Why the slime does not work: what to do if the slime does not thicken and becomes liquid

How to make a toy from PVA with your own hands

They choose high-quality ingredients for slimes, they do not save. The better the glue, the more flexible and durable the slime will be. There are many recipes with PVA, but any additional components - dyes, glitters - can be added to all slimes at your discretion.

For reference! Slimes are also made from glue stick, but first you need to melt it.

PVA slime with sodium tetraborate

For cooking take:

• PVA glue - 200 g;
• borax - 2 tsp;
• food coloring.

Squeeze the glue from the tube into a deep bowl, gradually add sodium tetraborate, stirring constantly. When the mixture is smooth, add the dye. You can not add, then the slime will be white. First, stir the mass with a spatula, at the end - with your hands. Finally, the slime is washed with water.

Slime is cooked in a bowl with smooth walls so that the mass does not stick.

Slime from Luch glue without sodium tetraborate

PVA brand "Luch" is excellent for making slimes. The glue (1 tube) is poured into a bowl and the borax substitute is added. They can be:

• washing gel in capsules (2-3 pieces);
• contact lens fluid (1.5 tsp).

In the first case, it is enough to mix the ingredients, the dye is not needed, since the liquid in the capsules is colored. First, add 2 capsules, the third is used if the slime is not thickened enough.

In the second option, first mix the glue and 1/3 tsp. soda. When the soda dissolves, liquid is introduced in portions and the mass is kneaded until tender. You can add dye.

Wallpaper glue slime

Such a slime will be dense, viscous. To make it, you will need:

• 50 g of wallpaper construction glue;
• 3 tbsp. spoons of office glue or PVA;
• 50 ml of water (cold);
• any thickener.

According to the special instructions indicated on the package, wallpaper glue is diluted. Then, continuously stirring, PVA is gradually poured in. Having received a homogeneous mass, without lumps and grains, a thickener and dye are added. The resulting slime is left for 30 minutes so that it reaches the desired condition.

Worth knowing! Pharmacy medicine naphthyzin works no worse than borax. To thicken the slime, 1-2 drops are enough.

Slime from glue with soda

An elementary and safe version of a slime with PVA glue. You will need 200 ml of water, 100 g of glue and 2 large spoons of baking soda. Dye and so on - optional. Then they do the following:

• glue is mixed with 100 ml of water;
• in a separate bowl, mix the remaining water with soda;
• a dye is introduced into the first container;
• both parts are connected and mixed until a slime is obtained.

Baking soda is almost non-irritating to the skin and less likely to cause allergies than sodium tetraborate.

Important! Titan PVA glue is suitable for this recipe, it makes the slime dense and resistant to moisture. But the use of wood glue is also acceptable.

Slime from PVA and toothpaste

Take a homogeneous paste, without any particles, squeeze into a cup. Then glue is added there - 1/3 of the paste volume. The mass is stirred and sent to the refrigerator for 40 minutes, then the slime is taken out and kneaded.

If you add glitter and other decorative elements to the slime, it will sparkle in a new way.

There is a version of the recipe with a glue stick. Cut it, put it in a bowl and melt it in the microwave or on the stove. The toothpaste is squeezed into another container, then cooled glue is added in small parts. Stir until the mass looks like a slime, then put it in the refrigerator for 25-30 minutes.

Slime from glue and shampoo

Such a slime will be pleasant not only to the touch, but also to the smell. For cooking take:

• 100 ml shampoo (thick);
• 100-120 ml PVA;
• dye.

The shampoo is poured into a deep cup, the dye is added and mixed.Then glue is injected in a trickle. The mixture is continuously stirred until it thickens. If after 10 minutes this does not happen, add another 1 or 2 tbsp. l. PVA.

If you want to make the slime matte, add 1-2 large tablespoons of starch. Pour 2 tsp there. dishwashing detergents.

Worth knowing! Instead of shampoo, foam is also added, which is used for shaving. The slime will turn out to be soft, airy and fragrant.

Why does the slime not thicken

There are three most common reasons:

Little thickener. If you mix the mass thoroughly (for 3-5 minutes), but it still does not change its consistency, most likely you have added too little sodium tetraborate (or other thickener).

Expired glue

Always pay attention to the expiration date of the glue used, as old glue thickens very badly.

Plenty of water. When making slime with water or other liquid ingredients (such as shampoo), be careful

If the liquid is more than half of the total mass of the slime, it will not work to thicken the mixture.

Too runny slime

How to fix the situation - read on.

How to save dried slime and soften it?

