All about slimes

There are many different anti-stress toys. Slime is a very popular option. It can be purchased in the store, or you can make it yourself from the simplest components. In this article, we will learn all the fun about slimes.

Slime is also called "slime". It is a toy that is made of a very soft, viscous material that resembles jelly. This material is characterized by the properties of a non-Newtonian liquid.

For the first time this interesting thing was made in 1976. It looked like green slime and was sold in miniature plastic containers. The toy got its memorable name "slime" because it has a similarity to the famous hero of the movie "Ghostbusters".

Slime is a very popular toy that you can have fun with. It is interesting and fun to play with a slime, but it can be used for more than that. Let's figure out in detail what this anti-stress item is for.

• Due to the peculiarities of its consistency, slime makes it possible to carry out almost any manipulation with it.
• The toy can be kneaded with hands without any problems, collected in a ball, stretched, and then molded into various shapes.
• Slime can be thrown against a ceiling or wall. In this case, the slime will stick to any substrate and very slowly descend from it. Also, the toy can stick and smear after being thrown.
• For young children, slime can serve as good entertainment, but for adult users, it is a great way to relieve stress and relax.By kneading the slime in their hands, flattening it, winding it around their fingers, people can relax the nervous system, relieve the accumulated tension. For such purposes, those slimes that have special additives in their composition, for example, small balls or various figures, and so on, are especially well suited.
• From the little thing in question, it will turn out to inflate large bubbles, which then burst coolly.
• Some users like to take a bath with “in the company of a slime,” use this item as a bathing toy.
• There are also types of slimes that are adapted for sculpting different figures. Such options are able to maintain their shape for some time, but after that they spread again.
• Slime is a very useful toy as it can help develop fine motor skills in young children. In addition, when kneading such a little thing, the muscles of the hands are strengthened, and the joints are lightly charged.
• Slime can be used to clean the keyboard, as it is able to penetrate into the small spaces between the buttons, drawing out all the dust and dirt from there. This type of cleaner is used by many people because it is convenient and effective.

There are many different types of slimes. Each option has its own characteristics of structure and operation. Let's take a closer look at the most popular options.

This type of slime has a consistency that is very similar to softened butter. This toy is ideal for anti-stress treatments, as it has the most delicate texture. Butter-slime is pleasant to knead in your hands, it can be smeared on different surfaces. This is one of the favorite toys of many users.

This name belongs to the crispy slime. This variety is also wildly popular. Crunchy slime is beautiful, pleasant and as soft as possible. When a person kneads this toy in his hands, it emits a characteristic crunch. The product under consideration is based on the usual original slime or a colorless material with a jelly-like texture. Very small foam balls are introduced into the selected base. Crunchy slime can hold its shape very well.

This type of slime differs from the classic version only in its interesting packaging. On the latter, a ninja mask is depicted, and a plastic katana is glued. Such a toy immediately attracts the attention of children due to its creative design.

The surface of this type of slime has a very beautiful glossy sheen. Despite the seeming complexity, it is quite possible to make a glossy slime at home. To do this, add baby oil-lotion to the main composition. Glitter can also be added to this type of anti-stress toy. The iridescent and shiny slime is very popular with boys and girls as it looks amazing.

Like the butterfly slime discussed above, fluffy can also be made at home and with your own hands. Such a toy is made on the basis of shaving foam. However, a component such as starch is additionally added to a slime of this type. Due to its composition, fluffy-slime retains lightness, airiness and maximum softness. Thanks to this, it is very pleasant to wrinkle it in your hands.

This slime is called "glass" for a reason. It is completely colorless. If you look at it, then it evokes associations with liquid glass. Some people make this original slime at home using silicate glue for its base.

An interesting anti-stress in the grid is good because it is not exposed to dirt, cannot spread, and does not need a perfectly sealed storage. Such a toy is presented in the form of a slime, located inside a rubber shell, placed in a mesh with large cells.

If you click on this toy, the slime will inevitably be squeezed out of all the cells of the net in the form of large balls. After that, the product returns to its original state. You can make a slime in a net at home by placing a classic slime in a simple balloon, and then in a net. As the last component, you can use a vegetable mesh.

On the options discussed above, the list of popular slimes does not end there. There are many other original anti-stress toys of this type. Here is some of them.

• With a toy inside. Basically, this slime has a transparent or translucent consistency. In its inner part there is a hidden toy of any kind. For example, it could be a miniature dinosaur, insect, or other plastic figurine.

• Chameleon. This type of anti-stress slime looks very nice and impressive. It is able to change its color based on the temperature values ​​that surround it.

• Monster Slime. An original plastic toy, which is realized in a set with two plastic eyes.

• Iceberg. A crispy ice-like crust forms in the upper part of such a slime. With vigorous kneading, the latter disappears.

• Mountain. Slime got this name because it actually looks like a mountain. It is made up of 2-3 flowers, lying on top of each other from bottom to top. The lower part of such an interesting toy is made dark, and the top is light. This is how the view of the mountain is formed.

• Space. As a rule, space slime is made in black. Its base is made both liquid and thick in consistency. Various dyes and small stars are added to the basis of such an anti-stress. Due to this composition, part of the toy is interestingly colored, creating the effect of the milky way. In the dark, the space product can glow.

• Ombre. A very beautiful option, which consists of several colors at once, smoothly passing one into another. The toy is made as soft and tender as possible, easily kneading in the hands.

