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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Make Thick, Glossy Clear Slime Using Glue PDF download Download Article Co-authored by Shellisa Ruvalcaba and Amber Crain

Last Updated: February 19, 2026

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This article was co-authored by Shellisa Ruvalcaba and by wikiHow staff writer, Amber Crain. Shellisa Ruvalcaba is a slime expert based in Apple Valley, California. She is the owner and operator of Duncan’s Slime, a slime small business. She has over 6 years of experience making and selling slime. She sells a variety of slime products, including icee slimes, cloud slimes, crunchy slimes, and clear slimes. She got inspired to start her slime business after discovering the ASMR side of playing with slime. She has built an online community of slime enthusiasts with over 44K followers on Instagram, where she posts product videos and other slime content. This article has been viewed 271,995 times.

Clear slime is fun and easy to make at home with a few simple ingredients. You can whip up your own batch of clear slime in just a few minutes and play with it immediately! If you want your slime to be absolutely clear, just like glass, you'll need to store it in an airtight container for a few days before you start playing with it.

Ingredients

Clear Slime with Glue and Borax

  • 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of clear PVA glue
  • 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of warm water
  • 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of room-temperature water
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram) of Borax powder

Clear Slime with Glue, Baking Soda, and Saline Solution

  • 1 cup (240 ml) of clear PVA glue
  • 1 cup (240 ml) of water
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of contact lens saline solution
  • 1 tablespoon (14 grams) of baking soda

Steps

Method 1 Method 1 of 2:

Glue and Borax

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  1. Step 1 Combine the clear glue and room-temperature water in a large bowl. 1 Combine the clear glue and room-temperature water in a large bowl. Measure out 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of clear PVA glue and dump it in a bowl. Then, measure out 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of room-temperature water from the tap. Add the water to the glue and stir them together.[1] [2]
    • You can use a spoon, spatula, or craft stick for stirring.
    • If you want to double the recipe, use 1 cup (240 ml) of clear PVA glue and 1 cup (240 ml) of room temperature water.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make Clear Slime 2 Mix the Borax powder and warm water together in a separate bowl. Measure out 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram) of Borax powder and put it in another bowl. Then, measure out 1 cup (240 ml) of warm water and add it to the bowl with the Borax. Stir the ingredients until the Borax powder dissolves.[3]
    • The Borax mixture will look a bit cloudy, but don't worry! The slime will be clear.
    • If you're creating a double batch, use 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) of Borax powder.

    Safety Tip: Wear plastic gloves when working with undiluted Borax, since it can cause burns. Borax should never be inhaled or come into contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth.

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  3. Step 3 Combine the glue mixture and the Borax solution. 3 Combine the glue mixture and the Borax solution. Pour the Borax solution into the large bowl with the glue mixture. The mixture will start taking on a slime-like texture right away. Stir the ingredients with a spoon to mix them together.[4] [5]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make Clear Slime 4 Keep stirring the mixture until all of the liquid is absorbed. You'll know the slime is ready when there's no more liquid left in the bowl. It can take a few minutes for the liquid to absorb completely, so be sure to keep stirring![6]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make Clear Slime 5 Knead the slime until it reaches your preferred consistency. Use your hands to squish and push down on the slime mixture repeatedly. Keep kneading the slime for several minutes until the consistency is exactly how you want it.[7]
    • The longer you knead the slime, the more rubbery it will become.
    • You can leave the slime in the bowl while you knead it.
    • The slime will have a few air bubbles in it at this point, which is totally normal!
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Make Clear Slime 6 Play with your slime or store it in an airtight container until it gets clear. At this point, your slime is ready to play with! If you want the air bubbles to go away so that the slime is crystal clear and looks like glass, don't play with it yet. Transfer it to a plastic zipper baggie or container with an airtight lid and let it sit for 1-2 days.[8]
    • The longer you leave the slime in the container, the clearer it will become.
    • Be sure to wash your hands before and after playing with the slime to keep it looking clear.
    • The slime will last several weeks if you store it in an airtight container. Toss it out and make a new batch when it gets cloudy or dirty!
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Method 2 Method 2 of 2:

Glue, Baking Soda, and Saline Solution

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Make Clear Slime 1 Put the clear glue into a large bowl. Measure out 1 cup (240 ml) of clear PVA glue and pour it into a large bowl. You can set this bowl aside for now.[9]
    • Make sure you're using clear PVA glue for this, not white school glue!
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make Clear Slime 2 Combine the water and baking soda in a separate bowl. Measure out 1 cup (240 ml) of water and pour it into a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon (14 grams) of baking soda to the bowl. Stir the ingredients until the baking soda dissolves completely.[10]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make Clear Slime 3 Pour the baking soda solution into the bowl with the glue. Add the baking soda solution to the glue slowly so that the ingredients are easy to mix together. Stir continuously as you pour in the baking soda solution. Keep stirring until the ingredients are completely mixed together.[11]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make Clear Slime 4 Stir 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of saline solution into the mixture. Measure out the contact lens saline solution and dump it into the large bowl. Keep stirring until the saline solution is fully mixed into the other ingredients.[12]
    • The saline in contact lens solution is what "activates" the slime and creates the gooey texture!
    • The mixture will be thick and gel-like at this point.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make Clear Slime 5 Knead the slime with your hands until the liquid is absorbed. You can leave the slime in the bowl for this part! Just use your fingers to squish the slime mixture around for several minutes.[13]
    • The longer you knead the slime, the thicker it will get.

