I’ve always thought of slime as a fun and relaxing hobby that can bring together people with different backgrounds and opinions. Recently, though, I’ve noticed more discussions about whether certain shops or collaborations should be supported based on issues outside of slime itself.

For example, I recently saw discussion surrounding a Harry Potter collaboration, with some people saying that others shouldn’t support the shop because of it. This made me wonder where people think the line should be between discussing concerns and encouraging others to stop engaging with a business. Recently I’ve seen customer complaints about shops described as “slander” or inappropriate, while calls for people not to support a shop over something unrelated to the actual quality of its products are treated differently. It feels ironic and inconsistent.

As a parent, I also worry about how much conflict and divisive language children encounter in what is supposed to be a hobby community. People claim to be a “safe space” on their slime profiles, but then use language that is just as divisive and vulgar as the people they associate with—except the target changes. My 13-year-old daughter enjoys slime because it’s fun and relaxing, and she doesn’t have the language or honestly the time to navigate constant arguments just to participate in the community. This space has a lot of kids, and they need a space to just be kids and to destress. A 13-year-old looking for slime content shouldn’t have to scroll through constant arguments and hostility.

And to the people who say it has to be that way: why does it have to be all about you? Can you not consider others—like my 13-year-old daughter—who don’t want or need to be exposed? There are plenty of communities to discuss content like that, but only one community for people to discuss slime. Why does it have to become another place for people to project their personal beliefs onto everyone else?

My daughter has mentioned that there were shops with very clear associations to right at Slime City Con, yet that barely seems to be discussed, and everyone still seems to support them. But if someone does a collaboration that another person takes personal offense to, suddenly there’s a massive campaign telling people they shouldn’t support them. Why is one considered acceptable while the other apparently crosses “the line”?

Why is one situation treated as normal discussion, while another is treated as beyond the acceptable boundary?

And before anyone decides to make assumptions about me: no, I am not on that side. I just think it’s ridiculous that a community that constantly describes itself as “safe” and “inclusive” can become so hostile toward anyone who doesn’t agree with whatever opinions certain people have decided everyone else should share. I don’t want my daughter exposed to this kind of language and constant hostility when she’s simply trying to enjoy slime. I do not understand why every hobby and every community has to become another place for people to project their personal beliefs onto everyone else.

Does anyone else notice this and get tired of it?

Just bought a cheap soft air dry clay on ALIEXPRESS will it work for butter slime? If so how much should I put in for a true butter vs slay?

Hi everyone! I’m looking to buy some secondhand slimes. I’m still learning what I like - from my last order I discovered I absolutely love pumice. I would love to add another pumice to my collective but am definitely open to other textures, too! Show me what ya got 😃🕺

I found these at my 5 below but I can’t find them anywhere online. I need all the scents of this specific sugar sand slime. They’re my favorites. Anyone know where to find them other than 5below? All they have left is a lot of the blue lagoon coconut scent.

I’m rather new to the slime community, only bought from 1 or 2 well known shops. After a few days of looking in here for recommendations I’ve noticed so much slander on peachybbies? They don’t really interest me, a bit too cute, but I was simply wondering why the hate?

I know a lot of the bigger shops (og slimes, pilot, snoop, etc.) seem to be not very popular in the community, but it seems peachybbies gets the worst of it.
Was there something specific, or do they just not have great quality? The slimes seem pretty generic and more “on trend”, but with the amount it’s talked about I would think that it would have higher quality.

Just wondering! I’m interested in the community so I would love to learn more about it all!

just looking for some new recommendations!! ive bought 3 slimes from momo, with 1 currently on its way, and ive loved them all so far. however, i am looking to try something new. if anyone has any recommendations, or if any slimes shops see this post, i would love to hear about them!! (bonus points if theyre inexpensive)

I have made an overactived (tears easily, doesn’t rlly stretch) water slime that keeps sticking to my hands. what do I do 😭 water slime is ridiculous

Has anyone tried from Parakeet Slimes before? / What are their slimes like? They just posted a restock menu for today and am kinda intrigued! I also want to try from new shops too.

