How to make stretchy slime without glue

What kid doesn’t like slime? It’s ooey-gooiness is a draw for most; plus, the act of making slime is a fun experiment! But one of its typical ingredients, borax, can cause skin sensitivities, and another, glue, can just be plain messy.  Read below for some recipes to make slime without either of those activators. 

Slime with Shampoo

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp Suave Kids 3-in-1 Shampoo (thicker shampoos work best, and you can choose a fragrance that you like)
  • 2 Tbsp Shaving cream
  • 1 tsp Salt

Steps:

1.  Pour 2 Tbsp of shampoo of choice into a bowl (you can always add more shampoo later).

Put shampoo in a bowl.

2. Add in 2 Tbsp of shaving cream (foam) to the shampoo and mix.

Add  shaving cream into the bowl.

3. Add 1 tsp of salt, and mix everything together thoroughly.

Add salt into the bowl.

4. Put mixture into the freezer for approximately 15 minutes.

Mix shampoo, shaving cream, and salt and put in the freezer for 15 minutes.

5. Remove from the freezer and play! If your slime becomes runny, just pop it back into the freezer for a few minutes to keep the fun going.

Slime with Body Wash and Cornstarch

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp body wash (thicker works better)
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Splash of water

Steps:

1. Pour 2 TBSP of body wash into a bowl.

2.  Add in cornstarch and mix well.

3. If desired, add in food coloring at this point.

4. Mix ingredients together thoroughly. You may have to add a little more body wash to obtain the right consistency. Knead, and enjoy your slime!

Slime with Toothpaste

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp toothpaste
  • 2 – 4 Tbsp lotion
  • 1 tsp baby oil
  • Food coloring (optional)

Steps:

1. Squeeze approximately 2 Tbsp of toothpaste into a bowl and stir.

2. Heat up toothpaste in the microwave for 10 seconds at a time (make sure to give it a stir between each check) until you reach a sticky slime-like consistency.

3. Add in 2-4 Tbsp of lotion and baby oil to create a more malleable and stretchy slime.

4. Knead, and play with your slime!

*Check out our other slime recipes: Fluffy Slime, Stretchy Slime, Clear Slime, Edible Slime, Cloud Slime, Crunchy Slime, Jiggly Slime, Iceberg Slime, Butter Slime, Magnetic Slime

Don’t have glue at home and wondering how to make slime without glue? You can if you have shampoo! This shampoo slime recipe is glue-free and is a fun alternative to traditional slime recipes. Check out all of our slime recipes. Slime making is a favorite pastime of ours.  There is no better way to make the kids smile at the end of the day than by telling them they will be making slime!

How to make stretchy slime without glue

Glue-Free Shampoo Slime Recipe

Making slime is a favorite in our home. We are also always looking for ways to make slime clean up easier. By using plastic cups and sticks to mix you can literally make this slime and throw away all of those mixing cups! All that would be left to clean is just putting the shampoo and sugar away. Also check out how to make slime without borax.

We’ve done our fair share of fun science fair projects. We also adore our monthly science kits for kids. But theres just something special about creating slime!

Learn how to make slime with shampoo and sugar below:

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SLIME INGREDIENTS:

Find all of my favorite slime ingredients here.

  • Clear shampoo (or mostly clear)
  • Sugar
  • Plastic cup
  • Fork

How to make stretchy slime without glue

Note: This slime is super cold! If you hold it in your hand too long, your fingers start to tingle. If your kids hate cold fingers, we suggest trying another slime recipe. This is also a how to make slime without glue AND borax post! (Who would have thought that was actually possible?!)

Shampoo Slime Recipe

For the shampoo slime recipe – Pour about a half a cup of shampoo into a plastic cup. You can use more shampoo, but it will take longer to develop, and you might want the shampoo to clean your hair later. 🙂

How to make stretchy slime without glue

Add a teaspoon of sugar and mix. The shampoo will thicken almost right away. Add a bit more sugar until the mixture clings to the spoon similar to wet slime.

How to make stretchy slime without glue

To finish the slime without glue recipe, place the cup into the freezer for at least two hours.

The slime will thicken, but because of the shampoo’s ingredients, it won’t crystallize.

After a few hours, remove the slime from the freezer. Stretch and play with the slime as normal.

How to make stretchy slime without glue

This slime will be stickier than traditional slime, but it’s a fun non-glue slime recipe alternative to glue-based slimes. And, it’s cold to the touch, which kids love!

As the slime warms, it will get liquidy again, but you can always pop it back in the freezer and play with it another day.

How to make stretchy slime without glue

You can find all of our slime recipe’s here.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial on how to make slime without glue or borax. It has a different consistency than what you may be used to, but that’s obvious when you make slime without glue!

How to make stretchy slime without glue

You can find more of our slime recipes here.

More slime recipes

  • Baking Soda Slime Recipe
  • Fluffy Slime Recipe

How to make slime without glue videos

In this video Nick shows you how to make clear slime without glue.

In this video you can see how to make slime without glue or borax.

This recipe shows you how to make slime with dishwashing liquid.

Learn how to make slime with play doh!

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    How do you make stretchy slime easy?

    What to do:.
    In one bowl, mix 1/2 cup of glue with 1/2 cup of water. ... .
    Add food coloring to the glue and water mixture. ... .
    In the other bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of borax with 1 cup of lukewarm water..
    Stir until the borax is dissolved. ... .
    Stir, stir, stir, until you don't feel the crunch of the solid bits of borax on the bottom..

    What ingredient in slime makes it stretchy?

    Body lotion makes the slime stretchy. Add more for extra stretch. Baby oil makes the slime less sticky so it doesn't stick to your hands as easily. Cornflour makes the slime hold its shape.