We’re talking about the MVPs of the DIY slime world: school glue, baking soda ... If you don’t need them, head on down to the recipe. The key to perfect slime is in the details.

If you would like your slime to be a certain color, add one or two drops of food coloring to your borax solution. 2. Place 1 tablespoon of water in another cup and add 1 tablespoon of Elmer's glue.