Slime Care
Your slime may become sticky or hard...
SOME TIPS...
- Poke your slime with one finger to make sure it isn't too sticky.
- Make activator before attempting to touch your slime. I include Borax powder and instructions for making activator with each order.
- Wash your hands before touching slime (slime will leave a residue on dirty hands).
- Play with slime on or over a clean table.
- Handle slime quickly so it doesn't stick to your hands.
- Have fun and get creative! There is no wrong way to play with slime.
HOW TO MAKE & USE ACTIVATOR:
Use activator if you feel like your slime is too sticky or runny.
How much do you use? Personally, I don't like slime that is too sticky, so I tend to use more. But this is totally up to you! Just remember to add little by little because using too much activator will ruin your slime!
- Add 1 tsp borax to 1 cup of warm water.
- Mix solution until the borax dissolves.
- Add solution to slime in SMALL AMOUNTS.
- Knead slime until smooth.
ADDING TOO MUCH ACTIVATOR → RUBBERY SLIME
NOT ADDING ENOUGH ACTIVATOR → SLIME WILL REMAIN STICKY
SLIME FIXES:
hard →
Warming it up with your hands will help. If it's still too hard you can try adding unscented lotion or baby oil and kneading (do not use on clear slimes). If still hard, you can add white or clear glue and knead some more. Leave out in the sun in a sealed container for a few days.
Remember: slime naturally melts over time!
sticky →
Add activator in VERY SMALL amounts! Knead any lumps out of your slime until it's smooth. Careful not to use too much!
still sticky →
Not all slimes are meant to be holdable! Some slimes are meant to be played with on surfaces. You can also try poking and handling it quickly. Also if your slime has charms or beads in it, you need it to be sticky to hold them so they don't fall out!
CARING FOR YOUR SLIME:
Slime has a limited life span.
It's normal for slime to shrink and deflate over time!
- Wash your hands before touching your slime to reduce the dirt/dust caught in your slime.
- Always keep your slime in it's container when you're not playing with it to prevent it from drying out.
- Reactivate it frequently! It's difficult to activate slime that has completely melted.
- Store in a cool place that's out of the sun.
If you have any further questions, or need help selecting the "right" slime for you, please contact me!
Got Slime Stains?
Soak the stain in white vinegar for 5 minutes and then rinse off any slime particles with warm water while the vinegar is still wet. Wash as normal.
For furniture or rugs, also soak in white vinegar then use brush to gently brush off slime. Blot/soak-up excess liquid with clean paper towel. Then air dry or vacuum.