After the slime has lain in the air and dried out, it can be reanimated with the following ingredients:

1. Water:
   • The easiest way to soften a toy is to crumple it for a few minutes under a stream of hot water, after being saturated with moisture, it will again stretch with a film.
   • You need to pour a couple of teaspoons of water on the bottom of the jar, put a slime there, add a pinch of salt and close the lid tightly. This is the so-called "feeding" of the slime, which can be repeated at intervals of every few weeks as a prevention of drying out.
   • With a strong degree of drying, the slime is poured with 150 ml of very hot water and left for 5-10 minutes. Then stir with a wooden spatula or spoon so as not to burn yourself. Do not let children do this - the slime after such a procedure is very hot.
2. You can speed up the process of softening a very dried slime using a microwave oven. You need to place the slime in a container, pour water on the bottom and place in the oven for a minute. Then stir well.
3. Glue is usually added if the slime originally contains it. A few drops can restore elasticity, you just need to put glue and slime in a plastic bag, close tightly and knead until the mass becomes homogeneous. If the slime is transparent, then instead of PVA glue, you need to use silicate.
4. Citric Acid - Put a few grains on the surface of the toy and stir thoroughly. Too much will turn the slime into glue, so be careful.
5. Moisturizer - Like vegetable oil, it works well for thick slimes.
6. Antibacterial gel. Mix a few drops with anti-stress. This procedure is useful periodically to rid the toy of dirt and bacteria.
7. The toothpaste will soften the toy, but slightly change its structure, and since not everyone likes it, it is better to try it on a small piece first.
8. Glycerol. Glycerin is sold in any pharmacy, a few drops are enough to make the slime look like new.

Important. When adding any emollient, try it on a small piece of slime first to make sure the component won't ruin its texture or discolor.

How to thicken a slime?

Having found out the reason, we decide what to do if the slime does not thicken. To do this, there are a number of proven methods that will help save the hands.

Effective methods for making slime thicken, which are suitable for homemade slimes:

1. Controlling thickening... If the base is runny, or a lot of water has been added, a thickener will be needed. Use baking soda, salt, starch, viscous detergents, or sodium tetraborate. Inject borax drop by drop: it is a potent remedy. Knead the slime: it thickens with regular pressure.
2. We use 2 thickeners... If the slime does not thicken, use a second thickener. If, when adding PVA tetraborate to the glue, the texture of the handgam changes slowly, add salt or soda. Stir: the result is noticeable in 1-2 minutes.
3. We put in the refrigerator... Homemade slimes made from hygiene products, starch, gelatin, it is enough to stay in the cold for 20-30 minutes for thickening. When you don't realize what you need to thicken the slime, put the product in the refrigerator (not in the freezer!).
4. Knead and mix... Thickeners and activators work when kneading the composition. The process is lengthy, but effective. If you do not know what to do, if the slime does not thicken, wrinkle intensively and stir the composition. Play with the slime, stretch it, roll it over. After 5-7 minutes, the mixture will thicken.

What to do if the slime does not thicken - watch the video:

An unsuccessful slime is not a reason for frustration. Check if the proportions are correct and the quality of the ingredients is correct. Use these tips to fix the handgam: they will definitely help.

What should be done with the toy so that it is not sticky and does not spread?

There are quite a few recipes, thanks to which you can change the consistency of the slime, and it will stop spreading and sticking. Consider what you can add to your toy to keep it from sticking to your hands.

Cream

In order for the slime to stop sticking, you can use a hand cream. The recipe is pretty simple:

1. It is enough to apply the cream on your hands, take a slime with them and knead it thoroughly until it is completely absorbed into the toy.
2. After that, you need to put it on a small sheet of paper, it will absorb excess fat into itself, and the slime will stop sticking to your hands and other surfaces.

Soda

You only need two ingredients - baking soda and some water. The recipe for solving the problem:

1. In 1 st. water. room temperature, add baking soda on the tip of a knife.
2. To stir thoroughly.
3. Take a small amount of the resulting solution and treat the slime with it from all sides.

The method is recommended to be used only once, otherwise it will lead to the fact that the sticky substance becomes liquid.

Starch

For this method I use powdered starch, not necessarily potato starch, it may well be replaced by corn starch. And they do it this way:

1. Starch weighing 30-35 grams. added to the slime.
2. Knead thoroughly. Typically after 5 minutes, the slime will become thicker and less sticky.

Washing gel "Persil"

Helps to make the substance elastic and viscous Persil gel.

The selected agent is poured into the slime in an amount of 9 ml.

After this, the substance is thoroughly kneaded.

Boric acid

Boric acid is available over the counter. It comes in a small glass bottle and is liquid, available without a prescription, and is cheap.

1. To make the slime stop sticking, pour 5-6gr on it. boric acid and knead with your hands.
2. If after the procedure the effect is almost invisible, then you can add another 3-5 grams. potato or corn starch and repeat the process.

Baby soap

To stop the slime from sticking to the skin, you can add baby oil. 5 ml of oil is poured into the center of the slime and actively kneaded with your fingers. Do not use ordinary vegetable oil, as the substance will become moldy and deteriorate.

