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The slime craze continues and so many people are having fun making slime! Not only is slime fun to make – but kids will love stretching and squishing it. You’ve probably heard of all the slime fails. Well you’ve come to the right place for an easy slime recipe. Our favorite slime recipe is made with contact lens solution. It’s the easiest we’ve tried and without borax. So you won’t have to worry about slime fails with this one! Be sure to read the full post and tips below on how to make slime with contact solution!
RELATED: Fluffy Slime Recipe
Table of Contents
- How to Make Slime With Contact Solution
- Ingredients for How to Make Slime With Contact Solution
- Steps for How to Make Slime With Contact Solution
- Get the Recipe
- Other Slime Recipes to Try
How to Make Slime With Contact Solution
There are a number of different slime activators you can use to “transform” your glue mixture into slime. Contact lens solution is our favorite activator. You can also replace this for saline solution, but just make sure that that they contain boric acid and sodium borate.
Why is boric acid important for slime?
Boric acid is made from borax and similarly liquid starch contains sodium tetraborate which is also made from borax. Typically all activators have some derivative of borax. However, we prefer using the contact lens solution as it’s easier to use and more widely available (liquid starch is not available in Canada and Borax is not available in the UK).
This Renu Fresh Contact Lens Solution is one of the recommended brands we suggest since it contains both boric acid and sodium borate.
Ingredients for How to Make Slime With Contact Solution
This easy 3 ingredient recipe is such a popular one! If you haven’t seen our Unicorn Slime made with it, head over to watch the video on how it’s done!
Only 3 ingredients are needed:
1. 1 Bottle of Elmer’s Glue (6 oz) – we like to buy the gallon size and then measure out for savings – you can use 3/4 cup of glue if you have a larger bottle. If you want to get a similar effect to the photos in this post, you’ll need to buy Elmer’s glitter glueand review our Unicorn slime recipe.
We recommend Elmers as it has been tested and is quality glue. Do not substitute any ingredients as your slime may not work.
2. Baking Soda – 1/2 teaspoon
3. 1½ TBSP ofContact Lens Solution – Renu Fresh contains Boric Acid and Sodium Borate. Do not substitute for other brands. Check the label before buying to make sure it has the right ingredients.
4. (Optional) – Add up to 1/4 cup of water if you’d like a more stretchy slime. While water is not needed it really helps the slime become more stretchy so we do recommend adding about 1/4 cup of water to the slime.
5. (Optional) – extra glitter
Safety Tips: Adults only should make the slime and handle all chemicals. Do not substitute any ingredients in our slime recipes. If you have sensitive skin, wear gloves while playing with the slime. Always wash hands before and after use. If you notice any skin irritation discontinue use immediately. See the bottom of the post for more safety precautions.
Watch the slime video tutorial here before you get started!
Steps for How to Make Slime With Contact Solution
1. Get a bowl to mix your slime ingredients in.
2. Pour your entire 6 oz Elmer’s Glitter glue into the bowl (or 3/4 cup of glue from a larger bottle).
3. Add your 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and mix in thoroughly. Also add up to 1/4 cup of water if you want a more stretchy slime.
5. Slowly add in your contact lens solution (Reminder: your contact lens solution should contain boric acid or your slime will not form).
Add it in slowly and mix if possible so that you can adjust and ensure you do not add too much.
We like to add in 1 tablespoon to start and then mix. Then slowly add in the rest.
Knead and mix thoroughly before adding more as you do not want to add too much or your slime will get too hard.
You may not need the full amount so take this step slowly.
6. Now mix until your slime forms and begins to harden.
Take it out and knead, knead, knead. You may be surprised how much you need to knead to really make the slime form. It will be very sticky at this point. Especially if you added water. Keep kneading and stretching the slime and it will become less sticky.
If it’s not the desirable consistency keep kneading. Only add a little more contact solution a teaspoon at a time to prevent the slime from becoming too hard.
If you still find it to still be too sticky, add a little bit of lotion or baby oil to your hands.
