how to make fluffy slime without eye drops

Do your kids want slime that stretches for miles? Discover how to make super stretchy slime with an awesome slime recipe that DOES NOT USE liquid starch or borax powder. What I love most about this recipe is the super stretch you get with your slime! We love making homemade slime!

HOW TO MAKE SLIME WITHOUT BORAX OR LIQUID STARCH!

Learn how to make super stretchy slime

DIY SLIME WITHOUT BORAX

I was super excited to try out this recipe that my friend in Canada came up with after doing some trial and error of her own. In the U.K. and Canada, liquid starch is not sold, so it's impossible to make our slime with liquid starch.

Also in Canada, borax powder is not suggested for use in kids activities, and in the UK and Australia it is not readily available.

So what can you use instead of borax? The good news is that it is easy to make slime with eye drops and eyewash or saline solution, if they contain boric acid or sodium borate.

As a rule of thumb, we have to double the number of eye drops used compared to the saline solution. See our homemade dollar store slime kit with eye drops!

Want to make slime without saline solution? Also check our list of completely borax free slime recipes!

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MAKE STRETCHY SLIME FOR SCIENCE!

Did you know that slime is science too! Kids love to play with slime, and its also a great way to encourage your kiddos to learn more about science. Liquids and solids, Non-Newtonian fluids, polymers, and so much more.

Read up on basic slime science here, and share it with the kids next time you make a batch of slime.

You will definitely want to make stretchy slime in a few colors! We made three batches because we love the way slime looks when the colors swirl together!

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Of course, a large batch of slime will add to the all over amount of stretch you can get out of the slime. Grab a ruler and see how long you can stretch it before it breaks. Here's a hint, stretch slowly, pull gently, and let gravity help you out!

Make slime that stretches! Easy slime recipe without borax and starch

HOW TO MAKE SLIME WITHOUT BORAX!

This slime gets better with time. It requires you to spend some extra time kneading it but you will have an awesome feeling stretchy slime when you are done.

SLIME SUPPLIES:

Approximately 2 tbsp of Eye Drops (make sure boric acid is listed as an ingredient)
1/2-3/4 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 cup PVA Washable School Glue
Food Coloring {optional but fun}
Mixing Bowl, Measuring Cup, and Spoon

Supplies for making slime include eye drops, baking soda, and glue

HOW TO MAKE STRETCHY SLIME WITHOUT BORAX

STEP 1: First measure a 1/2 cup of your glue into a mixing container.

STEP 2: Add food coloring. For a deeper shade, because the glue is white, I like to use anywhere from 10-15 drops of food coloring. Stir to combine!

STEP 3: Add 3/4 teaspoon {I did not level my 1/4 tsp exactly, so this may be closer to a full tsp worth of baking soda}. Mix it up!

how to make slime without borax

STEP 4: You can start by adding a full tbsp of eye drops and see how you like that consistency, you may need to add more. You can also follow our method below if you want to fine-tune the consistency to your desired texture.

Adding too much slime activator (eye drops) can lead to a rubbery and too firm slime.

Now for the eye drops! Add 10 eye drops and mix. Add 10 more and mix. You will start to see some consistency changes. Add 10 more drops and mix.

Even more, change is happening. Add 10 more drops and you should be seeing a pretty thick and stiff mixture. You can probably grab it and start to pull it away some but it's still really sticky.

Add 10 more and mix.

STEP 5: Now, it gets fun. {You have added 40 drops so far.} Put a few drops of the eye drop solution on your fingers and pull out the slime.

It should come out nicely but still feel slightly sticky. The eye drops on your hands will help. Start working the slime and kneading. My husband says I look like I am pulling taffy.

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Additionally, I will add 5 more drops to the slime while it's in my hands. Just keep kneading and pulling and folding it for a good five minutes. {In the end, I have used 45-50 drops of our eye drop solution}

Kneading is an extremely important part of making slime! It will improve consistency considerably!

Making stretchy slime with glue, baking soda, and eye drops