Contact lens solution

To return the mass to its original appearance, you need:

1. mix the shaving foam with the solution;
2. apply to the surface of the slime;
3. then knead thoroughly.

Liquid detergent

In order to return the slime to its former shape, you will need to follow the instructions:

1. Pour PVA glue into a small bowl.
2. Add liquid detergent in small portions. Stir the ingredients thoroughly after each serving. Add the product until the mass thickens and stops sticking from the walls.
3. Mix baking soda and water in a separate container.
4. Pour the resulting soda solution into the slime until it ceases to be sticky.
5. Slime actively knead with your fingers for several minutes.

Sodium tetraborate

Initially, sodium tetraborate is present in the slime, I add it as a thickener. But if the slime has become liquid and sticky, then it is enough to add a couple of drops of this substance to it and knead it thoroughly with your hands. If you add more, then the result will please you, and the toy will be spoiled.

Dry

If the slime suddenly began to stick and became liquid, then this may well be the result of the increased humidity of the room in which it is stored. To remedy the situation, you need to leave the toy open for several hours, and if it is completely liquid, then pour it onto a sheet of paper. After 1-2 hours, the slime dries up and you can play with it as before.

Clean up

Contamination of slimes is a common thing, because their surface is like a sponge, absorbing dust and small debris. Therefore, it is recommended to wash it periodically, and if the particles are visible, then they are removed with tweezers. After the slime is washed, it:

1. placed in a jar;
2. close with a lid;
3. chilled in the refrigerator.

Knead

Slime can become runny and sticky if rarely used. Even if the child has lost interest in this toy, it needs to be kneaded periodically, this will avoid the negative consequences associated with a change in the consistency of the product.

Chill

If the room is hot, this will lead to the slime becoming liquid; to solve this problem, it is placed in the refrigerator for 10-12 hours. However, if the heat is constant, then they do it daily, after playing with a slime.

It is not recommended to purchase slime for children under 3 years old.

Why Slime Gets Severely Sticky: Possible Causes

Slime is a stretching substance with increased elasticity. It is pleasant to the touch and does not stick to your hands. But very often a problem arises, consisting in the loss of structure and the slime begins to stick not only to the hands, but also to all surfaces.

If the slime has become sticky and watery, do not throw it away immediately. You can carry out resuscitation actions and try to save him. There are many reasons why this trouble could have happened. First of all, you need to deal with them and, accordingly, fix the slime. The most common problem is non-compliance with storage rules.

Spreading slime

In addition to non-observance of the instructions for care and use, the reason may be, for example, an expired shelf life.

Remember! Due to exposure to harmful infrared radiation from sunlight, the mass can drain and decrease in size. If you freeze it, then the soft slime will become hard and very dense.

Sticking Slime

Violation of instructions and proportions

Failure to comply with the proportions and consistency when making a slime on your own can lead not only to stickiness, but also to strong hardening. Increased stickiness is a consequence of an insufficient amount of thickener added to the composition. Also, this nuisance often appears when using "old" glue.

The vastness of the Internet is literally inundated with non-working recipes for making slimes. Very often, the presence of such components as sugar or processed cheese in the recommended composition simply leads to spoilage of the toy.

Sticky mass

Violation of technology

If the toy sticks right away, then the reason is most likely in the broken technologies in the manufacture of the slime.

• Cheap slimes usually do not immediately have the qualities that high-quality original toys have. They do not tolerate temperature extremes.
• For slime, both extreme cold and heat are destructive, it becomes sticky and watery.
• Another factor that changes the original structure of a toy is not using it for a long time.

Remember! Slime must be regularly removed from the sealed package and crumpled. Its texture directly depends on the constant physical impact on it.

Violation of the technological process

Also, loss of elasticity can occur due to improper storage.

The use of low-quality components in the self-production of slime will also lead to the receipt of a low-quality slime.

Expiration date

A slime bought in a store has a limited shelf life. On average, this figure ranges from 6 to 12 months. Self-prepared mass serves much less - only 3-4 months.

On a note! The longest lifespan of the ninja slime. The declared indicator is 12 months.

Proper feeding of the toy

Another reason a toy can become sticky is to feed it with the wrong ingredients. It is not recommended to use flour, sweet juice or sugar for these purposes. It will acquire a pleasant structure for literally two days, but then it will simply deteriorate.

You should "feed" your pet exclusively with salt and only once a day.

When "revitalizing" a solid slime with warm water and a solution of baking soda, non-observance of the proportions can also lead to stickiness.

Why does the slime get hard?

Alas, even the best slime cannot stand the long test of time. In the best case, it will serve the owner for 2-3 months, and the more actively they play with the slime, the sooner it will become unusable.

Why the slime hardens: The problem lies in the lack of liquid, the molecules of which remain on the skin when the toy is crumpled in the fingers, and gradually evaporate while the slime remains at rest. The less moisture, the denser the toy, and the lower its ability to stretch and click.

