Without this main ingredient, your slime “won’t have the same stretchy, playable qualities that you would using glue,” Karen Robinovitz, co-founder of Sloomoo confirms. It’s definitely the best ingredient to use,” Sara Schiller, co-founder of the recently opened Sloomoo Institute (a slime-themed experiential space in New York City), tells Romper. “Glue is the main ingredient in slime – it is what helps create its unique consistency and stretchiness. The recent slime craze at one point even made glue pretty hard to find in stores, per Parents.
If you're looking for a super slimy but safe DIY project to keep your little ones entertained, here’s how to make slime without borax or glue. However, some reports have suggested that this blend of ingredients isn't exactly safe for kids, so some are turning to alternate recipes that won’t irritate the skin. Somehow the crafters have figured out how to turn glue, borax, and food coloring into something that kids can have hours of fun with.
