Mermaid-Inspired DIY Slime Without Borax

We're going to share with you DIY Slime Without Borax, for a safer magical mermaid slime experience!

It's easy to make your own slime and we have a tutorial for How to Make Mermaid Slime Without Borax your kids will love.

If you're looking for how to make mermaid slime without borax, you can use contact solution.  It contains trace amounts of boric acid, which is considered safe for children to use because of the small amount needed.  Of course, adult supervision is important for making and playing with slime, especially for younger children. 

Please note: We do not recommend slime for children under the age of 3.  Always wash your hands after making and playing with slime. For young children, we suggest trying this edible fluffy slime recipe instead.

My kids literally played with this slime for hours when we made it!  Keep in mind that the more it is played with, the less vibrant the colors will be.  Eventually they'll all mush together into a slivery-grey blob.

Tips for How to Make Mermaid Slime Without Borax

• Check the date on your baking soda.  Do not use expired baking soda as the mixture will not come together.
• Using clear glue gives you more vibrant colors.
• Store slime in a container or resealable bag.

What Are the Supplies You Need to Make DIY Slime Without Borax?

✔ baking soda

✔ contact lens solutions

✔ Elmers clear school glue

✔ food coloring

✔ glitter glue "pens"

✔ glitter

Note: I purchased this Elmer’s Rainbow Glitter Glue Pen Set from Amazon, which has a wide variety of colors.   If you make a lot of slime, this is a great way to go.

What Kind of Contact Solution Should I Use for Slime?

Not all contact solutions will work so be sure that you're using on containing borate or boric acid.  Without that ingredient, the slime will not come together correctly.

Can You Use a Glue Stick to Make Slime?

I have not personally tested this method, therefore I cannot recommend it.

How to Make Mermaid Slime Without Borax

This "recipe" makes three different colors of slime, which, when blended carefully look like a shimmering mermaid tail. Here's How to Make Mermaid Slime Without Borax that your kids (and you!) will love:

Materials

PURPLE GLITTER SLIME

• ½ tablespoon baking soda
• 1-¼ tablespoon contact lens solution
• 5 oz Elmer's CLEAR Liquid School Glue

• 1 oz purple glitter glue pen
• 1 drop red food coloring
• 1 drop blue food coloring
• silver glitter
  (optional)

TEAL GLITTER SLIME

• ½ tablespoon baking soda
• 1-¼ tablespoon contact lens solution
• 5 oz Elmer's CLEAR Liquid School Glue

• 1 oz teal glitter glue pen
• 1 drop green food coloring
• 1 drop blue food coloring
• silver glitter
  (optional)

BLUE GLITTER SLIME

• ½ tablespoon baking soda
• 1-¼ tablespoon contact lens solution
• 5 oz Elmer's CLEAR Liquid School Glue

• 1 oz blue glitter glue pen
• 1 drop blue food coloring
• silver glitter
  (optional)

You will also need 3 bowls, and some spatulas or spoons.

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, mix together 5 ounces of clear glitter glue with the baking soda and contact solution and the food coloring.  After that, add the glitter glue and mix to combine.
2. If the mixture doesn't stick to your hands, it's mixed well enough to be kneaded by hand.
3. Repeat the process for the other colors.
4. Gently fold the three colors together.

Tips for Playing with Slime

• Have children make and play with slime while sitting at a table in a room with hardwood floors.  (Slime is NOT fun to get out of the carpet!)
• Add a little additional contact solution if the slime is too sticky.
• The more the colors are mixed together, the less vibrant the color will be.
• To revive older slime, try adding just a little water.  If that doesn't work, you'll need to make a new batch.

Unicorn Slime Variation:

Use pink glitter glue to make pink slime. Add 2 tablespoons gold glitter to the mixture.  Pull together the pink and gold glitter slime with the green, blue, and purple slime for a unicorn mixture.

Galaxy Slime Variation:

Instead of making green slime, use black glitter glue to mix up black.  Add in about 2 tablespoons of silver glitter to the mixture.  When the purple and blue are twisted with the black, you'll have something that resembles the galaxy!  This is a super fun addition to a Star Wars birthday party.

Make a DIY Slime Kit Gift!

If you're looking for a fun birthday gift, this set makes a great present!  To make a DIY slime kit, just pick up some baking soda, food coloring (optional) and contact solution and you have all the things needed to make sparkly slime.

If you liked our DIY Slime Without Borax tutorial, you might also like:

• "Ice Cream' Play Dough Project
• Epsom Salt Painting Project
• DIY Chalk Paint

More Fun Projects for the Kids:

Here are some awesome ideas from a few of my favorite bloggers:

• Easy Fluffy Slime - Sugar Spice and Glitter - with just three ingredients, an no borax, this is also a super fun project for the kiddos.
• Super Duper Bubble Recipe - Budget 101 - if your kids love bubbles as much as mine do, you have to check out this awesome recipe!
• How to Make a Seashell & Sea Glass Wind Chime - Hearth & Vine - here's another beachy project that makes an especially nice vacation keepsake.

More Whimsical Ideas:

• Mermaid Crafts for Kids
• Cricut Glitter Iron-on Mermaid Shirt DIY
• Unicorn Arts and Crafts for Kids
• Cool Slime Ideas for Kids