Alyssa Jagan - Ultimate Slime: DIY Tutorials for Crunchy Slime, Fluffy Slime, Fishbowl Slime, and More Than 100 Other Oddly Satisfying Recipes and Projects--Totally Borax Free!

In all honesty, Im unsure of where to begin thanking all the people who have supported me through this whirlwind. My sincerest gratitude to:

Amanda De Matos, who has been my cheerleader throughout this whole process. Thank you for teaching me how to take photos that arent blurry.

All my friends, especially Mansi Chugh, the Lane to my Rory and the Cristina to my Meredith. Thank you for dealing with my sleep-deprived brain and for the never-ending words of encouragement.

Every single one of my teachers and mentors, most importantly Ms. Welbourn and Ms. Cullen. All of you inspire me to learn more and do more.

The whole team at Quarto: Marissa Giambrone, Diane Naughton, Lara Neel, John Gettings, Mary Ann Hall, Winnie Prentiss, David Breuer, Ken Fund, and countless others. Thank you for all the time and energy youve put into making my dreams a reality.

Joy Aquilino, the best editor I could have asked for. You deserve an award for your patience and dedication.

My amazing familymy mother, father, grandparents, and sister. Thank you for the late night runs to the store for slime supplies, letting me take all the airtight containers in the house that I could find, and being there for me no matter what. I couldnt have done any of this without you guys.

Lastlythank you, Cierra Jagan, for your computer charger.

Slime is not a new thing for many of us, whether we made it in science class or with our parents when we were younger.

Well, slime is back and bigger than ever!

The trend began in the summer of 2016, spreading like wildfire through social media. I began sharing videos of my slime in late August and have since gained a following of over half a million. Slime has become a hobby and creative outlet for many people. Im constantly asked how to make slime, and I could never find a comprehensive guide to point people to, so I decided to write this book.

If you follow the instructions, youll find its fairly simple to make slime. I cover a few different options for activating slime, which means to make the ingredients in the slime come together to create the signature slimey texture. All the recipes in this book are borax-free. While I typically use borax solution as an activator, because this book is for kids, many of whom are beginner slimers and some of whom might be sensitive to borax, I wanted to share alternatives. Its your and your parents decision to choose which activator you would like to useplease research and talk to your parents about this before making slime so together you can make an informed decision.

Keep in mind that a chemical reaction is occurring when slime is made, regardless of which activator you use. Also, make sure that you are not allergic to any of the materials used in slime making.

Once youve mastered basic slimes, you can customize them using your imagination. This book offers some interesting ideas of what you can do with your slime, but youre also encouraged to experiment using your creativity.

Please post videos and photos of your creations on Instagram and YouTube with the hashtag #craftyslimecreations so we can see slime inspired by the book or new and creative ways you have used slime. Ive connected with lots of great people by making slime and sharing it on social mediaIm sure you will too!

MAKING SLIME SAFELY: A NOTE FOR ADULTS

Always supervise children closely when theyre working with slime or any of its ingredients. Handle all products used to make slime carefully.

Do not use a product if you or a child has a sensitivity to it, and discontinue the use of any product if you or a child has an adverse reaction to it.

Never eat slime and never let children put slime or any of its ingredients in their mouths.

Always label slime so it wont be mistaken for food. Its especially important to label food replicas that are made with slime to avoid having someone mistake them for food.

Always store slime out of the reach of children, especially young children and pets.

Do not prepare slime on surfaces or in areas used to prepare or serve food.

Always use disposable bowls and utensils to make slime. Or, set aside a set of bowls and utensils that you use only for slime making and never reuse them for food preparation or for bathing.

Avoid getting slime on exposed skin or clothing.

Always have adequate ventilation when making slime.

Always make and store slime at room temperature. Never freeze or heat slime.

When throwing slime away, make sure youre in compliance with local, state, and federal laws for disposing its ingredients.

After handling slime, always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

SLIME BASICS

THIS CHAPTER IS THE FOUNDATION FOR EVERYTHING ELSE IN THIS BOOK. THESE BASIC RECIPES AND TIPS AND TRICKS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR MAKING SLIME SUCCESSFULLY.