Can you use sugar to make slime?

You can't make slime using sugar alone. Sugar dissolves in water and won't create the gooey, stretchy texture that slime is known for.

To make slime, you need a polymer – a long chain of molecules – which can be activated to create the sticky, stretchy consistency. Common slime recipes use:

* Borax (a chemical)

* Glue (a polymer)

* Laundry detergent (a surfactant that helps create the gooey texture)

You can explore making slime with different recipes and ingredients. There are many fun variations that use glue, borax, and other ingredients.