8 recipes for making hand cream at home
The main characteristic of a slime (or slime) is its ability to stretch and adhere to various surfaces. Thanks to this, this toy has spread among children in different countries. Previously, slime was sold exclusively in stores. But now, with the spread of the Internet, easy ways have become available to solve the question of how to make slime yourself from hand cream or other ingredients.
What is special about the ingredient?
There are several varieties of hand creams. These products differ in their composition, which is selected for a specific skin type. The hand cream is used to moisturize, soften and protect the dermis. Considering these goals, the composition of these cosmetics is selected.The basis of hand creams is water, which binds the components of the slime and gives it viscosity. And glycerin, vegetable fats and other ingredients increase slime firmness.
The use of hand cream as one of the components of slime is also justified, since this component reduces the risk of allergic reactions and other side effects when in contact with a toy.
How to choose the right cream?
The market offers a wide range of hand creams. These cosmetics differ in their composition and consistency. Creams may contain:
- vegetable and animal fats;
- glycerol;
- essential oils;
- silicones;
- petroleum jelly and other components.
Each of these ingredients can have some effect on the consistency of future slime. However, despite the above, you should choose a cream, guided by the following rules:
- buy a product with a thick consistency;
- do not buy creams whose shelf life has expired (because of this, allergic reactions occur when in contact with mud);
- do not buy a product that contains ingredients that cause an allergic reaction.
For the manufacture of a slime, inexpensive creams that meet the above requirements are suitable.
Popular recipes
The hand cream contains all the ingredients needed to make a slime. Therefore, having purchased such a cosmetic, you can immediately start creating slime. But if there is a desire to make an original toy with a non-standard color or smell, additional ingredients will be required.
The easiest
To make a slime, you will need to follow these steps:
- Squeeze the cream into a prepared container.
- Add a few drops of cologne.
- When the mixture acquires a consistency resembling liquid rubber, the composition should be taken in hand and kneaded for 20 minutes.
At the end of the specified period, you should get a slime. If necessary, add cream or cologne to the finished mixture. It is recommended to make such slime outdoors. High concentration cologne causes headaches and other symptoms of intoxication in the body.
In a plastic bag
To make slime according to this recipe, you will need:
- strong plastic bag;
- half a teaspoon of baking soda;
- 2 teaspoons of dish soap
- tinting (you can take paints);
- 3 teaspoons of hand cream.
First you need to mix the first two components. Then the last ingredients are added to the composition. This mass must be thoroughly mixed, achieving a homogeneous structure and breaking all the lumps. After the end of the process, the composition should be placed in a plastic bag, and the last in the refrigerator for 6 hours. At the end of the allotted time, the slime is ready.
If the sludge does not acquire a viscous consistency after six hours, the bag with the prepared mass should be returned to the cold. Ideally, if the slime is kept at a negative temperature for 24 hours.
For the little ones
If a slime is created for preschool children, then it is necessary to use ingredients that do not cause allergic reactions and other side effects. Mud in this case is often used to develop fine motor skills of the hands, which has a positive effect on the intellectual development of the child.
This recipe will require:
- 2 tablespoons of cream;
- Dishwashing liquid;
- body oil recommended for children;
- 4 tablespoons of flour.
First you need to mix the first two ingredients. Then dye (if necessary) and flour are added to the resulting mass. It is recommended to pour the latter slowly, immediately breaking up the resulting lumps.
After the mixture thickens, the mass should be taken in hand and kneaded until the composition acquires the required consistency.
To improve ductility, it is recommended to use starch instead of flour. This component is also added when the original mass remains soft after mixing. The starch absorbs some of the water, making the composition thick.
Velvety hand eraser
The velvety slime has an original appearance, it is pleasant to the touch. To create such a slime, you will need:
- 3 tablespoons of dish soap and baby powder (talcum powder);
- a tablespoon of hand cream;
- a small amount of oil;
- Hair polish.
In a prepared container, mix dish detergent and hairspray. In addition, baby powder is introduced into the composition. After that, the mass should be mixed for three minutes, add oil and return to the first stage. At the end, you should get a slime. If the slime is not elastic enough, add baby powder to the mass, which will remove excess moisture.
Elastic
To create slime, you will need to prepare:
- 60 milliliters of PVA glue;
- a tablespoon of wheat flour;
- 2 teaspoons of cream;
- a little more than half a cup of water;
- shaving cream;
- half a teaspoon of baking soda;
- lens cleaning solution.
For a minute it is necessary to mix the glue with the cream in the prepared container. Then flour and soda are added to the mass. After mixing these components, shaving foam is added to the composition, then 4 drops of lens cleaning solution. This mass should be kneaded for five minutes or more, until the mud acquires the desired consistency. Get slime with shiny shine, in addition to the indicated components, 30 milliliters of stationery glue will need to be added to the composition.
With perfume
This slime recipe is no different from the first one. The only difference is that in this case, instead of cologne, perfume is used, which gives a pleasant aroma.
With flour
In addition to hand cream, flour and water are used as components for making mud in the proportion of 400 grams per half glass (50 milliliters hot and cold each), respectively. All components should also be mixed until smooth. Then the resulting mass should be placed in the cold for 2 hours.
If the mud turns out to be of an unsuitable consistency, then hand cream, starch or another thickener can be added to the composition. Or send the mass back to the refrigerator.
PVA-free
According to this recipe, you need to mix salt, toothpaste and shampoo. And then a few drops of sodium tetraborate should be added to the resulting mass.
Rules for storing and using slime
To prolong the life of the slime, the following recommendations should be observed:
- keep refrigerated in a container with a resealable lid;
- do not heat or expose to direct sunlight;
- soak dry mud in water and treat wet mud with salt;
- avoid contact with fluffy surfaces.
It is not recommended to store slime for more than 10 days. Due to the presence of natural components in the composition of this toy, mold, which is harmful to health, forms over time inside the slime.
Tips & Tricks
To increase the elasticity of the slime, vinegar should be added to the finished mass. If you need to make the slime more viscous, mix the composition with a few drops of glycerin. To increase the size of the toy, the latter must be placed in a container of water. And adding hydrogen peroxide will result in a fluffy slime.
All dyes can be used. But if a child plays with a slime, it is recommended to introduce into the composition food components that do not cause an allergic reaction.