Welcome to the World of Slime Textures: A Beginner’s Guide from a Fellow Slime Lover

Okay, buckle up. This one is going to get a little technical. If you are curious about slime or want to start making your own, this blog is for you. When I first got into slime, I learned from so many amazing people who shared their knowledge with me. Now it is my turn to pass it forward to anyone out there who, like me, loves to learn.

One thing you will notice right away is how overwhelming the slime world can be. It is not just the endless variety of textures. It is also the fact that every slime shop seems to name them differently. Even after almost a year of running Gooru Slime, I still come across texture names I have never heard before. I am never sure if they are truly new or just a creative rebrand. I usually end up buying them to find out.

But let us start with the basics. There are two core types of slime you need to know:

1. White basic slime made with white PVA glue
2. Clear slime made with clear PVA glue

These are your foundation. From here, the texture magic begins.

Crunchy slime is the next step. You can make it by adding elements like foam balls, bingsu beads (also called straw beads), glitter, block beads, sugar beads, lava rocks, or silica beads to either white or clear slime. But here is the trick. The slime needs to be sticky enough to hold the add-ins, but not so sticky that it gets all over your hands. Finding that balance takes practice.

Then comes the dreamy cloud slime, made by mixing white basic slime with instant snow. It is fluffy, drizzly, and super satisfying to stretch. On the other hand, Icee slime is made with clear slime and instant snow, but has a totally different feel. It is sizzly, slightly wet to the touch, and so fun to play with. Same ingredient, different base, totally different result.

Another fan favorite is butter slime. This one is made by mixing basic slime with air dry clay. The result is a soft, fluffy, and incredibly inflatable texture that feels like magic in your hands.

And that is just the beginning. There is snow fizz slime, cloud cream slime, jelly slime, jelly cube slime, gummy slime, thick & glossy slime...etc.  It is a whole universe of texture, creativity, and fun.

If you are just starting your slime-making journey, I hope this post helped you understand the basics. I will be sharing more technical tips and recipes soon, so stay tuned. This is only the beginning.

Love, Lana K.