Making Slime? Can I use PVA Glue or does it have to be Elmer's Glue?

[Kendodd]

Anybody got a good recipe?

I have ordered some Borax but recipes always use Elmer's School Glue, can I use PVA instead?

[NotADragonOfSoup]

I think Elmers is just a brand name isn't it?

[hellhasnofurylikeahungrywoman]

I've used PVA and it's worked fine.

[NotADragonOfSoup]

You can buy Elmers on Amazon though.

[Kendodd]

Thanks, I'll use PVA then.

[SelfconfessedSpoonyFucker]

yes Elmer's is a brand name of "white" glue which is what they call PVA here.

[stealthsquiggle]

Definitely - just get a bulk bottle of PVA from Screwfix or wherever. Works fine.

[Dingle]

Ooo, never made this before. Off to Google Slime recipes!

[Jakeybakey]

Here's how I make mine:

Ingredients

PVA Glue (testing may need to be done first as different glues vary! make sure it is PVA though)

Shaving Foam (optional, but makes slime fluffy)

Paint (optional again)

Formil Biological detergent from Lidl (the green one! this is a substitute for borax which reacts with the glue)

OR use Almat Non Bio from Aldi instead of Formil

OR use Contact lens solution with half a teas spoon of baking soda

Method:
Mix PVA, foam and paint in a bowl.
Then, slowly add your activator (Formil, Almat or solution). Do this little by little until the glue clumps up. You should notice slime starting to form!

Once you have the basic method you can go ahead and practise this a few more times until you've found the perfect slime. Hope this helps everyone!

[charlotteelizabeth893]

No need to use borax! Borax free recipe here: