Make Slime Out of Glue and Contact Solution

Inside: How to make slime with contact solution – 2 fun and easy contact solution slime recipes for making slime without borax powder, plus a video tutorial!

How to Make Slime with Contact Solution

Slime has been a hit in our house for the past couple years. We started with edible slime recipes because my youngest daughter was only 2 years old at the time and still liked to taste everything she played with.

However, now that the girls are older, we've been experimenting with more traditional slime recipes (see 30+ easy ways to make slime here!) We especially love to make slime with contact solution, because a little bit goes a long way.

We can use the same bottle of contact solution to make multiple batches of slime!

Here I'll show you how to make slime with contact lens solution two different ways:

• white glue slime
• metallic glitter slime

Both contact solution slime recipes are super easy — only 4 ingredients each!

Why We Use Contact Solution to Make Slime

I've seen a lot of recipes on the internet, Pinterest, etc. that promise to show you "how to make slime without borax," but then list contact solution as an ingredient.

Contact solution does contain ingredients from the boron family, so it's not entirely accurate to say it is borax free slime. However, we prefer contact solution as our slime activator because borax powder on its own can be harsh on skin, and it is not always readily available.

If you really want that perfect stretchy slime, it's hard to beat a boron-based activator, and contact solution is one of the best options in our opinion.

Benefits of contact solution slime:

• You can easily find contact solution at your local grocer
• Contact solution is a great slime activator
• Not as harsh on skin as borax alone

Keep reading to learn how to make slime with contact solution two different ways, plus watch our easy video tutorial! We've also included a handy free printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Contact Solution Slime Video Tutorial

We made a 2-minute video that shows how to make slime with contact solution, using both of our contact solution slime recipes.

The first half of the video shows how to make white glue slime with contact solution and the second half of the video demonstrates making metallic slime with contact solution.

Click on the video below to play:

Contact Solution Slime Recipe #1 – White Glue Slime

White glue slime is the original slime recipe — I love it because it looks so clean and inviting! However, you can also add a couple drops of food coloring to your white glue slime if you like to switch it up.

For your convenience in re-creating our contact lens solution slime recipe, I've included shop-able ad links to some of the products we used. Our disclosure policy is available here.

White Glue Contact Solution Slime Ingredients

• 1 cup white school glue*
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup water, as needed
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 Tablespoons contact solution

*We buy our white glue in bulk because we use it for so many different slime recipes. That way we always have slime supplies on hand! See more of our favorite slime supplies here.

Contact Lens Solution Slime Recipe 1 (White Glue Version)

Add a generous cup of white school glue to a medium mixing bowl.

TIP: Skip generic glues and stick to name brands – we find that generic formulas don't work as well. And no one wants a slime fail! However, we do have atroubleshooting guide that explains how to fix hard slime and overactivated slime just in case you need it!

Add water and baking soda and stir to mix thoroughly. If you want to add any food coloring to your white glue slime, now is the time to do so.

Lastly, add contact solution and stir – slime will start to clump together right away into a cohesive ball.

Finish kneading slime by hand until it is no longer sticky. If after 3-5 minutes of mixing, slime still sticks to hands, add another splash of contact solution.

Contact Solution Slime Recipe #2 – Glitter Slime

Pretty much every store we shop at, whether it is a craft store or just the grocery store has a section for slime supplies. And glue manufacturers are making all kinds of different glues – from glitter glue, to glow in the dark glue.

There are so many options to make unique slime recipes!

Glitter slime is one of our favorite slimes recipes because it is just as easy to make as basic contact solution slime, but you can make it in a variety of colors!

In the photos below, we used metallic glitter glues for our gold and silver glitter slime. Our metallic slime turned out stunningly shiny!

Metallic Slime Ingredients

• 1 (5oz) bottle of glitter glue
• ½ cup water*
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1-2 Tablespoons contact solution

*For a thicker slime, similar to thinking putty, omit the water from this recipe.

Contact Lens Solution Slime Recipe 2 (Glitter Slime Version)

Pour the entire bottle of glitter glue into a medium mixing bowl.

TIP: We stick with name brands like Elmer's Glue because generic formulas don't seem to work as well.

Add water and stir until until well mixed with glue. We pour the water into the glue bottle first – that way we get ALL the glue out of the bottle and there is no waste.

Add baking soda and stir until dissolved.

Finally, add contact solution and stir. Slime will begin to clump together, but may still be sticky (that's ok!)

Finish kneading slime by hand until it is no longer sticky. If after 3-5 minutes of mixing, slime still sticks to hands, work in another spoonful of contact solution.

Slime Troubleshooting: If your slime becomes too rubbery or starts to break, it's likely overactivated. Click here to learn how to fix hard slime – there's even a video tutorial to show you this cool trick!

Learn to Master Slime

This contact lens solution is one of our starter recipes that form the base for LOTS of other slime recipes. Once you master these basic recipes, you can make almost anything!

Click here to learn how to make slime using our three starter recipes!

Important Slime Safety Tips

Slime is lots of fun and an amazing sensory experience for kids! However, please be sure to follow all of the following safety recommendations:

• This glitter slime is not edible. Please do not taste or eat.
• Always supervise children when making and playing with any slime recipe.
• As with many slime recipes, this slime involves a chemical reaction. Some ingredients may cause irritation to sensitive skin. Always wash hands thoroughly after play.
• Read this first: click here for more tips to make slime safely.

For glue-free slime alternatives, check out our complete guide: How to Make Slime (without Glue or Borax)

Grab a free printable copy of our contact lens solution slime recipes:

How to Make Slime with Contact Solution - 2 Easy Ways!

How to make slime with contact solution - two fun and easy recipes for making slime without borax powder, plus a video tutorial!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Course: Slime Recipe

Cuisine: Sensory Play

Keyword: glitter slime, slime, slime recipe

Servings: 2 batches

White Glue Slime Ingredients

• 1 cup white school glue
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup water as needed
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 Tablespoons contact solution

Glitter Slime Ingredients

• 1 bottle glitter glue 5oz
• ½ cup water*
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1-2 Tablespoons contact solution

White Glue Slime with Contact Solution

• Add white school glue to mixing bowl.

• Add water and baking soda and mix thoroughly with a craft stick or spoon. If adding food coloring, do so now.

• Add contact solution and stir - slime will start to clump together right away.

• Finish kneading slime by hand until it is no longer sticky. If after 3-5 minutes of mixing, slime still sticks to hands, add another TB of contact solution.

Glitter Slime with Contact Solution

• Add the entire bottle of glitter glue to mixing bowl.

• Add water and stir until until well combined. Add baking soda and stir until dissolved.

• Add contact solution and stir. Slime will begin to clump together, but may still be sticky (that's ok!)

• Finish kneading slime by hand until it is no longer sticky. If after 3-5 minutes of mixing, slime still sticks to hands, work in another spoonful of contact solution.

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More of our favorite slime recipes for kids:

How to Make Floam Slime

How to Make Perfect Fluffy Shaving Cream Slime

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