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

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Last Updated: January 24, 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 fluffy 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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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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This article was co-authored by Shellisa Ruvalcaba. Shellisa Ruvalcaba is a slime expert based in Apple Valley, California. She is the owner and operator of Duncan’s Slime, a slime small business. She has over 6 years of experience making and selling slime. She sells a variety of slime products, including icee slimes, cloud slimes, crunchy slimes, and clear slimes. She got inspired to start her slime business after discovering the ASMR side of playing with slime. She has built an online community of slime enthusiasts with over 44K followers on Instagram, where she posts product videos and other slime content. This article has been viewed 772,014 times.

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Updated: January 24, 2025

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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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