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How to Make Slime With Contact Solution
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Ingredients
- 1 Bottle of Elmer's Glue (6 oz or 3/4 cup of glue)
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1½ TBSP of Contact Lens Solution
- 1 TBSP Optional - Add 1/4 cup of water if you'd like a more stretchy slime. We do recommend doing this step.
- Optional - Add in extra glitter if desired
Instructions
Get a bowl to mix your slime ingredients in.
Pour your entire 6 oz Elmer’s Glitter glue into the bowl.
Add your baking soda and mix in thoroughly. Also add up to 1/4 cup of water here if you want a more stretchy slime.
Slowly add in your contact lens solution (reminder: your contact lens solution should contain boric acid or your slime will not form). Add it in slowly and mix if possible so that you can adjust and ensure you do not add too much. You may not need the full amount so take this step slowly.
Now mix until your slime forms and begins to harden. Take it out and knead, knead, knead. You may be surprised how much you need to knead to really make the slime form. If it’s not the desirable consistency keep kneading. If you find it to still be too sticky, add a little bit of lotion or baby oil to your hands.
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Slime Safety & Precautions
Note: Making slime is a science experiment and safety precautions should still be made when creating slime.By making this slime, you agree to our site terms which you can read here.
- Adults should handle any chemicals and products
- Adults should make the slime
- Always read and follow the labels of products used. If contact lens solution is accidentally ingested, seek medical attention immediately.
- This project is not suitable for children under 4.
- Slime should not be placed in the mouth. Always wash hands before and after playing with the slime.
- If you notice any skin irritation, discontinue use immediately. If you have sensitive skin, wear gloves while making and playing with the slime.
- Slime is a science experiment and should be made and played with in moderation. Do not allow children to make their own slime and do not play with slime for an extended period of time.
We hope this easy to follow recipe on how to make slime with contact solution has been helpful!
Other Slime Recipes to Try
Head over to ourUnicorn Slimepage to see how you can turn this into Unicorn Slime!
Make Fluffy Slime which has a different texture and is fun to play with! See our Fluffy Slime Recipe.
See how we turned these 4 slimes into Galaxy Slime! This one is really fun to mix!
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FAQs
How do you make slime with 3 ingredients? ›
3-INGREDIENT SLIME (no borax!)
1 cup washable school glue. 1 teaspoon baking soda. 2 to 3 tablespoons of contact or all-purpose solution.
So I'm just gonna go ahead and start off by taking some clear glue and emptying that into a large
Is contact lens solution safe for slime? ›But, sadly, EWG's experts cannot recommend contact solution as a safer alternative for making slime. Why? Because even small amounts of boric acid can be unsafe for children.
How do you make an activator easy? ›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 do you make super easy slime? ›- Pour 1 cup of white glue into a mixing bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon of baking soda.
- Mix the contents of the bowl thoroughly.
- Add more or less glue depending on your desired consistency.
What is Fluffy Slime? Fluffy slime is really just regular slime made with shaving cream added. The amount of shaving cream you add will change the texture and consistency of the slime. The more you add, the “fluffier” it will be.
What are the easiest ingredients to make slime? ›There are four key ingredients in Borax-free fluffy slime: white glue or PVA glue, shaving cream, baking soda, and contact lens solution. For the shaving cream, Barbasol is the best one we've tried. For the PVA glue, Elmer's School Glue is my hands-down favorite.
What can I use instead of activator for slime? ›Here is how to make some of our favorite alternative slime activators: Borax powder: Add one teaspoon of powder to 1 cup of warm water and stir. Liquid laundry starch: Use exactly like contact solution in your slime recipes. Liquid soap: Liquid soap must be frozen before it turns into a slime activator.
Why won't my slime activate with contact solution? ›Slowly add in your contact lens solution (Reminder: your contact lens solution should contain boric acid or your slime will not form). Add it in slowly and mix if possible so that you can adjust and ensure you do not add too much.
Can you make slime without activator? ›Mix together 1 cup (236.58 mL) of school glue and 1 tbsp (14 g) of baking soda. Pour 1 cup (236.58 mL) of school glue into any kind of bowl. Add 1 tbsp (14 g) of baking soda and mix it in thoroughly using a metal spoon. This recipe creates slime that has a consistency similar to slime made using Borax.
