How to Make Fluffy Slime Without Borax: 8 Steps (with Pictures) (2025)

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Fluffy slime is a soft and - as the name suggests - fluffy slime that's fun to squeeze, poke, and play with, but many fluffy slime recipes require a borax solution,^[1] which can be difficult or even impossible to obtain. Don't panic - there's a way around this. You can still make fluffy slime with everyday household materials! Add as much shaving cream as you want.

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4 ounces (113g) glue or melted stick glue
4 ounces (113g) warm water
Shaving cream
Food coloring (optional)
Lotion (optional)
Laundry detergent

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Pour the glue into a bowl^[2].
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Combine the warm water with the glue. Don't add too much water or it'll be very runny.
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Add in your food colouring and mix thoroughly. If the food colouring is a particularly potent one, start by adding two drops, so you don't stain your hands.
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Add in the shaving cream and mix thoroughly. When it's fully combined in, the texture should resemble marshmallow cream.
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Add in a few pumps of lotion for a stretchier slime.
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Add in the liquid laundry detergent. Don't add it all at once - you risk your slime hardening.
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Knead your slime. Once the slime has become too solid to stir, use your hands to start kneading it to make it less sticky.^[3]
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Play with your slime! Store it in an airtight container.^[4]

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If it is liquidy, then you can add in 1/4 cup of flour to make it less liquidy.
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It is supposed to be liquid so that it is soft and fluffy. If you're adding food coloring, make sure you add the color before you add the laundry detergent.
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Will my slime ever dry up?
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Yes. After a few days it depends on how you store it. A sealed plastic bag is recommended.
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Always keep your slime in a cooler place.
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Keep your slime in an air-tight container.
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Add glitter if you want to add some sparkles.
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Fluffy slime can get sticky if you don't add enough laundry detergent. Keep it off materials like clothes and carpet.
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For fun, fluffy slime without borax, mix 4 oz of glue and 4 ounces of water in a bowl. Mix in 2 drops of food coloring, then add more if you want a brighter color. Add a good pump of shaving cream and stir it until the texture is like marshmallow cream. Mix in a few pumps of lotion and a bit of liquid laundry detergent, then rub and knead it with your hands to make it less sticky. Once you have your stretchy, colorful slime, store it in an airtight container so it doesn't dry out. For more tips, including why you should add lotion to your slime, read on!

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