Useful tips for creativity
Having chosen a recipe for how to make glossy slime at home, novice craftsmen often do not get the desired result. Errors are associated with incorrect dosage or selection of ingredients:
- If the activator does not work, replace it with another one. Sodium tetraborate remains the best option. But you need to be careful with him: an extra drop will lead to the formation of lumps in the composition for the slime.
- Use a trusted brand of adhesive. Slimers suggest using Berlingo, Joiner, Luch. Elastic slimes come out of them.
- If you take borax in powder, first dilute it with a little water.
- Instead of Borax, a lens fluid is suitable for thickening the slime: it contains boric acid. The concentration of the main substance in the liquid depends on the brand of the manufacturer, so inject the component carefully, but 0.5 tsp.
- Be sure to use silicate glue along with PVA, otherwise the product will not come out glossy.
- Use cheap cosmetics to make hand gum.
- If the slime is not elastic enough or glossy, add a little glycerin.
- Store the toy in the refrigerator.
How to make a glossy slime - watch the video:
Glossy Slime is a toy with unique properties. To get it, follow the recipe and don't experiment. And be sure to check the quality of the ingredients: they must be fresh.
Out of the water
In this case, you can not put Vaseline, but then you should add more cream. This will give the mass a shine.
What to make glossy from
- 3 tablespoons of water
- 1 spoonful of fat cream,
- 0.5 tsp petroleum jelly,
- 2 tsp PVA glue,
- 2 tsp transparent glue,
- 1 spoon of baby oil
- 4-5 doses of Teymurov's spray for sweating feet.
How to do it yourself
- Water is placed first in the cookware.
- You need to add cream and petroleum jelly to it for a more glossy toy.
- Now you need to pour in both types of glue.
- The final ingredient in the slime base is baby oil.
- For long-distance work, a homogeneous liquid is needed, you can mix it by hand.
- Now it is the turn of the activator, it is injected in portions.
- Knead the mass with a spatula until it stabilizes.
- The slime will be ready after kneading with your hands and should be left alone for 1-2 days in a closed container.
Recipes making at home
Multicolored
You will need:
- PVA glue - 100 ml.
- Silicate transparent glue - 200 ml.
- Body lotion - 25 ml.
- Body gel - 25 ml.
- Water - 50 ml.
- Sodium tetraborate - 10 ml.
- Food colorings.
How to cook:
- Mix both types of glue in a deep bowl.
- Add water and stir.
- Add lotion and gel to the resulting mixture and stir again thoroughly.
- Add sodium tetraborate to make the resulting slime thick. It is better to add the thickener gradually, in several stages, in order to understand during the kneading process when it is enough. Otherwise, the slime will lose its elastic properties and become too hard.
- The resulting mass must be divided into several parts and mixed with dyes, each in a separate bowl. The dye needs a few drops, usually the dosage is indicated on the package. To make the color uniform, you need to mix the pieces thoroughly.
- At the final stage, fold all the parts in layers or in segments in one bowl, cover with a lid and leave to ripen for two days. The result is a multi-colored slime.
Air
You will need:
- Silicate glue - 200 ml.
- Shaving foam - 15 tbsp l.
- Clay Moment "Joiner" - 5 tbsp. l.
- Baby oil - 1 tbsp l.
- Cream - 1 tbsp. l.
- Liquid for lenses (the composition should contain boric acid) - 20-40 ml.
- Dye.
How to cook:
- Pour the silicate glue into the prepared dish, add shaving foam and glue. Moment, mix everything until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
- Add baby oil and cream to soften and gloss the slime.
- Then stir in a few drops of thickener - lens fluid and colorant.
- You can add flavoring if desired.
The resulting slime is glossy but very airy thanks to the shaving foam.
With shampoo
You will need:
- Silicate glue - 200 ml.
- PVA glue - 100 ml.
- Johnsons Baby Oil - 1 tbsp l.
- Cream - 1 tsp.
- Shampoo - 1 tsp.
- Toothpaste - 1 pea.
- Decor.
- Thickener.
How to cook:
- Pour silicate glue into a bowl, add PVA glue, mix.
- Add baby oil.
- Squeeze the required amount of cream out of the tube and add shampoo. Mix everything thoroughly and add a pea of any toothpaste.
- Thicken the slime with tetraborate. Stir the mixture with your hands until you get the desired consistency.
The finished slime has a pleasant smooth structure, and if you add sparkles as a decoration, it will turn out to be shiny.
Features of making glossy slime
What is glossy slime, modern kids learned after 2016, when this type of toy went on sale. It immediately gained popularity due to its unique properties:
- has a glossy luminous surface;
- shimmers beautifully in the light;
- stretches into a thin film;
- clicks and crunches.