What is homemade slime made of? ›
What You Need to Make Simple Easy Slime Recipe. In one bowl mix 1 oz. glue (about 1⁄4 of the glue bottle) and 1⁄4 cup water. If you want colored slime, add food coloring to the glue and water mixture.
Can u make slime without glue? ›Shampoo, water, and cornstarch make for an easy slime that's fun to play with and doesn't leave a mess.
How do you make fluffy slime without activator? ›- Put 1/2 cup shampoo and 1/4 cup of cornstarch in a bowl.
- Mix well.
- Add 3 drops of food coloring (optional).
- Add 1 tablespoon of water and stir. Slowly add 5 more tablespoons of water, stirring well after each one.
- Knead the slime for around 5 minutes.
How is this slime made? You're going to mix glue and mix ins (like coloring and glitter) in a container, and then add an activator. Activator is the additive that turns the glue into slime. In this case, the activator is laundry detergent!
What is best DIY slime? ›STEP 1: In a bowl, mix water and glue together. STEP 2: Add baking soda and stir well. We have found that white glue generally makes a looser slime while clear glue makes a thicker slime. STEP 3: Add food coloring and glitter or confetti as desired and stir.
What is the hardest slime to make? ›Butter Slime. This slime looks just like and has the consistency of butter, it's one of the more difficult ones to make because the measurements are so exact, but the results are worth it.
Why is my slime breaking? ›Why Did My Slime Break Apart? Slime breaks apart when there is too much activator in the mix. The “strings of beads” in the slime are held together too tightly so they can no longer slide over each and flow. Instead, they stay locked together and the slime breaks apart.
Does Toothpaste make slime Fluffy? ›The slime will thicken and become dough-like as you stir. If your slime isn't the right consistency, add more ingredients as you stir. More shampoo will make it slimier, and more toothpaste will make it doughier.
What makes slime more bouncy? ›Normally, these chains slide past one another fairly easily; this is why glue flows out of the bottle. However, when mixed with borax, those molecules become tangled and create the substance we call slime. The baking soda in the cross-linking bath helps the glue firm up even more which helps the slime bounce.
How do you make Snoop Dogg slime? ›- 1 large mixing bowl (to mix glue / baking soda / contact solution)
- 1 spatula (to mix slime)
- 1 tablespoon baking soda in small bowl.
- 1 bottle contact solution (with boric acid as slime activator)
- 2 cups Elmer's school glue in measuring cup.
- Orange food coloring.
How do Chinese make slime? ›
- STEP 1: In a bowl add 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup glue and mix well to combine completely.
- STEP 2: Now's the time to add the red food coloring, glitter, and/or confetti! Stir well.
- STEP 3: Pour in 1/4 cup of liquid starch and stir well.
- STEP 4: Start kneading your slime!
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What ingredient hardens slime? ›To fix watery slime and to make it thicker, you can add thickening agents such as borax, glue, or cornstarch depending on the type of slime that you have made.
Can contact solution fix sticky slime? ›Add 1 tsp (5 mL) more of the contact solution.
Pour the contact solution over your slime. Then, knead it with your hands to work the solution in. After a few minutes, the slime should no longer feel sticky. If it still feels sticky, then add another ¼ tsp (1.3 mL) of contact solution to the mixture and knead again.
But the contact lens solution in the fluffy slime recipe that we make is the activator (like the borax) that also makes it less sticky.
Can we use lens solution instead of activator for slime? ›A simple and effective baking soda slime activator you can make is four pinches (about 1/2 tsp.) of pure baking soda and 3 tablespoons of multi-purpose contact lens solution. This amount is just right to mix with a 4-6-ounce bottle of glue. In addition, baking soda can help rescue slime that has gone wrong.
Does contact solution make slime thicker? ›Many people prefer using contact solution as their slime activator when making slime. Contact solution contains the right mix of water and borax to thicken slime nicely without over-thickening it.