Slime 101: Types of Slime and Their Difficulty Levels
•Posted on January 01 2024
Looking to get started with slime, but not sure where to begin? There are many different types of slime to choose from, each with their own unique characteristics and levels of difficulty. In this post, we'll break down some of the differences between clear slime, white glue slime, butter slime, cloud slime, and more.
Let's start with clear slime! This, and white glue slime are the bases to every slime there it! This is made with clear glue and borax. It's thinner and more challenging to make than white glue slime. Although it's visually appealing, it's not the easiest slime to play with. It's stickier than most and can be challenging to get off your fingers and clothes. We recommend clear slime for teens and up. If you can see through it, it's clear glue slime.
White glue slime, on the other hand, is a bit thicker and less sticky. It's an excellent choice for younger children since it doesn't stick to fingers as quickly. These are plain base slime that normally look smooth and shiny.
Clay slime is a variation of regular slime that incorporates air-dry clay. The result is a smooth, non-sticky finish that inflates well. DIY clay slimes are slimes that come with little dry clay works of art, like ice cream scoops, waffles and so much more that you get to mash into your slime yourself to watch it change texture. Butter slime is similar to clay slime, but it uses glycerin or mineral oil to give it a shiny, buttery texture. You should be able to glide a knife over it as if your spreading butter! Both of these types of slime are not sticky and are perfect for all ages!
Finally, cloud slime and jelly slime offer a unique texture that will take your slime experience to new heights. Cloud slime is white glue with activated and non-activated dry snow, which gives it a light, stretchable cloud texture. Jelly slime, on the other hand, is clear glue slime with non-activated dry snow that gives it a thick, smooth, and stretchy texture.This can also be a great choice for younger children if they want to try a clear glue slime.
Slime is versatile and can be created in so many ways with so many different ingredients and be enjoyed by all ages. By exploring the different types of slime and their difficulty levels, you can find the perfect one for your needs. So, go ahead and start exploring the wonderful world of slime! Now that you know the basics, which one will you try next?
Written by the owner of SlimeWorks for educational purposes.