How to make slime without glue or cornstarch or shaving cream

Making slime is an easy, affordable way to keep little hands busy. If you’re a busy parent, grandparent, or caregiver looking for a fun do-it-yourself craft, this one will keep young ones busy for hours.

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How to make slime with shaving cream

You can make a great fluffy version of slime with a few simple ingredients. You will need:

Suave Kids 3-in-1 Shampoo
Shaving cream
Salt
Mixing utensil
Mixing bowl

Follow these easy steps to achieve do-it-yourself slime:

Pour shampoo into a mixing bowl.If you are unsure how much to use, start small. Try about two tablespoons to begin. You can always add more later to make a larger batch.
Add shaving cream to bowl.You will want about a 1:1 mixture of shampoo and shaving cream.
Use mixing utensil to stir ingredients together.
Stir until your mixture is a uniform consistency.
Add salt.If you are going with the initial test of two tablespoons, you will want about a teaspoon of salt.
Mix until the concoction is smooth in texture.
Freeze for 15 minutes.
Remove and play!

Those busy little bodies can reap hours of fun with this easy slime recipe.

How to make slime with body wash

Here’s another fun recipe to try for slime that uses common household items, but no borax or glue. Assemble these ingredients:

Body wash
Food coloring
Cornstarch
Mixing bowl
Mixing utensil
Water

Once you have gathered your supplies, follow these steps:

Add body wash to mixing bowl.If you are unsure how much you are hoping to make, start small. Add about two tablespoons to begin. You can always add more later.
Add food coloring. Continue adding until you achieve the desired color.
Mix until the texture is smooth in consistency.
Pour cornstarch into the mixture.
You will need about the same amount of cornstarch as body wash.
Mix ingredients together with your utensil.
When ingredients are mostly mixed, but you still have a floury consistency, pick up and knead together with hands.At first it may seem as though you have added too much cornstarch. Not to worry. Continue kneading with hands until all elements are mixed and concoction is doughy in consistency.
Optional: Add water to make your slime more stretchy. Add as necessary to achieve desired consistency.
And now, begin having fun!
Always store your slime in an airtight container for later usage.

Always dispose of slime in the garbage. Putting slime in sinks can clog your drain.

Check out this article for more slime recipes using cornstarch.

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Fluffy slime is a lighter, softer type of slime that's fun as a toy or as a stress reliever. While most recipes call for making fluffy slime with glue, there are plenty of ways to make it with other ingredients. While it won't last as long as other types of slime, you can make some fluffy slime with a few ingredients you might have sitting around your home!

Ingredients

1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of shampoo
1 cup (240 ml) of shaving foam
1/4 cup (31 g) of cornstarch
1⁄3 cup (79 ml) of water
Food coloring (optional)

Makes approximately 1 cup (250 ml) of slime

1⁄4 cup (59 ml) of thick shampoo
1 cup (240 ml) of shaving cream
1/2 teaspoon (3 g) of table salt
Food coloring (optional)

Makes approximately 3/4 cup (175 ml) of slime

1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of peel-off face mask
1 cup (240 ml) of shaving cream
1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of baking soda
1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) of contact solution
Food coloring (optional)

Makes approximately 1 cup (250 ml) of slime

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Squeeze around 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of shampoo into a mixing bowl. Choose a shampoo that smells nice and that isn't too thin or watery. Measure out your shampoo and pour it into a big mixing bowl.[1]
- You could also use a 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner, or a 3-in-1 shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. As long as it's shampoo, it should work for making slime!
- If you don't want to get shampoo in your measuring cups, you can squeeze roughly the right amount of shampoo directly into the bowl. If your slime isn't slimy enough, you can always add more shampoo or more cornstarch to get it right.
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Add 1 cup (240 ml) of shaving foam to the shampoo. Give a can of shaving foam a good shake to make sure it fluffs up well. Point the nozzle of the can over your measuring cup and spray some shaving foam into it. Scoop the shaving foam into your mixing bowl and stir it together with the shampoo.
- Make sure you use shaving foam, rather than shaving lotion. You need it to be foamy and fluffy to make fluffy slime.
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3
Use food coloring or essential oils to customize your slime. The shampoo and shaving cream will likely be white or a very pale color. If you want to make your slime brighter and more interesting, add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture and stir it in to combine. If you want to change the scent of your slime, add a drop or two of an essential oil you like![2]
- Adding more food coloring will make your slime bright and vibrant. If you want a lighter, pastel color, add only 1 or 2 drops to the shampoo mixture.
4
Mix in 1/4 cup (31 g) of cornstarch to thicken your slime. Measure out your cornstarch and pour it into the shampoo. Use a wooden spoon or something similar to begin stirring everything together until it thickens up and becomes a slimy consistency.[3]
- You might need more cornstarch to get the right texture for your fluffy slime. Start with 1/4 cup (31 g) and add more as you need it.
5
Stir in 1⁄3 cup (79 ml) of water 1 tablespoon (15 ml) at a time. Pour around 1⁄3 cup (79 ml) of water into a separate bowl. Use a tablespoon to scoop some water out and pour it into your slime mixture, stirring it until everything is combined. Repeat the same process 4 or 5 times, until all of your water has been stirred into the slime.[4]
- The amount of water you add each time doesn't need to be exact. If you don't want to use a tablespoon, add a small splash at a time.
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Knead your slime for around 5 minutes. Take your slime out of the bowl and place it onto a flat, clean surface. Use your hands to begin working the slime, stretching it and squishing it back together. After around 5 minutes, your slime should be easy to work with and ready for you to use![5]
- If your slime is still too sticky, add a little more cornstarch and knead it in. Repeat this process until you're happy with the texture of your slime.
- If you want to make your slime more interesting, knead in some polystyrene balls or some glitter. This will give your slime a crunchy consistency, or make it sparkle.
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Store your slime in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days. Once you've finished playing with your slime, collect up any bits that have fallen off. Store the slime in an airtight container or resealable bag for up to 3 days. After a few days, the slime will lose its texture and become too sticky to play with.[6]

