How to Make Slime without Activator: 5 Household Ingredients, Secret Recipe and Natural Alternatives

I. Introduction

If you’re a parent or you work with children, you’re probably familiar with the Slime craze that has taken over social media and playgrounds. Making Slime can be a fun and messy activity, but what happens when you run out of activator and can’t finish your creation? Don’t worry, there are multiple ways to make Slime without activator using common household ingredients.

In this article, we will explore the best alternatives to activators, including 5 household items, the secret ingredient, and a safe DIY recipe. We will also discuss natural options that you may want to try as well.

II. 5 Household Ingredients to Make Slime without Activator

If you don’t want to use an activator from the store, you can make Slime using items that you may already have in your home. Here are five common examples:

Vinegar

Who knew that vinegar could do more than clean the house? When added to baking soda, it creates a chemical reaction that releases carbon dioxide and makes the mixture expand.

Here’s what you need:

• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• Food coloring (optional)

Steps:

1. Mix together the vinegar and food coloring in a bowl
2. In another bowl, mix together the baking soda with a few drops of water
3. S-L-O-W-L-Y pour the baking soda mixture into the vinegar mixture. Be careful; the mixture will start to bubble and expand rapidly
4. Once the mixture has expanded, knead it with your hands until you get the desired consistency

Tip: The more you knead the mixture, the firmer it will get.

Baking Soda

Baking soda is another ingredient that can be used instead of activator. It is a base that mixes well with other acidic substances like contact lens solution or vinegar.

Here’s what you need:

• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 1/4 cup water
• Food coloring (optional)

Steps:

1. Mix the baking soda, water, and food coloring together to form a paste
2. Add more water gradually until you reach the consistency of your choice
3. Knead the mixture with your hands until it turns into slime

Tip: If the mixture is too sticky, add more baking soda. If it’s too hard, add more water.

Hair Gel

Hair gel is an excellent ingredient for making slime that you can play with over and over again.

Here’s what you need:

• 1/2 cup clear hair gel
• 1/4 cup warm water
• Food coloring (optional)
• Glitter (optional)

Steps:

1. Combine the hair gel, warm water, food coloring, and glitter into a bowl
2. Mix until everything is fully combined
3. Knead the mixture until it turns into a slime

Toothpaste

Believe it or not, toothpaste can also be used as an activator for DIY slime. Just make sure you choose a white paste instead of a gel-based version.

Here’s what you need:

• Toothpaste (white)
• Baking soda
• Food coloring (optional)

Steps:

1. Mix the toothpaste and baking soda in a bowl. The ratio should be around 2:1
2. Add food coloring (optional)
3. Add more toothpaste if the mixture is too dry, or add more baking soda if it’s too wet
4. Knead the mixture with your hands until it turns into a slime

Laundry Detergent

Laundry detergent, preferably a liquid version, works well as an activator since it already contains surfactants, which break surface tension and help ingredients combine.

Here’s what you need:

• 1/2 cup clear or lightly colored laundry detergent
• 1/2 cup water
• Bowl
• Food coloring (optional)

Steps:

1. Pour laundry detergent and water into a bowl and mix them together
2. Add food coloring (optional)
3. Mix everything together until it becomes consistent enough to knead by hand
4. If it’s too watery, add more detergent, if it’s too stiff, add more water

III. The Secret Ingredient: Learn How to Make Slime without Activator

There is a secret ingredient that you can use to make slime without activator: Contact lens solution. Other alternatives include saline solution or borax alternative.

Why does it work? These solutions contain boric acid and sodium borate, which are chemicals used in many household cleaners. They lower the surface tension of the glue, making it stickier and giving slime its texture.

Here’s what you need:

• 1/2 cup clear glue
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon contact lens solution
• Food coloring

Steps:

1. Pour the clear glue into a bowl
2. Add baking soda and mix well
3. Add both food coloring and mix well
4. Add contact lens solution and mix until the slime pulls away from the bowl and becomes less sticky
5. Knead the mixture with your hands until it turns into a slime

IV. DIY Slime: Easy and Safe Recipe without Activator

Here’s a simple and safe recipe for making slime without an activator:

Here’s what you need:

• 1/2 cup white or clear school glue
• 1/2 cup water
• Food coloring
• 1/4 cup cornstarch

Steps:

1. Combine water and glue in a bowl
2. Add food coloring and cornstarch, then mix well.
3. If it’s too watery, add more cornstarch; if it’s too stiff, add more water.
4. Knead the mixture with your hands until it turns into a slime

Tip: You can also add glitter, scents, or beads for extra fun.

V. Slime Tutorial: No Activator? No Problem!

Let’s put everything we’ve learned into practice and demonstrate how to make slime without activator using any of the previous methods. Here’s what you need:

• Your preferred method and ingredients
• A bowl
• A spatula
• A plastic bag or container for storage

Steps:

1. Choose your preferred method and ingredients
2. Combine all the ingredients into the bowl
3. Mix everything together until it becomes sticky and difficult to stir
4. Take the mixture out of the bowl and knead it with your hands on a flat surface
5. Once it’s at your desired consistency, store it in a plastic bag or container.

Tip: Use warm water to help the ingredients combine more easily.

Checklist:

• Choose your preferred method and ingredients
• Mix everything together in a bowl
• Knead the mixture with your hands until it turns into a slime
• Store it for future playtime

VI. How to Make Slime the Natural Way: Activator-Free Recipes

Finally, some people may be interested in making slime using natural ingredients instead of using synthetic chemicals. Although there are fewer options, you still have some alternatives to activator. Try the following:

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is an excellent choice for making slime if you want to use natural alternatives. It creates a similar consistency as regular slime, and it’s non-toxic and completely safe for kids to play with.

Here’s what you need:

• Aloe vera gel
• Food coloring (optional)
• Cornstarch

Steps:

1. Mix the aloe vera gel and food coloring in a bowl
2. Add cornstarch to the mixture gradually until it becomes slimy
3. Knead the mixture with your hands until it becomes more consistent

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is another natural alternative for activator-free slime that you can make.

Here’s what you need:

• Coconut oil
• Cornstarch
• Food coloring (optional)

Steps:

1. Mix the paste with coconut oil and cornstarch in a bowl; the ratio should be around 1:1
2. Add food coloring (optional)
3. If the mixture is too dry, add more oil, if it’s too watery, add more cornstarch until you receive the desired consistency.
4. Knead the mixture with your hands until it becomes slimy.

Guar Gum

Finally, guar gum is a natural ingredient that can be used to make Slime. It’s commonly used in gluten-free baking since it acts as a binding agent.

Here’s what you need:

• Guar gum
• Water
• Food coloring (optional)

Steps:

1. Mix the guar gum and water in a bowl
2. Add food coloring (optional)
3. If the mixture is too dry, add more water, if it’s too watery, add more guar gum until it reaches your desired consistency
4. Knead the mixture with your hands until it turns into a slime

Tip: Keep in mind that natural alternatives may not last as long as Slime made with activators because they have a shorter shelf life.

VII. Conclusion

Creativity is essential when making Slime as there are multiple ways of doing it without activators. You can use simple household ingredients, secret recipes, or even natural options. Each recipe has its pros and cons, so experiment to find the method that suits your preferences and budget.

Next time you find yourself out of activator, remember that making slime is still possible. Get creative and try out some of the recipes in this article.

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