So, you have hard or overactivated slime. That is not a problem. In this guide, we will go over simple ways to fix hard slime and help bring it back to a softer, stretchier texture.

What Causes Hard or Overactivated Slime?

When slime becomes hard, stiff, or rubbery, it usually means there is too much activator compared to the amount of glue in the slime. This is called overactivated slime. The good news is that you can often soften it again using glue, water, or lotion.

If your slime looks like the one shown above, you definitely have some over activated slime.

1. Use Glue or water to melt the slime

When slime is hard or over activated, it means there is just too much activator to glue ratio so a quick way to solve the issue is to use glue to get to correct ratio. Just add glue and mix and knead until your slime is to your desired consistency.

instead of glue you can use water, however using water will thin out your slime and make it a different texture.

2. Use lotion 

You can use lotion to soften your slime, be careful on how much lotion you add as adding too much lotion can melt your slime back to glue. with an 8oz of overactivated slime we recommend adding a teaspoon of lotion at a time.

3. Enjoy your fixed slime

Once your slime feels soft and stretchy again, you are ready to play. To help prevent slime from becoming hard again, store it in its container after play and avoid adding too much activator in the future.