The name "glossy" in translation from English means "shiny", "glossy". Not surprisingly: the homeland of slimes is America, hence the novelties in the slime industry come to us.
Knowing what glossy slime is, do not rush to the store and spend money on buying a wonderful toy. If you find shampoo, detergents, PVA glue at home, prepare it yourself.
When choosing ingredients, make sure they are fresh. Expired products are not suitable for the product. Strictly follow the indicated dosage of the elements. While adding the activator, knead the mass thoroughly with a wooden spatula, then with your hands. Place the finished slime in the refrigerator.
Important! To avoid staining the glossy surface, work with clean hands or gloves.
What is slime, why is it needed and what can be done with it
Glossy slime is also called slime. In consistency, this toy is similar to plasticine, only more liquid and does not stick to hands. It also does not hold its shape, but at the same time it easily changes it if you crumple the slime in your hands. This is its main feature.
The antistress toy got its name from the English language. "Glossy" (glossy) is translated as "shiny, glossy". These are the words that can be used to describe this children's toy. The material from which it is made shines and shimmers, regardless of what kind of lighting the slime is under and what shade it is.
Additional Information! Slime must be made of quality material. Then it will not stick to your hands and will not leave marks on clothes.
Stationery glue (5 recipes)
Stationery is a transparent glue made from synthetic components (including silicates), designed to work with paper and cardboard. Some of its types are also suitable for making slimes:
Name | Peculiarities | Price |
Berlingo | Colorless and liquid, odorless. It can be used for slime alone or in combination with other types of glue. Bottles are available in 50 ml, 65 ml, 85 ml. | 25-40 p. |
Erich Krause |
Transparent and thick, there is no smell either. It is available in shaped and cylindrical tubes with a capacity of 30 ml, 50 ml and 55 ml. | 25-60 p. |
Brauberg | Colorless, water-based, odorless. There are bottles of 45 ml, 65 ml, 85 ml. | 18-30 p. |
OfficeSpace | Transparent, rather thick, freeze-resistant. Packaged in bottles of 45 ml, 65 ml and 85 ml. | 17-25 p. |
Hatber | Thick, translucent, comes in translucent and dense bottles. Available in 45 ml, 65 ml and 85 ml tubes. | 18-27 p. |
1. From office glue and sodium tetraborate
According to this recipe, with a minimum of components, it is possible to obtain a transparent slime.In all other respects, it retains the qualities of a classic toy, that is, it stretches and wrinkles well.
How to cook
- Pour the glue into a deep dish.
- Add sodium tetraborate.
- Stir slowly with a spoon so that fewer air bubbles appear in the mass.
- Top up the slime with your hands.
- Put it in a closed container for 2-3 days to make the toy transparent.
2. From office glue without sodium tetraborate
This slime turns out to be unusual - smooth, shiny, like a glossy. It does not stretch very well, it can tear at the same time. But the toy is nice to wrinkle in your hands.
- 100 ml of liquid stationery glue,
- a little dye
- 1 tbsp. l. ethyl alcohol.
What is needed for a slime
- Pour glue into a cup, tint with pigment, shake with a spoon.
- Pour ethyl alcohol in portions, constantly kneading the mass.
- At the end of the process, wrinkle with your hands.
Watch this video on how to make slime without thickener:
3. From office glue and soda
This method can be used to make jelly slime. The toy has only one drawback - it doesn't stretch well. But the slime is pleasant to the touch, and you can decorate it at your discretion.
How to make at home
- Make a solution of soda and water, dissolve the grains well.
- Take your time and pour the glue into the middle of the liquid.
- Gently pick up the clots formed in the water with a spatula.
- Transfer them to another container, let dry a little.
4. From office glue and salt
This method is useful for those who want to make a transparent slime in a short time. It will turn out to be stretching, not crunchy, like a piece of glass, but very soft.
How to make a slime
- Make a solution of salt with water, wait until it cools.
- Pour stationery glue into the water-salt mixture along the wall of the dish.
- Remove the thickened mass from the cup, knead slightly.
5. From office glue and shaving foam
The method allows you to get a very fluffy slime with a minimum of glue. And you should pull the toy slowly so that it does not break.
The constituents
- 13-15 Art. l. shaving foam,
- 5-6 st. l. stationery glue,
- 1 tbsp. l. liquid soap,
- a drop of dye
- 1-1.5 tsp boric acid solution from the pharmacy.
Preparation method
- Place the shaving foam on a plate.
- Add glue and mix.
- Pour liquid soap into the mass and shake again with a spoon.
- Tint the future slime.
- Pour in boric acid and knead with a spoon.
- Thickened, but still sticky slime, knead with your hands until tender.
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And here is more about how to make a slime or slime without sodium tetraborate.
