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Need Help with a Kid's Gift - Slime

 
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I don't think slime is very permie though the kid is not from a permie family.

So I picked out a lot of craft type gifts on Amazon for her.  I thought she could pick what she wanted.

Her Dad said that none were a fit for her.  To get a Gallon of slime.  I can't find a gallon of slime on Amazon.  I know nothing about slime.  I can't imagine any one having a use for a gallon of it.

Can someone give me some help?  Any suggestion for someone who likes slime?
 
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Anyone remember this stuff?



Perhaps he's referring to a Gak-like product? Something like a thick mixture of water and corn starch (I think those are the ingredients) that make up a non-Newtonian liquid, maybe, that oozes when left to relax, but stiffens up the moment force is applied?

Non-newtonian liquid

I found a recipe for something different. Looks easy and relatively safe, but maybe not exactly permie.



I wish there were something simpler, but the effect is kinda fun. I almost want to experiment with it myself. Hmmm. I wonder if my young nieces and nephews might be interested? (heh heh. Slime everywhere...)

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Thanks Chris, Is Gak like Silly Putty?

I thought I would get a head start on Christmas shopping back in November.

Her Dad got back with me a few days ago.  Now I am in a panic as everything on Amazon says it will not get there by Christmas or is unavailable.

I went ahead and picked out some stuff since not much is available.
 
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Spangler makes slime and other fun kids stuff !

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There are also about a bazillion slime recipes on youtube. You could always make her a special "custom" slime.
 
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Send a gift card or some cash that says good toward slime with a picture of slime. Let the dad deal with finding it plus she can pick out the color she likes since it will likely end up everywhere😀
 
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