Best slime adhesives for 2020

Various novelties are constantly appearing in children's toy stores. But slimes are difficult to classify as such, because they have been known to children for a long time, and nevertheless, they do not lose their popularity. The fun is also interesting for the older generation - many parents are happy to start making slimes with their children. The editorial staff of the site "bestx.htgetrid.com/en/" offers you an overview of the best adhesives for creating slimes for 2020.

Slime - what is it?

Slime or handgam is a toy that, due to its bright appearance and pleasant plastic texture, is extremely popular with children. The toy is based on a viscous jelly-like material that resembles a liquid. But at the same time, it does not spill and is collected without effort. If the agent is not physically affected, it will begin to spread over the surface, however, with a sharp impact, its structure will immediately be compacted.

The name "slime" comes from the English slime, which translates as "slime". In the domestic market, the toy is known as a slime. Presumably, such a Russian interpretation of the English name is associated with the Ghostbusters cartoon series, where the character Slimer was translated as Lizun.

For the first time, handgum was released by Mattel in the 80s of the XX century and then the main component of the toy was guar gum. The slime was bright green in color and came in plastic jars with lids. Since then, many companies have been engaged in its production and sale, and the name has become known all over the world.

The main components of the store handgam are borax and polysaccharide. Other components can be used instead. In particular, polymer. And borax can be replaced with other thickeners. For example, a solution for lenses, sodium tetraborate, boric acid.

Contrary to popular belief, the toy is not harmful to children, but subject to the rules of operation.

Features of making slimes

Slimes are easy enough to make with your own hands.

To create you need a polymer and an activator. An activator is a substance added to the main component to obtain certain properties. In this case, a jelly-like structure. This can be borax (borax mixed with glycerin), lens fluid combined with baking soda, naphthyzine, and boric acid.

Food colors, artificial snow, glitter are used as auxiliary components. They are optional and are optional.

What are they?

The following types of slimes are possible:

1. Original (classic);
2. Glossy (glossy);
3. Airy (fluffy);
4. Butter (butter);
5. Milk (milky);
6. Crunchy (crunchy);
7. Mountain (avalanche);
8. Ombre;
9. Transparent (clear);
10. Pigmented (metallic);
11. Cloudy (snowy);
12. Jelly (jigli);
13. Iceberg.

Original

It has a base texture and a standard white color. Consists of glue and activator.

Glossy

Has a homogeneous shiny surface, as well as a dense soft texture due to the presence of baby oil in the composition.

Air

Classic slime, characterized by a "fluffy" texture due to the addition of foam or shaving gel.

Oil

Creamy matte handgum. As a basis, a classic composition is used (but not transparent, otherwise the handgam will turn out to be rubber) with the addition of clay or light plasticine.

Lactic

A slime with a translucent texture, which is obtained by mixing in equal proportions white and transparent glue.

Crisp

To create you need a transparent or classic base, as well as foam balls. Popcorn slime is also considered a crunchy subspecies, where small pieces of foam are used as an additional component.

Mountain

A product based on a combination of white and transparent base. Merging into one whole, they form a beautiful transition of shades.

Ombre

Handgam, which has a transparent or white base with the addition of several colors. When mixed, they form a multi-colored gradient.

Transparent

One of the basic formulations, the main advantage of which is complete transparency. Made from transparent adhesive and activator.

Pigmentary

Pigment is added to the transparent handgum to give the product a metallic sheen.

Cloudy

Slime, for the manufacture of which a classic base and artificial snow are used. They won't be able to crunch, but to smudge - yes.

Jelly

Jelly handgum, the texture of which is as close as possible to the purchased one. It does not stretch well, but you can make it on any of the bases, the main thing is to add more water.

Iceberg

Fluffy product with starch inclusions. A characteristic feature is the crispy crust, which forms after the product has been left unopened for 24 hours.

How to choose a glue?

In order to avoid mistakes when choosing an adhesive, you should pay attention to the following parameters:

• Glue type;
• The type of activator to be applied with the selected adhesive;
• The main characteristics of the glue;
• Manufacturer;
• Price.

Glue type

The adhesive material is the main ingredient for making the handgam.

Various adhesives can be used, but the most working ones are PVA and stationery.

PVA

PVA is a water-based composition containing plasticizers. There are different types:

• household - most often used for wallpapering;
• PVA-K - stationery polymer intended for gluing cardboard and paper;
• PVA-MB is a universal glue that “takes” paper, wood, leather;
• PVA-M is a budget version of PVA-MB, which has a non-uniform consistency and is designed for cardboard, wood and paper.

All of these categories are suitable for making slimes, but the durability of the product will depend on the quality of the glue. The best ones are formulations based on inorganic substances. After hardening, they do not lose their elastic properties, and therefore the toy will last a long time.

Clerical

Stationery (office) polymer can be used to create transparent and translucent toys. Earlier on the territory of the Soviet Union, silicate compounds, also known as "liquid glass", were produced under this name. They were dangerous to children due to their high toxicity. Modern stationery polymers do not contain toxic substances and are classified as low-toxic products.

