Make Slime Without Borax: 5 Easy Recipes for Gooey Homemade Ooze

As kids, we were all obsessed with Nickelodeon’s epic green slime — getting slimed felt like the ultimate badge of honor. What most of us didn’t realize back then is how easy it is to make your own slime at home. One of the most common ways to make slime is to combine liquid glue with water and a household chemical called borax. You can use the powdered form of borax, which easily dissolves into water and can be found online or in any grocery store. The video below shows how easy it is. You can also check out The King of Random’s guide for more detailed instructions. Borax is commonly used in household products like laundry boosters and insecticides. While small amounts are generally considered safe for cleaning, some organizations — including the European Chemicals Agency — classify borax as a potential health hazard if ingested or mishandled, especially by children. For that reason, many parents and educators now seek safer, borax-free alternatives for DIY slime. On Amazon: Elmer’s…more