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What's the best way to store slime?

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Amy Sheree is a Slime Expert based in Destin, Florida. She is the founder of Amma Slimes, an online slime retailer selling her handcrafted slime products. She started Amma Slimes in 2022, after spending months developing her recipes and products. Prior to running her business, she had a career as a food stylist and recipe developer, which informed her approach to perfecting her products and creating content. She sells a variety of slime types and textures, including thick and glossy, snow fizz, silica sand, her proprietary sizzly butter slime, and more. Many of her slime recipes are modeled after popular desserts and treats, like orange sherbet, apple crisp, and more.

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Slimes tend to expand after play, so you can store any leftover portions in an airtight container, like Tupperware or a Ziploc bag. That prevents air exposure, which dries it out. Once the slime settles back to its original size after a few days, you can return the leftovers to the original jar it came it. Always keep it sealed to avoid drying out. If it does harden, a bit of vinegar can help revive it.

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What are the best slime add-ins?

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Summer Ames is a slime expert and the founder of Slime Community based in Charleston County, South Carolina. Summer patented the Slime Baking Kit, which is a nonedible sensory kit made with slime-making ingredients that look exactly like real baking components. Her slime kits are made with premium non-toxic ingredients, including skin-safe fragrance oils, food-grade dye, and non-toxic glue and clay. With a combined 345K followers across her social media channels, Summer has been able to share the joy of slime and build an online community.

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It’s a mix of trial and error and experimentation. For example, adding vegetable glycerin makes slime stretchier, while instant snow can create unique textures. Watching videos and experimenting with random objects, like beads or straws, can lead to cool results. Adding scents or colors also transforms the slime experience.

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How can you make your slime last long?

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Store it in an airtight container or a zip lock bag. If it's already hardened then add baby oil to the slime.

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Is it possible to make slime without borax, glue, or cornstarch?

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Yes. Some people make theirs with shampoo, washing up liquid, and salt. There are many different and easy ways to make slime. In fact, here is another way to learn How to Make Slime Without Borax.

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Can I make slime by using toothpaste and glue?

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Yes, you can. It works the best if the toothpaste you use is Crest or Colgate.

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Does the amount of borax effect the slime's texture? I don't have a tablespoon measure.

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Yes, too much borax will make the slime hard and not stretchy. Try putting a small amount at first, then add more gradually as needed.

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What happens if slime is not in a bag or in a container?

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If the slime is not in a bag or container, it will most likely harden or dry out, and you won't be able to play with it anymore.

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Can I make slime with other types of glue?

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Yes, you can. I found that if you have cheaper glue, it will work better.

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Is it possible to make homemade glue, and make slime with it?

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Actually, yes it is.

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My slime is so fragile! What can I do?

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What you can do if it is fragile is add lotion of any kind or wet your hands a little bit and mix it.

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How does the edible slime taste?

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Actually it tastes quite delicious and sugary, but if consumed in large quantities, it is very unhealthy.

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Can I make slime with just water and glue?

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No, however you can make slime with water, glue, and laundry detergent.

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If I don't add food coloring, do I still have to let it set for an hour?

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Yes, because the food coloring only adds color. It does not do anything else to the slime.

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How long does slime last?

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It lasts for a few days if you leave it in a air tight container.

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How do you maintain your slime the best?

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The borax mixture one will work. Just add a bit of shaving cream or foaming hand soap for a better consistency.

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My slime is hard and fragile. What can I do to fix it?

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You have to add lotion and keep kneading until you reach a desired consistency. When you've got it the way you want it, make sure to put it in an airtight container so it doesn't dry out.

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When I stretch my slime, it breaks. What can I do?

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It gets messy, but if you add a small amount of hand lotion it gets stretchy. Don't add too much, though.

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Do you have to add food coloring to the slime?

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No, you don't actually have to. You just add food colour for some brightness but if you don't want that, then you can leave it plain. Another option can be to can add glitter.

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When making borax slime, should I add the food coloring to the water first, and then add the water to the glue mixture, or should I add the food coloring after combining the glue and borax mixture?

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It doesn't matter when you add it; it just needs to be added to the the glue mixture specifically.

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Is the slime sticky?

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Kneading your slime makes it less sticky, but you may have to add more borax solution, contact solution, or the activator of your type.

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Can I just get powdered detergent and dissolve it in water?

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Yes, you can do this, but borax has a secret ingredient that makes the slime less sticky and more fluffy and fun. Any other detergent might not work as well.

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How long does it take to make and can I use PVA wood glue?

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It normally takes a minute if you don't refrigerate or microwave. And yes, you can use PVA wood glue. Any glue works just as long as if it contains PVA.

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Is it possible to make a slime that lasts forever or at least for several months?

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The slime becomes harder as it is kept out, so it probably will not last several months.

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How long does it have to sit?

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It depends on which type of slime you are making. I usually leave it for about 10-30 minutes, but if the recipe tells you to put it for longer, then you should follow the recipe.

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Why do I need to let it sit for an hour?

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It helps the mixture settle for a bit so the texture is slimy.

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Can I make slime with 2 things?

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Yes you can but it would be really sticky when you play with it, though if you play with it a lot , then it won't be as sticky.

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What happens if you don't add water?

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It will not be liquid enough to make slime. But you could try using another type of liquid.

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Are there any butter slime recipes?

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You can use baby powder or cornstarch with a thick liquid soap, or you can make a regular slime and slowly combine clay.

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Can I make the slime without PVA glue?

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Most will say that Elmer's is the best type of glue to use while making slime, but the truth is that most glues will work just as well. So you can use pretty much any glue you'd like.

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Can I massage myself with slime?

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The best type of slime to massage yourself with is extra slimy slime. It's really smooth. Just make sure its not sticky so it doesn't stick to your clothes or a blanket.

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