Tips against sticky slime
Especially in summer or if a slime has been unused in the cupboard for a long time, it can happen, and it's even normal, for slimes to become sticky or liquid. However, this is not a problem, because with activator and the correct application, the slime will quickly no longer be sticky!
Basically: Slimes become liquid faster in a warmer environment. Therefore, avoid a warm storage location for your slimes (do not place them near a heater or in the sun). Activator is not suitable for cloud slimes, as it will cause cloud slimes to lose their fluffy character and become wet.
How to: Use activator powder correctly
First off: The powder should never be added directly to the slime!
1. Every slime order comes with a free goodie bag. This contains: 1 Slime Care Sheet, 1 sachet of activator powder, and edible sweets as a small gift. The activator powder sachet describes exactly the ratio in which the powder should be mixed with water. The Slime Care Sheet also contains important information on good slime care and instructions on what to do if the slime is sticky or hard. Please read this Slime Care Sheet carefully – it really doesn't have much text, I promise :)
2. Now we need the activator powder sachet, 200ml of hot water in a container, and a teaspoon.
3. The entire powder is dissolved in 200ml of hot water and stirred very well.
4. It's time to get our sticky or liquid slime ready. Tip: It's best to leave it in the container during the process to avoid a mess.
5. Add 1 portion (drops or teaspoon, depending on how liquid the slime is) of the freshly mixed (and preferably slightly cooled) activator to the slime.
6. If the slime was only a little sticky, you can knead the activator in by hand. However, if your slime was very liquid, it is recommended to mix the activator into the slime with a spoon.
7. If the activator has been kneaded in well and the slime is still too liquid or sticky, add another 1 portion of activator. Repeat this process until the consistency meets your wishes. In the end, you might have to add more activator than expected.
8. Our slime is now ready and no longer sticky! With correct application, activator will always bring the slime back to its original consistency, so have fun :)
Further information about activator
Activator can be stored for a long time in a closed container at room temperature. Before each use, the activator must be stirred well, because it is normal for the powder to settle at the bottom. If the activator has been unused for a very long time, you can also heat the activator again so that the powder dissolves again. Always add activator to the slime in portions, because if too much activator is added at once, the slime can become hard. Activator should never be drunk.
Your activator is empty? No problem, we offer a ready-to-use activator:
The following 3 things are suitable as activator refills: ready-to-use activator from us, contact lens solution, or laundry detergent.
1. Option: Ready-to-use activator: This activator works best for our slimes and preserves their consistency. Simply add a few drops to your sticky slime, knead it in well, and your slime will no longer be sticky. If your slime is still sticky, keep adding more activator until the slime has reached your desired consistency. Super easy! PS: It's normal for flakes to settle at the bottom of the activator. Just shake the bottle well before use :)
2. Option: Contact lens solution/saline solution: With the help of contact lens solution from, for example, dm, you can also stop your slime from sticking. Add contact lens solution to your slime and knead it in well. Repeat this process until your slime is no longer sticky and has reached your desired consistency.
3. Option: Laundry detergent: We really only recommend this option as an emergency option if you cannot use any of the other options, because laundry detergent changes the smell and consistency of your slime. Of the laundry detergents in drugstores, the pink Perwoll detergent (wool & delicates) has so far helped best with sticky slimes. Important: If you use this tip, as already mentioned, the smell and consistency of the slime will change a little.