Slime – Toyz School

It’s easy to dismiss slime as this trendy but messy activity your children are somehow obsessed with. Yet, it’s hard to determine what it is about slime that has your kids – and maybe you too - hooked? As someone who has recently discovered this secret, I find myself doing way too many experiments with it with my kids. Adding water and colors to it has to be their most favorite activities currently. However, recently, I can’t help but think, “can you microwave slime?” You can microwave slime if you need or want to. There are various situations in which microwaving can be a great way to bring your slime to the right consistency, but there’s a lot more to it. Let’s get into the whats, hows, and whys of microwaving your slime without further ado. To see the most popular slime sets just click here. Is It Safe to Microwave Slime? Microwaving slime is safe if you use a microwavable bowl. It’s better to not risk it by using any other type of material, such as cookware with metal trim or stainless steel, as it’s not microwave friendly. When is the Right Time to Microwave Slime? This has to be a tricky one to answer because while your slime is microwaveable, you cannot just do it whenever you like. There are certain situations that call for it. Here’s the first one. While You Are Making Slime The most likely time when someone will want to microwave their slime is when they are making it from scratch. If you bought slime that was already premade then you likely won’t have to microwave it. Here are all the key steps involved in the making of slime: 1. Buy Metamucil. This key ingredient ensures that you’re able to set the base work and produce slimy goodness. 2. Use a microwavable bowl and add a cup of water, a tablespoon of Metamucil, and a pinch of glitter. Mix them well. 3. If you want to make turquoise slime, add five to six drops of blue food coloring. However, it’s optional since the Metamucil will be producing a bright orange shade nonetheless. 4. Now comes the stage where you put the bowl into your microwave for a minute. Take it out, stir it well, and put it back inside for a minute. 5. Take it out and let the heated mixture cool. As you see your mixture cooling down, you’ll also see the slime coming to life. Hence, microwaving your slime during production is a key step in bringing it to the right consistency and giving it the right thickness. However, if you’re wondering whether there are any other times that call for microwaving, let’s find out. Why Is Understanding Viscosity Important? Before we get into how the microwave affects your slime, it’s important to understand the concept of viscosity. It’s like a way to determine how slow or fast a liquid flows. So by this principle, we can conclude that water has low viscosity because it flows quickly. Slime, on the other hand, has a high viscosity, which means that it moves slowly. Unless you understand how viscosity works, you won’t understand why your favorite slime just doesn’t feel right. Maybe it has gotten too thin, too thick, too dry, or too messy. How Is Slime Affected By Temperature? Consider the example of a bottle of syrup stored in your refrigerator. Didn’t the syrup come out easily when you first used it before refrigerating it? Now it’s probably harder to pour because it has become thick and less flowy. The same is the case with slime. Just like most things, the warmer your slime is, the softer and flowier it is. The cooler it is, the more slowly it flows. The latter is a condition where your slime starts feeling too hard to be fun anymore. Typically, clear slime is more rubbery than the one made with white glue, for instance. This means that giving a little heat to your clear slime when you feel like it’s breaking apart can make it all stretchy again. The real question remains, can you microwave slime? The answer is yes, you can. However, the technique may not work with every type of slime. So, if your clear slime feels harder than usual, go ahead and microwave it for a few seconds to determine whether it will become softer or not. What Are Some Different Types of Slime? While many people really never notice it, slime can largely vary in texture and thickness. Here are some types to help you figure out which one you have. ➢ Unicorn or glitter slime: This one is pretty basic and, as the name suggests, comes with a hint of glitter. ➢ Fluffy slime: More like a soft marshmallow, this type of slime will melt in your grip. ➢ Cleaning slime: Yes, slime is also a cleaning tool for your keyboard and other electronics since this type is pretty thick and almost works like a lint brush. ➢ Glow in the dark: This has to be one of the most non-toxic slimes that also works magic by really glowing in the dark. ➢ Borax-free slime: While borax is sometimes a key ingredient to make slime, it can also be pretty harsh on your skin. Hence, some recipes also tend to go without it. ➢ Popping slime: Truly a delight to your sense, this one comes with beads mixed and meshed in it. Final Thoughts So can you microwave slime? Yes. What does it do? It’s supposed to make your slime softer and flowier. Does microwaving slime make it soft all the time? No. Even though it’s a great way to fix your breaking or dry slime, there’s no guarantee that it will always work. At times, it may even make your slime harder if it was already dry beyond repair. In some cases, it’s reasonable to use other methods like lotion or water in a little quantity to get the consistency of your slime flowy before you consider microwaving. In the end, understanding the involvement of different ingredients and how heat may impact them is the key to keeping your slime working for a long time.