You know how my house is always buzzing with crafts, kids, and chaos – and I absolutely love testing out fun DIYs, especially when they promise magic with just household stuff.
So recently, I stumbled across this super entertaining video by Sarah where she tried no activator, no glue slimes, and I just had to give them a shot myself.
Spoiler alert: some of these were major hits, while others… let’s just say, my stress balls will never forgive me.
Let me break it down for you, slime by slime.
1. The Shampoo + Soap + Toilet Paper Slime
Claim: Clear, jiggly slime with just shampoo, hand soap, and optional toilet paper.
My Tools: Just raided my bathroom – easy peasy!
I mixed in shampoo and soap (I added some food coloring and cupcake scent too… you know I can’t resist cute-smelling things).
Then I skipped the toilet paper ’cause honestly, the texture already felt like slime.
After 20 mins in the fridge… BAM!
It actually jiggles! It felt like a soft, wet jelly slime – surprisingly stretchy and fun to poke.
- Rating: 7/10
- My 2 Cents: Easy, quick, a little sticky – but super fun for kids (or grownups like me).
2. The Edible Frosting + Cornstarch Slime
Claim: Just mix frosting and cornstarch = edible slime.
My Tools: Vanilla frosting, cornstarch, yellow food color, and a sprinkle of hope.
Okay, this one made me feel like I was on a baking show. Mixing was messy and kneading took forever (like 30 minutes no joke).
But in the end? It turned out like a smooth, creamy, sweet-smelling butter slime.
I decorated it with edible glitter and gummy bears – because, of course.
- Taste Test: Tastes like lemon cheesecake! I couldn’t stop nibbling it!
- Rating: 8/10
- My 2 Cents: Delicious, safe for kids to eat, and super fun to decorate. Huge win!
3. The Shampoo + Baking Soda Cloud Slime
Claim: Two ingredients = fluffy cloud slime
My Tools: Shampoo and baking soda, nothing fancy.
This one gave me shaving cream vibes at first. It fluffed up fast and looked like cottage cheese while mixing, but after a bit of kneading – it actually became this soft, stretchy, almost cloud-like slime.
Added rose scent and pink lip gloss to jazz it up. Oh, and some glitter stars too!
- Rating: 9.5/10
- My 2 Cents: Easy cleanup, really satisfying texture, and pretty enough to be gift-worthy!
4. The Stress Ball Slime Surprise
Claim: There’s hidden slime inside some stress balls?!
My Tools: My poor, innocent squishy stress balls
I picked the squishiest stress balls from my fidget stash and snipped one open. Big mistake. It was stiff, dry, and looked more like foam than slime. TOTAL FAIL.
- Rating: 2/10
- My 2 Cents: I’m mourning my stress ball. Don’t try this. Just… squish, don’t snip.
5. Classic Glue + Baking Soda Slime (Halloween Edition)
Claim: The only one that used glue, but no activator.
My Tools: Glue, baking soda, food coloring, Halloween sprinkles.
Mixed everything together with some spooky sprinkles and fall glitter… and let it sit. After 5 mins? Boom – STRETCHY, smooth, and so fun to squish! Perfect for themed parties or rainy day fun.
- Rating: 9/10
- My 2 Cents: Not totally glue-free but still no activator! Loved the fall theme and texture.
Final Thoughts
I honestly had a blast trying these out – even the failed stress ball one was entertaining (though traumatic for my squishy collection).
If you’re looking for fun activities for your kiddos or just a quirky afternoon project for yourself, go for the frosting slime – 100% yum and fun.
Let me know in the comments which one you’d try, or if you’ve got a no-glue recipe you swear by! You know I’m always ready to test more with my little slime squad