From different types of glue, absolutely identical slimes are sometimes obtained. For most recipes, only a thick product is suitable, but in some it is a liquid product that works. With good glue, the best quality toys are obtained, if you do not spoil it with other components.
Ingredients for making slime
In order not to create unnecessary confusion, we will agree on the terminology that we will use. The fact is that formally "slime" and "slime" are synonymous words, denoting the same viscous substance that the younger generation uses for games, and the older one - as an anti-stress.
When the first “hand gum” appeared on the shelves of toy stores in 1976, it looked like something slimy, squelching and trembling, for which it got the name “Slime” - “Slime”. The original fun was so fond of the Americans that over time it evolved into a whole direction of the toy industry, changed the composition and consistency, and then acquired many types and subspecies: fluffy, crunchy, bubble slime ... But the original word is still present in the name of every toy, as before. ...
But we have neither "slime", let alone "slime", at first did not take root, and American fun was dubbed "slime" - there is a version that it was made in honor of the famous jelly-like monster from the once popular "Ghostbusters". And only new advanced versions of the toy have regained the historical name Slime.
So we are really dealing with synonyms. But according to the tradition, which has managed to gain a foothold among domestic lovers of an amazing toy, telling how to transform a slime into a slime, under the first term we mean a purchased jelly toy, and under the second - what you can create from it with the help of ordinary cosmetics and other simple devices.
The first thing you need is, of course, the slime itself. Do not buy completely wasteful cheap options, it is difficult to mold something worthwhile out of them. But you don't need expensive toys either, since there is usually no point in improving them. Choose unpretentious slimes without claims to high quality and fillers, the easiest to work with.
If you want to get a large slime, you can buy 2-3 slimes at once, but expect that the total volume of the craft will also increase due to additional materials.
By the way, about the materials. For a more perfect result, it is recommended to add sodium tetraborate and boric acid solution to some of the recipes below. By and large, you can turn a slime into a slime with or without them.
If you decide to use the activator, remember the precautions:
- work in a well-ventilated room;
- do not bend over the container at the moment when you pour acid into it or add tetraborate, so as not to breathe harmful fumes;
- Do not give toys to babies who might swallow them.
Note! Touching the activator will hardly immediately irritate you or have a bad effect on the condition of the skin, but it is better to knead the slime during the preparation process with gloves
This is especially important if there are wounds, scratches or other injuries on the hands.
The best glossy slime recipes
Slimers have invented many options for making glossy slimes. If you want your toy to turn out for sure, strictly observe the proportions and the order of adding ingredients, instructions for making hendgam. Below is a selection of the best glossy slime recipes.
Glossy slime from 2 types of glue
A simple recipe for how to make a glossy slime at home, despite the need to use two types of glue - silicate and PVA. This handgum clicks great, stretches and inflates well into a bubble.
Ingredients:
- Silicate glue - 200 ml;
- PVA glue - 100 ml;
- Water - 1 tablespoon;
- Shower gel - 1 tablespoon;
- Sodium tetraborate - a couple of drops;
- Dye - 1/2 tablespoon;
- Fragrance and decor - optional
How to make a glossy slime:
- Pour silicate glue and PVA into a container. Mix them well.
- Add shower gel and mix everything together again.
- Pour in water.
- Add a couple of drops of color and flavor.
- Stir the slime base gradually and pour in the borax.
- After the slime has set, you can add decorative elements.
- Knead the hendgam with your hands.
Advice for slimers! If the slime sticks to your hands, add more sodium tetraborate.
Glossy Shaving Foam Slime
Recipe for a very soft and airy glossy slime. It has an interesting color and clicks great. The glossy effect is achieved by adding baby oil and fat cream. The activator is the lens fluid.
Ingredients:
- Silicate glue - 100 ml;
- Liquid for contact lenses - 1 tsp;
- Shaving foam - 15 tablespoons;
- Clay Moment "Joiner" - 5 tablespoons;
- Baby oil - 1 tablespoon;
- Hand or face cream - 1 tbsp;
- Lime scent - a few drops;
- Green food coloring - 1/2 tablespoon;
- Decorative elements
Step-by-step recipe on how to make a glossy shaving foam slime:
- Mix silicate glue, shaving foam and Moment "Joiner" glue in a container.
- Stir the ingredients until you get a thick, homogeneous mass.
- Add cream and baby oil to the base of the slime.
- Pour in the flavoring and green food coloring.
- Add lens fluid and knead the slime with your hands.
- Decorate with glitter or other elements as desired.
Glossy Shampoo Slime Recipe
Another glossy slime recipe that stretches and clicks great. Observe the proportions of the ingredients, and also carefully follow the instructions for making the slime.