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Measure 1⁄4 cup (59 ml) of thick shampoo into a freezer-safe bowl. In order for your slime to work properly, you will need a very thick shampoo. Squeeze your chosen shampoo into a freezer safe bowl.[7]
- A thicker shampoo will make your slime softer and stretchier. For the best results, choose the thickest shampoo you can find.
- You can also use 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 toiletries, as long as they contain shampoo.
2
Stir around 1 cup (240 ml) of shaving cream into the shampoo. Point the nozzle of your shaving cream or foam over a measuring cup and press down on the top. Keep spraying until you have around 1 cup of foam, before scooping it into the mixing bowl. Use a wooden spoon or something similar to mix the shampoo and shaving cream together.[8]
- Shake your can of shaving cream or shaving foam for a few seconds before spraying it.
- Make sure you use shaving foam or cream, rather than aerosol shaving lotion. The lighter and fluffier your shaving cream is, the fluffier your slime will be as well!
3
Add in around 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) of table salt to make your slime slimy! Table salt will help thicken your ingredients to turn your shampoo and shaving cream into slime. Pour the table salt into your bowl and stir it for 1 to 2 minutes. The mixture should become stretchy and slimy.[9]
- If your slime doesn't thicken up properly, add a little more salt and keep stirring it. The amount of salt needed will change based on the type of shampoo that you use.
- Your mixture should begin to look like slime, but will still be very soft and sticky.
4
Freeze your slime for 15 to 20 minutes. Once you slime has started to come together, put the bowl in the freezer to set up. After around 15 minutes, you can take your slime out and begin playing with it! If it begins to soften after a while, put the slime back in the freezer until it becomes slimy and easy to play with.[10]
- Leaving your slime in the freezer for too long will turn it solid, making the slime very difficult to play with. Similarly, leaving the slime out of the freezer will make it start melting and become too sticky. Once you've finished playing with your slime, throw it away to stop it from melting or freezing.

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Mix your peel-off face mask with some shaving cream in a bowl. Measure out around 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of peel-off face mask that contains polyvinyl alcohol and pour it into a bowl. Add in around 1 cup (240 ml) of shaving cream and stir it to combine.[11]
- Polyvinyl alcohol is the same active ingredient in the glue used to make slime, meaning it's a perfect substitute. Make sure the peel-off face mask you choose has polyvinyl alcohol listed in the ingredients.
- You can add more or less shaving cream to change how fluffy your slime will be.
2
Add cornstarch and baking soda to thicken your slime. Measure out 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) each of cornstarch and baking soda. Pour them into your shampoo and shaving cream, using a wooden spoon or something similar to stir everything together.[12]
- Your slime will start to thicken up, but won't look like slime quite yet.
- Make sure all of your ingredients are fully combined before moving on.
3
Activate your slime with around 1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) of contact solution. Contact solution contains boric acid, which will activate the PVA in your face mask and turn it into slime! Add a few drops of contact solution to your bowl at a time, stirring to make sure all of it's mixed in. Keep adding contact solution until your slime is thick, stretchy, and fluffy![13]
- The amount of contact solution you need will vary based on the amount of boric acid it contains, as well as the type of face mask you used. Only add enough to make your slime perfectly slimy!
- If you want a stretchier slime, add 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 ml) of water. Knead the water into the slime until the slime no longer feels wet.
4
Store your slime in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Once you've finished playing with your slime, scoop it into an airtight container or resealable bag. The slime should stay clean and safe for up to a week. Throw the slime away after a week, or even earlier if the slime begins to look dirty.[14]

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What kind of shampoo do most people use?

I like to use Suave and Pantene, but as long as your shampoo is thick, it doesn't matter what brand it is.
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will any kind of shampoo work?

You want to use a thick shampoo. If you don't, your slime will be runny and not very fun to play with.
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Does it make my skin bad?

It can make your hands dry, especially if it's made with borax! Use jojoba oil to moisturize your hands afterward.

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If your slime becomes too rubbery, add a little bit of hand lotion or moisturizer and work it into the slime. This should make it soft and stretchy again![15]
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Add your contact solution or activator only a little bit at a time. Adding too much can cause your slime to seize up and become difficult to play with.
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You can add whatever you want to your slime to make it more fun to play with! Add some food coloring, glitter, or small beads to change the look and feel of your slime.
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If you notice your slime getting dirty, moldy, sticky, or difficult to play with, throw it away.
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To make fluffy slime without glue, start by mixing ½ cup of shampoo with 1 cup of shaving foam in a mixing bowl. Once you’ve mixed the shampoo and shaving foam into a fluffy consistency, add a few drops of your chosen food coloring and stir it in to give your slime some color. Then, mix in ¼ cup of cornstarch until your slime thickens and becomes slimy in texture. After you’ve fully mixed in the cornstarch, pour around 1/3 cup of water into a separate bowl and add it to the mixture one tablespoon at a time. Keep stirring the mixture with each tablespoon until you’ve added all of the water. To finish off your fluffy slime, take it out of the bowl and knead it for about 5 minutes. For more tips, including how to store your slime when you’re not playing with it, read on!

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How do you make slime without glue and shaving cream?

To make fluffy slime without glue, start by mixing ½ cup of shampoo with 1 cup of shaving foam in a mixing bowl. Once you've mixed the shampoo and shaving foam into a fluffy consistency, add a few drops of your chosen food coloring and stir it in to give your slime some color.