Summary of What are some no activator slime recipes that actually work?
- What can I use instead of activator for slime?
- How do you make slime without activator?
- Is hand sanitizer a slime activator?
- Can you make slime with no activator?
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AI Overview
AI Overview
You can’t make traditional, stretchy PVA glue slime without an activator (borax, contact solution, etc.), but you can create slime-like substances using ingredients like
cornstarch and lotion, shampoo and salt/baking soda, or even hand sanitizer/glue mixtures, which mimic texture without borax. These alternatives offer different textures, from butter slime to fluffy slime, but won’t be identical to classic activator slime.
No-Glue, No-Activator Recipes (Texture-Based)
Cornstarch & Lotion: Mix cornstarch with lotion until it forms a stretchy, butter-slime consistency.
Shampoo & Salt/Baking Soda: Combine shampoo with a bit of salt or baking soda, mixing until it thickens and becomes squishy, though results can vary.
Hand Sanitizer & Glue:
Mix hand sanitizer with glue (and maybe food coloring) for a quick, stretchy slime, as the sanitizer acts as a makeshift activator
.
This video demonstrates how to make slime using shampoo and cornstarch:
00:56
Snoopslimes
YouTube • Mar 29, 2025
Re-Activating Existing Slime (with common items)
Baking Soda & Contact Solution: If you have a little baking soda and contact lens solution (which contains boric acid), mix about 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda into the slime, then add drops of contact solution and knead until it’s less sticky.
Add Lotion: For slime that’s too stiff or rubbery, kneading in a bit of lotion can soften and make it stretchier.
This video shows how to use baking soda and contact solution to reactivate slime:
00:28
Peachybbies
YouTube • Sep 26, 2024
Key Takeaway
True slime relies on a chemical reaction between PVA (polyvinyl acetate) glue and borate ions found in activators. Without an activator, you’re making similar gooey, stretchy substances, not traditional slime.
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