From office glue, original colorless products are obtained, and at the price of office supplies for the office do not differ much from the price of PVA.

The transparent base allows you to add various components to it to obtain an original handgam - glitters, fluorescent powders, beads, sequins, artificial snow, etc.

A good polymer should solidify almost instantly with just a couple of drops of activator added. If this does not happen, then you should increase the dose or mix in alcohol in a one-to-one ratio.

Activator type

When choosing an adhesive, you should also consider what kind of activator you can use with it.

Boric acid and sodium tetraborate are suitable as an activator for PVA.

Transparent adhesive bases are best combined with powdered sodium tetraborate. To prepare the thickener, dilute 1 teaspoon of the substance with warm water until it is completely dissolved. If the resulting texture is not viscous enough, then it is worth adding a small amount of ethanol.

The universal ready-made glue activator is suitable for the smallest slimers. It is safe (but adult supervision is necessary), has a non-toxic composition and comes into contact with practically all types of glue.

Saline is suitable for making sticky and safe toys. It is especially good for making clear, shiny and fluffy slimes. The tool is quite easy to purchase at the pharmacy. The composition must contain boric acid or sodium borate. To achieve a thicker consistency, you will need to add baking soda.

Liquid starch works quickly and safely. Young children can contact him. Like all common thickeners, it contains sodium borate. But remember that cornstarch syrup cannot be considered liquid starch, and therefore is not suitable in this case.

The main component of lens solution is boric acid, which is a preservative in many cleaning products. When using such a thickener, it must be taken twice as much in comparison with the amount that is taken when preparing lizun in saline.

One of the simplest thickeners is a detergent (washing gel). It is taken in small quantities and gradually added to the glue until the required consistency is formed.

Main characteristics

room	Specifications	Recommendations
1	Release form	The polymer can be in the form of a liquid, cream, tape, spray, and hard stick. To create a slime, it is best to take liquid products.
2	Applicator type	There are containers without a dispenser, with dispensers, with brushes, with spatulas, in the form of a roller and a marker. Small containers are most often equipped with dispensers. Large bottles - no dispenser.
3	Packaging	Liquid products are packaged in plastic bottles equipped with a cap or twist-off cap. It is best that the packaging has a removable, rather than twist-off, cap that attaches securely to the bottle to prevent loss.
4	Volume	There are bottles with a capacity of 25 ml to 2 liters. The volume should be chosen based on how many slimes are planned to be made at one time. Since it is not recommended to leave the jar open for a long time.

Where to buy and how much does it cost?

You can buy an adhesive base in a regular office supply store or order it online from an online store.

The latter option provides a wider choice. In addition, there are specialized platforms on the Web that sell accessories for creating slimes - adhesives, flavors, dyes, pigments, glitters, sprinkles and much more. There you can also find inexpensive jars for storing finished toys, bottles for activator and stickers on them.

The price of glue for handgam depends on the volume of the bottle, brand and composition.

PVA will cost on average 300 rubles, stationery polymers are more budgetary - their cost varies about 250 rubles.

Which company is better?

There is a huge variety of adhesives on the market, designed for a variety of purposes. Among all the available manufacturing companies, one should highlight those who create adhesives suitable for creating slimes. The best manufacturers are:

1. Erich Krause;
2. Berlingo;
3. VGT;
4. Andex;
5. Elmers;
6. Red Ray;
7. Contact;
8. Deli;
9. Tantalum-4;
10. Kores.

Popular models can be found at home improvement stores that sell goo-textured silicone sealants. Depending on their composition, they are divided into white, transparent and yellow. Such adhesives have high levels of elasticity, which is not lost even after prolonged use.The main disadvantage of sealants is a pungent smell that does not disappear for a long time.

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Rating of TOP-10 quality adhesives for slimes for 2020

PVA

"Luch" PVA-M

Glue in the form of a liquid, known to many since childhood, since the brand has been on the market for a long time. Available in various sizes - 25, 45, 65, 85 and 125 ml. Designed for gluing paper, wood, cardboard, textiles and leather. And besides that, according to buyers, it is great for slimes. The consistency is usual - thick and white. When interacting with an activator, the reaction starts almost instantly. The mass is collected in a thick lump, resembling jelly in texture, which must then be kneaded by hand. Also, the base, which is based on such material, is well stained with dyes. And therefore, even a beginner can cope with the task of creating a bright and original product.

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CENTRUM

Liquid PVA designed for gluing paper, wood, cardboard, ceramics, leather. Good handgams are obtained from it with strict adherence to all the necessary proportions and the correct combination of components. The mass, when adding an activator, quickly reacts and reacts with the thickener. At the exit, the slimes are obtained with a pleasant glossy surface.

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BRAUBERG Brands Gmbh

Universal PVA from a German manufacturer that glues paper, cardboard, wood, textiles. He gained popularity among slimers. Products based on Brauberg do not spread, hold their shape well, are durable and perfectly stretch. Due to the low water content in the product, the toys are elastic and soft. However, fakes are often found in stores. It is quite simple to distinguish a real German product from a fake one - the non-original composition is liquid, and therefore not suitable for making slimes.

