Slime, or goo, is a fun and simple craft that has become a big trend among kids who enjoy experimenting.
Many children make their own slime at home, and it’s both easy and fun!
However, most recipes contain one or more questionable and unnatural ingredients. How about lens solution, glue, detergent, shampoo, or shaving foam?
Glue can contain allergenic preservatives or other substances that are not allowed in toys.
Some recipes also include borax or boric acid, which are directly unsuitable for children to come into contact with. Borax can, among other things, affect human fertility.
Since playing with slime involves a lot of skin contact for the child, we recommend using a non-toxic slime recipe with completely natural ingredients.
That way, you can play around as much as you want without worrying about questionable ingredients, and it’s no problem if the child accidentally gets a bit of slime in their mouth!
Here we offer two simple and completely natural DIY slime recipes!
1. Magic Slime
Ingredients:
- 2 dl potato starch
- 1.5 dl cold water
- 1-2 tsp Pink Pitaya (we used 2 tsp in the pictures)
Instructions:
- Mix Pink Pitaya and potato starch in a bowl.
- Stir in the water. It may seem like the mixture is too thick, but knead it with your hands for a while.
- Add more water if you want a looser mixture or more potato starch if it feels too thick. The slime behaves differently depending on the consistency, so it can be fun to experiment.
The slime gets a wonderfully lovely bright pink color and a magical texture! It’s hard when you take a lump in your hand, but when you hold the lump, the slime melts.
A cozy and fun experience for both young and old!
Tip!
Keep in mind that playing with slime can get messy and a bit sticky, so it’s a good idea to have a mat on the table.
Also, wear an apron or old clothes and wash your hands thoroughly afterward so all the color from the Pink Pitaya disappears. Pink Pitaya is a brightly colored powder that can stain light textiles.
2. Sticky Slime
Ingredients:
- 3 dl water
- 1.5 tbsp powdered psyllium husk (there are different types, make sure to use a finely ground one; we used Fiberhusk)
- 1-2 tsp Pink Pitaya (we used 2 tsp in the pictures)
Instructions:
- Whisk all ingredients together in a pot. Note! To avoid lumps in the slime, gradually whisk the psyllium husk into the water.
- Place the pot on the stove and simmer the slime over low heat. Remember to stir constantly so it doesn’t burn on the bottom!
- The slime should simmer for about 5 minutes or until it releases from the edges of the pot.
For a more gooey slime, you can use a little less psyllium husk. This recipe produces a slightly thicker slime with a dark pink color!
Good luck with your experimenting!
Source: kemi.se (questionable ingredients in homemade slime)
