reanimate it as soon as possible? Add a couple of drops of water to the container - the slime will absorb it.

The temperature regime is no less important for this elastic toy. She is afraid of heat and direct sunlight. Therefore, you should not keep it outside the container during the day, especially on the street. How to care for slimes in hot weather, because the material from which they are made can simply spread out under the influence of temperature? It is enough to store the toy in the refrigerator. But not in the freezer - from the cold it will shrink and lose elasticity, become tough.

How to do?

Unfortunately, now it is not always possible to buy such a wonderful toy. But there is a way out: learn how to make a home slime. The simplest recipe for its manufacture contains PVA glue, water, dye and borax solution. To make a slime, we take a container in which we will mix the ingredients. First, pour glue into it and add the dye dissolved in a glass of water. Mix thoroughly until the desired color is obtained. Then we gradually pour in several bottles of borax solution until the mixture acquires the necessary density and elasticity. Now you can put it in a bag and wrinkle it a little. Put the finished toy on a sheet of paper and let it lie down for a while.

How to make a slime without PVA?

To do this, you can, for example, use gelatin and plasticine. It is necessary to make jelly from gelatin according to the usual instructions on the pack, and then add plasticine dissolved in water over low heat to it. The mixture must be kneaded and then allowed to stand. Such a slime will be short-lived, but it is very simple to make it.

Children are delighted with a pleasant to the touch funny toy. Slime sticks easily to any surfaces, and after peeling off will not leave any marks. But slime quickly deteriorates from constant exposure to humidity, temperature extremes, dust and dirt. Don't be discouraged, extend the life of your baby's favorite toy. We will tell you how to properly care for him.

1 How to care for a slime - choose a house for a slime

Factory toys are sold in a special jar, and choose it as a lizun house. If the box is lost or you made the toy yourself, find any container for the house and close it tightly with a lid after playing with the slime. Place the container in the refrigerator overnight, but not in the freezer. The slime is afraid of severe cold and will die.

2 How to care for a slime - we properly "feed" a slime

Did you not know that the slime needs to be "fed"? Without proper "nutrition", it will quickly lose its attractive original appearance. Your actions are as follows:

• pour plain cold water to the bottom of the can;
• add 2-4 pinches of salt to the water;
• put slime in salt water;
• cover the jar with a lid and shake the water with the slime.

Perform this procedure twice a week. You can inject salt water into the toy with a syringe, but don't overdo it. Do not "feed" the slime with sugar instead of salt, it will die!

3 How to care for a slime - we get rid of the slime from pollution

The toy quickly absorbs dirt, shrinks and loses its unique properties. It dies without proper care. Play with it in moderation, do not throw it into the dirt or dusty surface. Use your fingers, needle or tweezers to remove any large debris from the slime. Do not leave the toy in the sand, on the ground, or on woolen clothing. Do not handle with dirty hands.

Bathe a unique toy.Do not use a bathtub or sink for bathing - the slime will float away! Pour water into a deep small basin, rinse it in water for two minutes and place it in the house.

4 How to care for a slime - we properly "treat" a slime

Slime can "get sick". There are the following types of toy "diseases":

• the consistency of the slime became liquid. You overdid it and gave him a lot of water. Put some regular salt in the toy box and shake the house. Salt will take away excess moisture, slime will restore its original shape and elasticity. Give the toy a rest for a couple of days, leave it to lie in the house;
• the slime became hard. This indicates drying out. You give him a lot of salt and play a lot. Add a few drops of water to your toy house. Place the jar in a dark place for three hours. The slime will absorb the liquid and come to life.

Temperature conditions are very important for toys. Slime does not like extreme heat and direct sunlight. In the heat, be sure to keep it in the house and put it in the refrigerator, otherwise the material will spread. If the toy has not been played for a long time, mold appears on its surface. Nothing will help here, throw it away and buy or make a new slime.

5 How does a slime “multiply”?

It is clear that the slime has no sexual characteristics. But if you saw that a lot of small bubbles appeared on the toy, do not try to pierce them. This indicates the "pregnancy" of the slime. Set it aside for four to five days. You will see small spots of a different color on the surface of the toy in place of the bubbles. Carefully peel off the stain and place in a separate bowl. Now you can grow another slime!

The elastic funny slime is popular with children and adults. Proper care will help you play with it for a long time. Do not be discouraged if something happened to the toy and the measures taken did not help. You can buy another slime or make your own.