What to do if the slime has become hard - throw it out and buy a new one, or choose a suitable recipe and give the toy a second life, and yourself - satisfaction from the work done.

How to cook slime so that it thickens normally

In order for the result of cooking to become exactly the slime, and not a viscous slurry or a hard, wrinkle-free piece, you must:

1. Choose the right components. Soap and glue should be thick and not expired.
2. Observe the technology of preparation of slime.

In independent cooking, everything is important - the order of mixing the ingredients, their proportions and the method of combining. It is also important to take into account that some components do not fit together.

The order of adding components

Regardless of the recipe, the procedure for making slime is as follows:

1. A base is created - soap ingredients, glue, plasticine or other substances are mixed. At the same stage, dye, sparkles and other decorating components are added. The base should be homogeneous, since the quality of the finished slime depends on this parameter.
2. A thickener is added. It can be soda, sodium tetraborate, boric acid, starch, sugar, salt. Potent substances, such as borax or tetraborate, are added dropwise, the rest - half a teaspoon each.

Proportions

The ratio of components to each other is important

Studying the recipe by which the slime will be prepared, you need to pay attention to the instructions. It indicates the amount of each substance in grams, spoons, drops

Failure to comply with the proportions will lead to a completely different consistency.

It is possible to add components experimentally to achieve the desired stretch and hide the stickiness, but this approach is suitable for experienced slimers. It will not help beginners.

Correct mixing

You need to mix the ingredients with a fork or spatula, and after the mixture has thickened - with your hands. You need to stir while adding the thickener, as well as 10-20 minutes after using it. Stirring is necessary to uniformly impregnate the base with the thickener and enhance the chemical reaction between the components. In the process of mixing, the slime becomes more and more plastic and stretching.

What ingredients are not suitable

The combination of ingredients is in the recipes. Lizun can be made from almost any combination if you know the right proportions of substances. It is worth evaluating their consistency.Liquid glue for slime is not suitable, as well as hard plasticine, as well as watery shower gels. We'll have to abandon the use of "organic" and "natural" shampoos "without parabens and preservatives." They do not wash well and do not have the required consistency to create slimes.

Why does it happen that the slime does not thicken, and how to fix it?

There are several reasons why your slime is not thickening:

• Too much water. If you used a lot of water during the preparation of the slime, the slime will turn out to be liquid.
• Little thickener. If you stir the liquid vigorously for several minutes, and the slime still does not thicken, you may have added a little activator.
• Wrong thickener. Study the list of activators suitable for making slime - it can be found at the beginning of the article.
• Unsuitable adhesive. Try to get a new tube of glue for making slime. In addition, some types of glue are not suitable for making slimes.

How to fix excessive wateriness in slime:

1. If the recipe used glue and water, the glue solution might turn out to be liquid and the activator might not work. To fix this, add glue and stir again.
2. Put the slime in the refrigerator - sometimes after cooking it needs to "ripen" for a couple of hours.
3. Stir the slime thoroughly and knead it with your fingers to thicken the mass.
4. Add activator - be careful and add thickener in small portions, otherwise the slime may turn into a lump of solid mucus.

Reasons for the loss of elasticity with slime

When you don't figure out how to change the slime so that it stretches, find out the reason for the hardening of the toy. There are a number of factors that affect the properties of the handgam:

• Lack of awareness of the rules for storing and using slime. Slime is placed in a refrigerator in a sealed package, taken out every 1-2 days. If the handgam is laid out in the open air or without a container, it hardens, moisture evaporates from it. During the game, the slime breaks and does not stretch. What needs to be done to make the slime stretch depends on the ingredients in the composition.
• Expired shelf life. Slime can be stored for up to six months if the conditions are met. If the toy has expired, it loses its properties.
• Non-observance of proportions. This is observed when correcting or making a slime on your own. When pondering how to improve the slime so that it stretches, craftsmen add a lot of borax, liquid soap, shampoo or alcohol-containing compounds. The agents "work" as thickeners and replace sodium tetraborate.
• Freezer storage. For storage, the slime is placed in the refrigerator on a shelf. If you put a slime in the freezer, it will turn into a piece of ice. After defrosting, the toy loses its properties, tears or spreads.

How to make the slime stretch and soft depends on the degree of hardening. At the initial stage, the slime is difficult to squeeze. If you notice that the toy loses its elasticity, put it in an airtight container or bag and place it in the refrigerator.

When you skipped the previous stage and did not take measures to restore the elasticity of the slime, the toy breaks during play. Some of the moisture evaporates from the slime, it hardens and does not stretch.

Important! To maintain the elasticity of the slime, it is regularly fed by adding 1-2 pinches of salt and adding 1-2 tsp.

water every 2-3 days.