![]() Or you might be concerned about what would happen if your child tried to taste any of that slime. We love our Elmer’s glue slime recipes - BUT - if you have young kids, you might worry about exposure to the chemicals used in these glue & borax slimes. The result is super-stretchy, long-lasting slime – awesome stuff! Many of the traditional slime recipes that you’ll find on the internet are glue-based and use borax or boric acid (either in liquid starch or saline solution) as an activator. While I still supervise my girls closely when we make any type slime (even our safe slimes), with these no glue slime recipes I don’t have to worry about them sneaking a taste or licking their fingers while I’m not watching. The result was fabulous: squishy, colorful slime that smelled fantastic and was actually taste-safe too! That’s why we started looking for ideas to make slime without glue, using simple kitchen ingredients. That way I didn’t have to worry about the girls touching or tasting any harsh substances. And of course she didn’t want to miss out on any activities that her older sister did, like making slime! When we first started making slime, my youngest daughter was two years old and still in the stage where she wanted to put everything in her mouth. ![]() We love it in our house and I love to show others how to make slime, especially safe slime recipes that are kid-safe, taste-safe, and worry-free! Slime may have started as a trend, but it looks like it’s here to stay! And why not – slime is easy to make and provides hours of fun, sensory play. Over the past year and a half I’ve gotten a reputation as a “slime blogger” - and I’m totally ok with that! How to make slime without glue or borax - non toxic and safe for kids of all ages! Learn to master making some of our favorite edible slimes! How to Make Slime without Glue These exercises are appropriate for anyone old enough to play with putty, approximately 4 years and older.Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe If you’re looking for something to have your kids do with putty, try this fun exercise routine for hands and fingers! It typically keeps fresh and usable for a couple weeks. Make sure to store the putty in an airtight bag or container. ![]() Let your child play with beads and other plastic pieces by pressing them into the putty. Knead the ingredients with your hands until it forms a nice, smooth putty that feels like “Silly Putty”.ĥ. Slowly drizzle the dyed water into the flour mixture while stirring.Ĥ. Make the water a bit darker than you want the putty to turn out because the whiteness of the flour dilutes the color.ģ. Stir a few drops of food coloring into the water and stir until it’s well mixed. Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl.Ģ. While we don’t recommend eating it, this recipe is entirely non-toxic and edible. Try out our DIY putty recipe! Another bonus of making your own putty is the ability to control ingredients. ![]() Save yourself a trip to the store and added expense by making it at home with your child. The smooth and sticky texture of the putty, as well as its ability to absorb heat makes it a great toy for sensory development. There are tons of brands and varieties of “Silly Putty” and “Play-Doh” you can buy in stores, but making your own from ingredients in your kitchen is much more fun and a great sensory experience for your child. Playing with putty is a great way for children to develop hand and finger strength along with fine motor skills.
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