Is This Slime Safe? Borax is a popular ingredient for making slime, but beyond my own negative experience with stinky borax-based slime, there is cause for concern in using Borax to make slime. Borax ...

The first time I tried to make slime involved Borax, something I had on hand from an experiment in making my own laundry detergent. (This was before I had two children, obviously.)The resulting slime ...

I pulled off the shelf a box of 20 Mule Team Borax. The kids bought it to make slime (borax + glue = slime). But it's a nifty laundry boost that's more forgiving than bleach if you spill it.

If borax does come into contact with your eyes be sure to rinse with plenty of water for 15 minutes. In case of accidental ingestion call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 or seek ...

Without diluted borax and glue, you already naturally make slime. Next week: a slime recipe and more about the science of slime. Sources And Further Reading: Bichell, Rae Ellen.