How to make do-it-yourself slime from dough at home
Slime, or slime, is a children's toy, which is a slimy, jelly-like substance capable of sticking to or repelling surfaces. Such a toy is easy to make from scrap materials found in any household. There are various ways to make a slime on your own, which differ from each other in materials, as well as in the appearance and consistency of the formed toy. We will figure out how to make a slime from the dough with our own hands.
What is special about flour mud
The classic version of slime made with flour, water and food coloring, without adding additional ingredients, is the safest slime. Therefore, if a child accidentally eats a piece of such a toy, nothing bad will happen to his body, unlike the situation of swallowing sludge from the store or sludge prepared with glue, shampoo, washing-up liquid, shaving foam and other ingredients that cannot be used in food. .
It should be noted that paste-based slimes have a rather short shelf life and quickly lose their consistency. However, this is offset by the fact that this version of slime is one of the easiest to make, so you can make a new toy anytime.
Receipts
Let's look at two of the most famous recipes for making a stretchy toy out of dough.Let's take a look at a classic recipe based on safe ingredients, as well as a recipe with the addition of shower gel.
With shower gel
For the first recipe we need flour, hydrogen peroxide and shower gel. Instead of shower gel, you can use hair shampoo. The first thing we need to do is mix two for a shower gel and hydrogen peroxide in a bowl. Mix well until you obtain a thick and homogeneous foam.
When the thickness we need is reached, we put the bowl with the mixture in the freezer and keep it there for a few minutes. Then we remove the bowl from the freezer and begin to gradually add flour to the mixture, stirring constantly. Our task is to make the mass thick and dense. We reach a consistency and knead it in our hands. The slime will stick to your hands - this is normal at this stage of cooking.
We put the slime in an airtight container, tightly closing the lid, and leave it for a day. Then we remove the slime from the container and, having wet our hands with oil, knead it again until it stops sticking to our hands. As a result of all actions, a viscous substance pleasant to the touch should be obtained.
Classic
In the classic recipe for making slime from paste, only edible ingredients are used, so this slime is the safest.
And even if a child accidentally swallows a piece of such a substance, it is guaranteed not to harm his body.
To prepare a classic viscous dough we need flour, food coloring, water and a bowl to mix the ingredients. Sift the flour into a bowl, then add a little cold water.Now add exactly the same amount of hot water to the bowl, but not boiling water. Gradually add food coloring, stirring constantly, to achieve desired uniformity and color contrast.
Put the container with the resulting mixture in the refrigerator and wait for it to cool. Then remove the bowl from the refrigerator and knead the toy with your hands. The result is a soft substance that is easy and pleasant to knead in the hands.
What to do if it doesn't work
Sometimes it happens that the slime turns out to be too liquid and does not want to thicken. Do not despair, this situation is easy to correct. Try adding more flour first. When stirring the mass, add the flour gradually, since the consistency density that will be obtained at the exit directly depends on its quantity. Mix everything well, adding flour until you get the desired thickness.
You can also use other thickeners. Salt and food starch are safe thickeners. Sodium tetraborate, or boron tetraborate, is also a versatile thickener suitable for all situations. A few drops of boron are enough to make the mixture thick and gooey.
However, remember that sodium tetraborate is not a safe substance for the body. Therefore, when used in the classic dough-based slime recipe, the toy will no longer be completely safe for the child's body.
If, on the other hand, you have gone too far with the flour and the mixture ends up being solid and not stretching, add a small amount of hot boiled water to it.
Then cover the slime with a lid and let it sit for a few minutes. Then take the mass in your hands and knead.You can also put the mass in the microwave after adding boiling water and heating it for forty seconds - this will help to quickly soften the hardened mud.
Storage and Usage Rules
Slime is a toy that quickly deteriorates and loses its properties. Usually after a few days the mass loses its viscosity and plasticity. You can extend the life of your toy by following a few simple rules. First, always store your toy in an airtight container. Slime particularly dislikes exposure to air and direct sunlight, and the container is able to protect the slime from their effects. Second, if possible, store the container of slime in a dark, cool place, such as a refrigerator. This will additionally protect the toy from direct sunlight and high temperatures.
Tips & Tricks
Try adding salt to the composition while sculpting a slime from flour. Salty dough will make the mass thicker, and it will not crumble.You can scent your toy with essential oils or specialty slime scents sold at specialty stores. Fragrances are usually made from food ingredients, so they are safe for the body.
