INTRODUCTION
Slime has changed my life. Ever since this ooey, gooey substance came into my life, Ive been hooked.
Slime has so many different purposes. Firstly, slime is a stress reliever. I play with it while doing my math homework or when I need to destress after a long day.
Slime is also fun. There are so many interesting ways to make and play with slime! Its such a great craftits the perfect activity to do alone, but its also a fun way to spend time with your friends. Its great to knead the more dough-like slimes and to poke thick slimes.
And, of course, slime is a creative outlet. You can customize every single aspect of slime and make it your own. You can also make slime as simple or as intricate as you want. There are endless possibilities with slime, and there are still new slimes being created and discovered.
After writing my first slime recipe book, Ultimate Slime, I knew I had more to share with you. In this book, there are more than 100 all-new slime recipes and projects that are better than ever and take slime to the next levelthats why its the Extreme Edition!
Back in 2016, slime took social media by storm, and the community is still thriving. I began posting about my slimey creations in the summer of 2016 and have since gained a following of more than 800,000 on my Instagram account, @craftyslimecreator. I also share longer videos on my YouTube channel, Alyssa J.
Slime is truly an amazing hobby, and if you follow the steps in this book, its fairly straightforward. You can create the master slimes in many different ways. An important part of slime making is activating the slime, which means that the slime forms a blob and creates the slimey texture. Its your and your parents decision to choose the activator youre going to use. Make sure you do your research and discuss this with your parents before making slime. Keep in mind that regardless of which activator you choose, a chemical reaction will take place. Also be sure to check that you dont have any allergies to any ingredients that you use to make slime.
Please keep in mind that in this book Im sharing examples of what Iand some lovely contributorshave done with slime, and that you can experiment to your hearts content! Experiment with ratios of ingredients, colors, and textures! Remember to have fun with slime.
Dont forget to post videos and photos of your creations on Instagram and to use the hashtag #craftyslimecreations so I can see the slimes you make. The slime community on social media is so welcoming. Cant wait to see you there!
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 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 hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Slime Startup
THIS CHAPTER IS THE BASIS FOR THE REST OF THE RECIPES IN THIS BOOK. IF YOU MASTER THESE BASE RECIPES AND LEARN WHAT ALL THESE INGREDIENTS DO, THEN YOULL BE A SLIME PRO! THE MORE YOU EXPERIMENT WITH THESE INGREDIENTS, THE MORE FUN SLIME MAKING WILL BE.
ESSENTIAL SLIME SUPPLIES
In this section, youll find all the necessary ingredients for slime. Slime consists of two main components: a glue base and activator. You can add other ingredients to change the texture.
Remember to have an adult with you to help so that they can make sure you use the ingredients safely.
POLYVINYL ACETATE (PVA) GLUE
PVA glue is essential to slime making. Make sure that you use only nontoxic glues. To test if a glue contains PVA, put some on paper and let it dry. If its clear when its dry, then it contains PVA. The recipes in this book use two types of glue: white glue and clear glue.
I use two white glues: Elmers School Glue and Elmers Glue-All. These glues have very different consistencies. School Glue has a thinner consistency, which creates stretchier, glossier slimes. Glue-All has a much thicker, heavier consistency, resulting in slimes that are glossy when you let them sit, but become matte when you play with them.
Depending on the activator, there are different ways to make slime with these glues. I recommend starting with School Glue, as it produces the best product consistently, whereas Glue-All is a more advanced glue. For further details, see the Basic White Glue Slime recipe shown .
For clear glue, I use Elmers Clear Glue, specifically in the quart (946 ml) size. Currently, Elmers Clear Glue in the quart size (946 ml) produces the clearest slime; the glue in the gallon (3.8 L) size can have a yellow tint. You can use the gallon (3.8 L) size if youre planning to color your slime since the yellow wont show, but for perfectly clear slime, use the quart (946 ml) size.
Each recipe requires a different glue and specifies which one youll need. For example, Cloud Slime (see ) must be made with clear glue to create the correct, sizzly texture.
ACTIVATORS
An activator is crucial to making slime. When you add the perfect amount, it activates the glues polymer (plastic-like) molecules so they become stretchy and create the signature slimey texture. I use three borax-free options.