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Officespace

Universal adhesive liquid of Russian production, designed for paper, wood, cardboard, textiles, leather. It has a thick and transparent consistency, and also has high strength and elasticity.When combined with an activator, it forms a viscous mass, which has all the properties necessary for a steep slime - it clicks, stretches and kneads well.

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Elmer's PVA School Glue

A well-known American school glue, which is not only suitable for study, but also helps to create great stretching slimes. The composition is based on the classic formula, due to which the white mass quickly reacts to the activator and immediately grasps. The product does not contain toxic substances, and therefore is suitable even for the smallest ones who will create funny slimes with their parents.

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Stationery adhesives

ErichKrause Extra

Liquid polymer from a brand that is known to many avid slimers. The tool is suitable as a base for creating excellent transparent and translucent slimes. The composition is low-toxic, and therefore you can not be afraid that the toy will harm the child. If desired, various components can be added to the colorless handgum - from glitter powder, which will give the slime a shine, to flavoring.

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Attache

Silicate stationery glue with transparent texture and thick consistency, which interacts with the activator immediately. The mass almost instantly begins to thicken and becomes stringy. An excellent transparent slime is obtained from such a material, capable of strong stretching without breaking. In addition, while playing, handgam makes funny pleasant sounds. The silicate formulation works well with shaving foam to create an airy floppy slime. And if you leave it for 3-5 days to infuse, from time to time "releasing" bubbles of foam, then the output will be a delicious pearl handgum.

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Slimer "Toy Factory"

Specialized stationery with a "lemonade" flavor, which is available in six vibrant shades - pink, purple, yellow, orange, green and blue. The popularity of models from the Toy Factory brand is due to the fact that polymer allows you to reveal all the possibilities of children's imagination and create multi-colored slimes with a viscous texture pleasant to the touch. Blue handgam with lemonade scent will become an original anti-stress toy.

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Dr.Fan

A clear glue found in many slime recipes. It takes about 150 ml of the product to create one slime, and therefore a 500 ml bottle is enough to make three handgams. Instead of sodium tetraborate, you can use starch or soda as an activator - toys will be safe, dense and stretch well, but they will have to be stored in the refrigerator.

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Elmer's Glitter Glue

Branded purple glitter glue specially designed for making slimes. Glitter is included in the safe and non-toxic formulation to make beautiful products with long-lasting shine. The adhesive can be used as a base or mixed with other white and transparent adhesives.

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List of unsuitable adhesives

There are adhesives that are incapable of reacting with the activator, and therefore are not suitable for the production of handgams. Even if a large amount of thickener is added to such a polymer, the mass will not become elastic. In order not to be mistaken when buying, you should take a closer look at the composition - adhesives containing a minimum amount of plasticizers are not suitable.

The following list includes the least successful remedies:

1. Cullinan;
2. Lacra;
3. Index;
4. Bolars;
5. Hatber.

Also, PVA, designed only for gluing paper and compositions with fatty impurities that prevent the mass from thickening, are not suitable.

Tips

To create a quality product, it is recommended:

• use adhesives from trusted manufacturers;
• do not use expired and long standing open adhesives;
• mix the ingredients to be combined for at least 15 minutes;
• do not use construction adhesives containing formaldehydes and volatile chemicals as a base. They can provoke allergic reactions - redness of the skin of the hands, rashes, itching;
• the toxicity of the composition is clearly indicated by a pungent pungent odor. In this case, it is better to refuse to use such a product;
• the most elastic slimes are obtained from an adhesive material based on polyester resins and silicone rubber.

Also, when adding glue to an already finished product, you must be prepared for the fact that this will change the characteristics of the toy. The degree of change depends on the concentration of the plasticizing agents and the volume of the additive.

In most cases, handgam loses its original properties - it becomes too plastic, does not hold its shape and sticks to the hands. To return the product to its former elastic and elastic state, it is necessary to add an activator-thickener:

• 20% sodium tetraborate solution mixed with glycerin;
• boric acid solution for alcohol;
• liquid for storing and cleaning contact lenses;
• Teimurova spray.

Organic thickeners such as starch and flour can cause mold to form on the product and should be added with caution afterwards. But if there are no other options, then such a toy should be stored in the refrigerator after "resuscitation".

Outcome

Summing up, it should be said that a good slime, made at home, should have a uniform texture and pleasant smell, be elastic and stretch well, not tear or stain your hands. Properly prepared handgam is in no way inferior to the one bought in the store.

Handgam should be stored in a sealed plastic, glass or metal container. If the product is made from organic ingredients, keep it cool.

And so that the toy does not cause harm, you should avoid long and continuous contact with it, do not give it to babies under 3 years old, control all stages of the toy's creation, and if an unpleasant smell or moldy coating appears, immediately throw it away. Also, do not pick it up in case of damage to the integrity of the skin.

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