We're going to share with you DIY Slime Without Borax, for a safer magical mermaid slime experience!
It's easy to make your own slime and we have a tutorial for How to Make Mermaid Slime Without Borax your kids will love.
This mermaid inspired slime is so easy to make and doesn't use Borax! PIN IT HERE!
If you're looking for how to make mermaid slime without borax, you can use contact solution. It contains trace amounts of boric acid, which is considered safe for children to use because of the small amount needed. Of course, adult supervision is important for making and playing with slime, especially for younger children.
Please note: We do not recommend slime for children under the age of 3. Always wash your hands after making and playing with slime. For young children, we suggest trying this edible fluffy slime recipe instead.
My kids literally played with this slime for hours when we made it! Keep in mind that the more it is played with, the less vibrant the colors will be. Eventually they'll all mush together into a slivery-grey blob.
Tips for How to Make Mermaid Slime Without Borax
Check the date on your baking soda. Do not use expired baking soda as the mixture will not come together.
Using clear glue gives you more vibrant colors.
Store slime in a container or resealable bag.
What Are the Supplies You Need to Make DIY Slime Without Borax?
✔ baking soda
✔ contact lens solutions
✔ Elmers clear school glue
✔ food coloring
✔ glitter glue "pens"
✔ glitter
Note: I purchased this Elmer’s Rainbow Glitter Glue Pen Set from Amazon, which has a wide variety of colors. If you make a lot of slime, this is a great way to go.
What Kind of Contact Solution Should I Use for Slime?
Not all contact solutions will work so be sure that you're using on containing borate or boric acid. Without that ingredient, the slime will not come together correctly.
Can You Use a Glue Stick to Make Slime?
I have not personally tested this method, therefore I cannot recommend it.
How to Make Mermaid Slime Without Borax
This "recipe" makes three different colors of slime, which, when blended carefully look like a shimmering mermaid tail. Here's How to Make Mermaid Slime Without Borax that your kids (and you!) will love:
Materials
PURPLE GLITTER SLIME
½ tablespoon baking soda
1-¼ tablespoon contact lens solution
5 oz Elmer's CLEAR Liquid School Glue
1 oz purple glitter glue pen
1 drop red food coloring
1 drop blue food coloring
silver glitter (optional)
TEAL GLITTER SLIME
½ tablespoon baking soda
1-¼ tablespoon contact lens solution
5 oz Elmer's CLEAR Liquid School Glue
1 oz teal glitter glue pen
1 drop green food coloring
1 drop blue food coloring
silver glitter (optional)
BLUE GLITTER SLIME
½ tablespoon baking soda
1-¼ tablespoon contact lens solution
5 oz Elmer's CLEAR Liquid School Glue
1 oz blue glitter glue pen
1 drop blue food coloring
silver glitter (optional)
You will also need 3 bowls, and some spatulas or spoons.
Instructions:
In a small bowl, mix together 5 ounces of clear glitter glue with the baking soda and contact solution and the food coloring. After that, add the glitter glue and mix to combine.
If the mixture doesn't stick to your hands, it's mixed well enough to be kneaded by hand.
Repeat the process for the other colors.
Gently fold the three colors together.
Tips for Playing with Slime
Have children make and play with slime while sitting at a table in a room with hardwood floors. (Slime is NOT fun to get out of the carpet!)
Add a little additional contact solution if the slime is too sticky.
The more the colors are mixed together, the less vibrant the color will be.
To revive older slime, try adding just a little water. If that doesn't work, you'll need to make a new batch.
Unicorn Slime Variation:
Use pink glitter glue to make pink slime. Add 2 tablespoons gold glitter to the mixture. Pull together the pink and gold glitter slime with the green, blue, and purple slime for a unicorn mixture.
Galaxy Slime Variation:
Instead of making green slime, use black glitter glue to mix up black. Add in about 2 tablespoons of silver glitter to the mixture. When the purple and blue are twisted with the black, you'll have something that resembles the galaxy! This is a super fun addition to a Star Wars birthday party.
Make a DIY Slime Kit Gift!
If you're looking for a fun birthday gift, this set makes a great present! To make a DIY slime kit, just pick up some baking soda, food coloring (optional) and contact solution and you have all the things needed to make sparkly slime.
Yield: 3 colors
Mermaid Slime without Borax
If you're searching for a mermaid slime without Borax, here is an very simple recipe!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
DifficultyEasy
Estimated Cost10
Materials
½ tablespoon baking soda
1 ¼ tablespoon contact lens solution
5 oz Elmer's CLEAR Liquid School Glue
1 oz glitter pen (any color you want your slime to be. We did purple, teal and blue.)
Food coloring (whichever color you use of the glitter pen to accent the color)
Silver glitter
Tools
Small bowl
Spoon to mix
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together 5 ounces of clear glitter glue with the baking soda, contact solution and food coloring. After that, add the glitter and mix to combine.
If the mixture doesn't stick to your hands, it's mixed well enough to be kneaded by hand.
Repeat the process for the other colors.
Gently fold the three colors together.
Notes
Avoid playing with this slime near carpet.
If you slime is too sitcky, add a little more contact solution.
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Great question... I guess it depends somewhat on how often your child plays with it. My kiddos play with it constantly, so a batch typically lasts a couple weeks at the most.
Thanks for stopping by, Audrey!
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Audrey says
How long does the slime last I’d sealed up in an air tight container?
Ang Paris says
Great question... I guess it depends somewhat on how often your child plays with it. My kiddos play with it constantly, so a batch typically lasts a couple weeks at the most.
Thanks for stopping by, Audrey!
Linda says
I made this with my kids and it came out good. Lots of fun!!