    Tip: For a cool effect, you can knead about 1 tablespoon (14 grams) of your favorite glitter into the slime. You can add more or less glitter than that to get different looks—it's totally up to you!

  6. Step 6 Play with the slime or store it in an airtight container. 6 Play with the slime or store it in an airtight container. Your slime is ready to be played with, but it probably won't look crystal clear. If you want the slime to be absolutely clear, like glass, transfer it to an airtight container and let it sit for 3-5 days before playing with it.
    • The longer you leave the slime in the container before playing with it, the clearer it will look.
    • As long as you store your slime properly in a plastic baggie or airtight container after playing with it, it should last for several weeks!
    • Throw away the slime once it starts looking dirty or cloudy.
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  • Question Can I microwave the clear slime to make it instant clear slime? wikiHow Staff Editor wikiHow Staff Editor Staff Answer This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. wikiHow Staff Editor wikiHow Staff Editor Staff Answer No, you don't need to use heat at all for this project. Heating your slime might change the consistency or look. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 10 Helpful 33
  • Question My clear slime looks white from all the bubbles. How do I make it 100% clear? Community Answer Community Answer To make it 100% clear, you have to let the slime sit for 5-7 days. While it sits, you cannot touch it. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 50 Helpful 208
  • Question How much baking soda do I need? Community Answer Community Answer Start with one teaspoon, then add more if necessary. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 42 Helpful 128
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Tips

  • Wash your hands before making clear slime so that it will look more clear. Thanks Helpful 16 Not Helpful 1
  • Try adding small toys, glitter, or beads to your slime for a creative look. Thanks Helpful 12 Not Helpful 2

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  • When adding lotion to your slime, be careful not to add too much because it can cause the slime to be too melty. If you have this problem, just add more activator.
  • My clear slime method is to add hand sanitizer mixed with tap water, clear glue, and activator. It worked well, but just make sure you don't add too much water!
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Warnings

  • Be careful working with Borax. Wear gloves or have an adult help you. Thanks Helpful 11 Not Helpful 1
  • Store it in an airtight container to keep it from getting messy and all over the place. Thanks Helpful 9 Not Helpful 2
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Things You'll Need

  • Large bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • Spoon
  • Airtight container or plastic baggie

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Expert Interview

Thanks for reading our article! If you’d like to learn more about slime, check out our in-depth interview with Shellisa Ruvalcaba.

References

  1. ↑ Shellisa Ruvalcaba. Slime Expert. Expert Interview
  2. ↑ https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/elmers-clear-glue-slime-recipe-kids/
  3. ↑ https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/elmers-clear-glue-slime-recipe-kids/
  4. ↑ Shellisa Ruvalcaba. Slime Expert. Expert Interview
  5. ↑ https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/elmers-clear-glue-slime-recipe-kids/
  6. ↑ https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/elmers-clear-glue-slime-recipe-kids/
  7. ↑ https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/elmers-clear-glue-slime-recipe-kids/
  8. ↑ https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/elmers-clear-glue-slime-recipe-kids/
  9. ↑ https://asubtlerevelry.com/clear-slime-recipe/
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Shellisa Ruvalcaba Co-authored by: Shellisa Ruvalcaba Slime Expert This article was co-authored by Shellisa Ruvalcaba and by wikiHow staff writer, Amber Crain. Shellisa Ruvalcaba is a slime expert based in Apple Valley, California. She is the owner and operator of Duncan’s Slime, a slime small business. She has over 6 years of experience making and selling slime. She sells a variety of slime products, including icee slimes, cloud slimes, crunchy slimes, and clear slimes. She got inspired to start her slime business after discovering the ASMR side of playing with slime. She has built an online community of slime enthusiasts with over 44K followers on Instagram, where she posts product videos and other slime content. This article has been viewed 271,995 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 41 Updated: February 19, 2026 Views: 271,995 Categories: Putty Dough and Slime Article SummaryX

To make clear slime, start by mixing 1/2 teaspoon (4 grams) of borax with 1 cup (240 milliliters) of hot water. Then, in a separate bowl, add 1/2 a cup (120 milliliters) of clear glue. Next, stir 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of room temperature water into the glue. Now, add 3 teaspoons (15 milliliters) of the borax solution to the glue mixture, and stir everything thoroughly. Finally, knead the slime together with your hands. If you want to make the slime less sticky, you can add a bit more borax solution. Alternatively, if you want to make the slime softer, try adding a little more glue! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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