How to make pearl slime with your own hands at home

In 1976, Mattel (United States of America) began selling a canned greenish tint that resembled jelly and had a high viscosity. Slime did not gain much popularity back then, but today this toy is used by both children and adults. One of its varieties is pearl mud.

Description and characteristics

Pearl slime has a pearly hue, reminiscent of jelly. Its colors are not as colorful as slimes of other colors, but this does not prevent the toy from performing its main functions: relaxation, stress relief. The pearl slime is elastic and pleasant to the touch. Moving it from hand to hand, you can notice how smoothly it flows.

How to choose and prepare ingredients

To make pearl slime, you need to prepare the following ingredients:

1. Transparent glue. Do not use white glue.
2. Shaving cream.
3. Thickening. Borax is recommended.
4. Glass of water.
5. A bowl with a spoon.

How to cook slime

Making a pearl slime is easy. The recipe is as follows:

1. Pour clear glue into a bowl.
2. Add a large amount of foam to the bowl.
3. Stir the contents of the bowl until smooth, like toothpaste.
4. Add a thickener and don't forget the slime.
5. If the slime has become too hard, pour glue on it and remember it in your hands.
6. Close the bowl and put it in a secluded place for 3-4 days.

Application and storage rules

Remember the rules for using the toy:

1. Do not play with slime too often and for a long time. Otherwise, the mud will accumulate dirt on itself and become smaller. In this case, the same will happen if the toy is played very rarely. It is necessary to adhere to the "golden mean".
2. Do not forcibly throw the toy onto wall/floor/ceiling surfaces. High shock loads can seriously damage slime.
3. Make sure mud does not fall in dusty areas. Dust will negatively affect the condition of the product. If the slime gets dirty, rinse it off. Pour water into a bowl and rinse the toy in it. You cannot wipe the lizun with alcohol.
4. Children under three years old should play with slime exclusively in the presence of mom / dad. If the baby wants to put the toy in his mouth, parents should stop him immediately.

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Proper storage of slime depends on its condition and how long it has been in use. If the toy is stored incorrectly, it may become smaller or become unusable. It's best to store your slime in a container with an airtight lid.

If you don't have a container, you can use a cosmetic jar or an airtight (zipper) bag. Do not allow air to enter the storage container, as this can dry out the mud.

Temperature jumps are bad for the condition of the slime, so store it at a temperature of 3 to 10 degrees (preferably in the refrigerator).

If the slime is not stored in the refrigerator, make sure it does not come into contact with direct sunlight.

Tips & Tricks

Unfortunately, slime, like any other toy, can lose its properties. Usually, the condition of slime deteriorates due to improper care or natural wear and tear. It is possible to return the toy to its normal state if you follow these recommendations (recommendations are given for each particular case):

1. The slime is too runny. The reason lies in the excessive amount of fluid. Place 2 grains of salt in a bowl of slime and shake it. The salt will absorb the excess water. Remove the salt grains and leave the slime in the container for a few days.
2. The toy has hardened. Here the reason is either too much salt or too much use of the toy. Pour a few drops of water on the slime and leave for 3.5 hours in a dark place where the sun's rays do not penetrate.
3. The slime has become too sticky. Stickiness can be caused by both high humidity and high storage temperatures. Add a drop of thickener to the slime and refrigerate for 3-4 hours. If the toy is still sticky, remember it for 2-3 minutes.

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Slime is a short-lived product, however, if you take good care of it and follow the rules of use, it will serve you for more than a month. It's easy and fun to play with, and the toy itself is quite simple to make. Do not forget the possibility of repainting the pearl product in the color you need. You can perform repainting with improvised means.