Ingredients:
- Silicate glue - 200 ml;
- PVA glue - 100 ml;
- Baby cosmetic oil - 1 tablespoon;
- Sodium tetraborate - a few drops;
- Hand or face cream - 1 tbsp;
- Any shampoo - 1 tablespoon;
- Toothpaste - 1/2 tablespoon
Important! You cannot use vegetable or olive oil instead of baby oil, otherwise, over time, your slime will become moldy.
Glossy Slime Recipe:
Mix PVA with silicate glue in a working container.
Add baby cream, shampoo, toothpaste and oil. Mix all the ingredients well together.
Gradually pour borax into the workpiece
It is important to stir the slime during this process.
After the slime has thickened, knead it with your hands.
Note! According to the recipes described above, you can make a multicolor glossy slime. Choose 3-4 pigments that blend well with each other
Red, orange, yellow dyes are perfect. When making a glossy slime, the working composition is divided into 3-4 parts, then each of them is painted in the selected shade and laid out in a container. After 2 days, the flower borders will blend to create a colored slime.
Tips & Tricks
A properly prepared slime should stretch strongly without tearing, and at the same time not stick to your hands. Most often, slime does not work if the ingredients are expired, of poor quality, or the recipe has not been followed. To reduce the possibility of failure, it is better to make a slime according to already proven recipes, confirmed by reviews.
To prepare this slime, it is imperative to use not only PVA glue, but also transparent silicate glue, then the finished toy will acquire the desired glossiness. A suitable type of PVA and silicate glue for making slime can be bought at any stationery store.
PVA glue designed for paper is not suitable for slimes. Transparent silicate glue Attache, with sodium and potassium in the composition and a fairly thick consistency, is well suited. The mass based on it stretches well and does not tear, and it also turns out to be glossy and makes pleasant sounds.
Polymer glue, such as Titanium, is also suitable, and can be purchased at a hardware store.
But it is important that the glue was produced no more than two months ago. In this case, the packaging must be opened immediately before the cooking process.
The dye can be used food grade, for example, from the Easter set for dyeing eggs. Or you can use gouache or acrylic paint.
It is better to select gel for Glossy slime jelly-like, and not liquid. A toy made from watery products will spread without acquiring the desired consistency. Fa shower gels, Elseve shampoos work well.
When adding ingredients to a recipe, it is important to follow the correct sequence, as certain chemical reactions must occur to form the desired structure. Therefore, thickeners are added after mixing the liquid ingredients.
Storage and use rules
To keep your homemade toy shiny for as long as possible, you must follow the storage guidelines.
How to store slime correctly:
- For storage, you need to find a container (glass or plastic) that will close tightly without letting in air.
- To prevent the toy from losing its properties, the storage location should be dark and cool. A refrigerator is best suited for this purpose.
- 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 must immediately put it in a box and put it in the refrigerator. So it will last much longer.
Making a glossy slime at home is an interesting activity that you can do with your children. And the adults themselves will be interested in trying to do something with their own hands.
Shaving foam
At first glance, the recipe is similar to how you make a fluffy slime. But foam is needed here for volume, and oil and cream give a glassy shine to the slime. They can be added a little more than the specified amount to make the toy shine even brighter. But then it will take a little longer to knead.
What to make slime from
- 80 ml of silicate glue,
- 1 tbsp. l. PVA glue,
- 15 Art. l. shaving foam,
- 1 tsp baby oil,
- 1 tsp cream,
- 0.5 tsp pigment,
- 4-5 drops of undiluted sodium tetraborate.
How to cook with your own hands
- The glue must be transferred to a bowl.
- The next component is shaving foam, it is added and everything is mixed at once.
- Now it's the turn for PVA glue.
- Baby oil is poured into a homogeneous liquid.
- Next, squeeze out the cream, mix.
- Glossy will be brighter when it is colored.
- Now add sodium tetraborate and knead with a spatula, hands.
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Glossy slime is not only a beautiful, always bright and ringing toy, pleasant to the hands. It is quite simple to make, no special ingredients are needed. And for the slime to delight longer, for shine it is better to use not vegetable oils, but cosmetic ones.
Be sure to watch the video on how to make a fire glossy slime from shaving foam:
Photo
This picture shows how smooth the slime is, how it shines, as if it is shiny. This effect can be further enhanced by adding glitter.
This is what the multi-colored slime from the first recipe looks like.
The bright color of this slime was obtained due to the acrylic dye.
Glossy slime stretches well like any other.
Glossy slimes are very beautiful and popular, they are very popular with girls of all ages, especially if they have a beautiful pearlescent shade. You can make such a toy yourself if you find a suitable recipe and follow all the recommendations. And if you dream a little and experiment with the decor, you can make your own unique Glossy Slime.