• Flavored. This can be almost any variety of slimes, regardless of their color or consistency, which include flavoring. In any form, the product will exude notes of a pleasant aroma, which was chosen by the buyer. There are many varieties of scent, for example, chocolate, strawberry, mango, and so on.

• Magnetic. One of the most popular slime options for children. This toy contains a special iron powder that determines the properties of the product. If you bring a magnet closer to such a slime, then it will begin to take unusual shapes. To the touch, this option is slightly harder than analogues, it can be made in a variety of colors.

Slime can be made at home. You can make such an anti-stress toy from different materials and additional ingredients.

For example, a wonderful and very soft slime can be made from shower gel. Here's a list of the ingredients:

• 1 bag of ball plasticine;
• 1 tsp shower gel;
• 1.5 tsp water;
• 3-4 servings of Teymurov's spray.

The do-it-yourself cooking method will be like this.

• The ball plasticine component is kneaded until it becomes soft, and then transferred to a free container for further mixing.
• Now water is added to the container.
• Use a spatula to thoroughly knead the plasticine and liquid.
• As soon as the plasticine component has absorbed water, it will be possible to proceed to adding the gel.
• The ingredients are mixed well again.
• As soon as the formed clot ceases to be too sticky and staining the container, you can knead it in your hands.
• Further, Teymurov's spray is added to the mixture.
• The ingredients are kneaded again by hand until the slime begins to peel off the skin.

A cool slime is obtained from a gel combined with salt. For manufacturing, you will need:

• 1 tbsp. l. shower gel;
• 2 drops of any pigment;
• 1 pinch of salt.

Let's analyze the step-by-step instructions for modeling a toy.

• You should take clean dishes. First, the main component, the gel, is added to it.
• Next, it must be diluted with a coloring ingredient.
• The first kneading is done, after which the liquid mixture should acquire a uniform color.
• Now you can add salt.
• All ingredients must be thoroughly mixed with a wooden stick. After that, the mixture is transferred to the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
• After that, the solution is mixed again, picking up from the edges of the container to its central part.

Let's find out what components will be needed to make a flowing slime:

• starch - 5-6 tbsp. l .;
• sparkles - 1 tsp;
• paints of any color - 3 drops;
• liquid soap - 2 tbsp. l.

The slime is made like this.

• Ideally clean and dry dishes are taken. Soap is poured into it along with a coloring component. Knead everything thoroughly.
• Continuing stirring, sprinkle glitter and starch in small portions.
• When the composition is collected in a single consistency, it will need to be kneaded well in your hands.

A cool slime can be formed from the following ingredients:

• 110 ml of liquid stationery glue;
• 0.5 tsp hand creams;
• 5 servings of liquid soap;
• 1 tsp shampoo;
• 3 servings of shower gel;
• 2 tbsp. l. shaving foam;
• 3 drops of dye;
• 0.5 tsp sodium tetraborate.

A slime is made according to the following scheme.

• Take a dry and clean cup. Liquid soap is poured into it, as well as an adhesive solution.
• The ingredients mix well until bubbles form.
• Then shampoo is poured. After that, the mixture is kneaded again and supplemented with dye.
• Then shower gel is added.
• The base is shaken, then supplemented with hand cream.
• The ingredients are kneaded again with a spatula.
• For splendor and lightness, a shaving foam is introduced into the combination of components.
• Now everything needs to be kneaded especially carefully.
• It remains only to pour in tetraborate. The base is kneaded with a spoon until it becomes thick.
• A beautiful slime will be ready after kneading in your hands.

For information on how to make this slime, see the next video.

Excellent slimes are obtained on the basis of a cream and a tooth-brushing paste. Here is a complete list of components:

• 60 ml of PVA liquid adhesive composition;
• 8-9 drops of sodium tetraborate;
• 1.5 cream of oily consistency;
• 2 pea toothpaste;
• 1 pack of airy plasticine material.

The toy is made like this.

• First, an adhesive solution is poured into the washed and dried dishes. Tetraborate is added to it.
• The mixture is kneaded with a stick or spatula until curdled.
• The mixture is now kneaded by hand.
• Half of the fat cream is squeezed onto the surface of the clot.
• The composition is re-kneaded in the hands.
• Now the toothpaste is introduced, then the mixture of components is kneaded again.
• The final ingredient will be an air-type plasticine mass.
• Mix both bases well until they are smooth.
• Next, you can add the rest of the cream.
• The toy is kneaded in hands until it acquires the desired elasticity.

Let's take a look at some helpful tips for properly storing and caring for your anti-stress toy.

• In open air conditions such a product can dry out and acquire very small dimensions. You cannot leave the slime in the open form. It should always be in a special jar, box or other container. After playing with the slime, it must be immediately removed and sealed. The best storage place is the refrigerator.
• Slime should be used with care. It is advisable not to drop it on the ground, so as not to clean it for a long time and to no avail. After receiving certain serious damage, it will be impossible to correct the condition of the toy.
• When the weather is hot outside the window, the slime often sticks to the hands. If the user encounters such a problem, then the product should be supplemented with a few drops of sodium tetraborate.
• If the toy becomes too hard and tears, then it can be supplemented with a few drops of glycerin or a small amount of baby cream. In addition, the product can save heat. It's not about boiling a toy or placing it on a battery, but it can be sent to the microwave for heating for 10-15 seconds.
• Salt should be added to the anti-stress product from time to time. Thanks to this, the slime will not dry out, will not decrease in size. Most often, a couple of pinches of salt combined with a teaspoon of water are enough.