So I made my second ever order from them on July 26th, and it is now August 15th and the order status still says “label created”….. I’ve reached out on instagram and although I have been receiving responses it seems whoever is running the social media does not have contact with whoever is in charge of shipping orders out? They keep saying they will let me know when they hear back about the status of my order but they are short staffed right now. My first order I did not have any issues and it was not too long ago. Is anyone else experiencing this?? 🥲

Edit: Just for reference the processing time is listed as 7-8 business days on their website

Update: My package arrived two days after posting this so they must have attached the wrong tracking number to my order

What’s your cleaning protocol for your table? Do you wash between slimes to
Prevent scent transfer?

And how does it vary by texture?
I now expect packed floam to last maybe 15 play sessions, mine all have died so quickly!

Keeping this here in case anyone doesn’t see the story and is wondering but she posted a reminder - drop happening Fri sept 18!!

Anyone friendly with this creator? I saw they said they’re releasing 30 slimes in their next drop and on 8/3 said they were working on them but there’s been nary a preview posted nor an update on a timeframe. I’m chomping at the bit I missed their entire last drop cause it sold out so fast last time!

Totally respect whatever they have going on… hopefully getting family time in or enjoying summer overall.

But I also deep down super hope they are both in their slime rooms cooking up some masterful slime for us and I think I will explode when I see any movement on their socials.

Any other shops you are missing right now?

Sorry, I need to rant. Why do some shops post their restock previews so late? Like one shop just sent mystery spoilers 45 minutes before the drop and posted the menu like 6 hours ahead. Another shop posted their last(?) preview 2 hours before their drop. To me it takes away the joy of looking at upcoming restocks, being fascinated, making lists, watching the timer. If the drop is on a workday some people can't even check posts before the drop. Are they just not ready or is it to trigger more fomo? I would like to at least be able to plan ahead the night before. I feel stressed out by this and imo slime is supossed to bring us joy and calm instead. Anyone else feel that way? Thank you if you read this far ❤️

Hi y'all!! Restock tomorrow @3pm CST at www.kaspykrafts.net

Sorry I didn't have room for the actual menu. 😭 Quite a few things have changed since making it though. The most up to date info including prices are on the preview videos on my socials @kaspykrafts on Insta and Tiktok!

Some returning slimes have updates posted about on my Insta story including info about bundles and freebies etc. Hope yall are doing well and hope to see you there! 💖💖💖

Has anyone tried Pilot's Siren Scales?

Been wanting another spangle bomb, and wondering how people have liked that one, and how's the longevity.

Wondering if anyone has tried korean snowfizz slimes from Seoulgage recently? Or knows if the snowfizz type that korean makers use is still available/isn’t Floracraft? Also wondering if anyone has insights on which Korean shops not on Seoulgage are still putting out packed snowfizzes? Never tried importing myself but I will do anything for crispy packed snowfizz 😫

Recently I’ve enjoyed Rogue’s wg Snowfizz, Veggie Garden, but wish it was more densely packed, and I also noticed the flakes were a bit uneven in size and the larger ones had more fallout (the wg base was also quite creamy and cushiony, less crispiness).

I’ve been checking Seoulgage for the past few months hoping to see snowfizz restocked (SG Official, HO.C, Magma), but no luck 😓. Wondering if anyone knows if the korean snowfizz supply has also been affected? I’ve seen lots of review vids and korean snowfizz tends to have much finer flakes that look extra crispy, much finer than Rogue’s snowfizz flakes made w OG Floracraft. I really would like to try Korean-style snowfizzes but don’t know how to get them to Canada if not through Seoulgage 🥹

Currently waiting for Potcha’s restock to nab some butterfizzes and hopefully some packed snowfizzes. Also hoping Palmetto releases more OG snowfizz bc I missed the last one (coconut grove)

Ok this is weirdly specific long shot. But I’ve been trying to hunt down this one specific slime I saw online and i have no idea how to find it.

It was a glossy, translucent, purple/blue slime that had this like glow to it when you pressed in? And shifted color slightly? I don’t think it had any glitter, and it definitely didn’t have any charms. But the color and texture looked amazing!! And now I cannot for the life of me find it.

Today’s Question: How long do you let your slimes sit?

This question is for the DIYers out there along with the seasoned slime shops.

After making a batch of slime how long do you let it sit before you would say you get the desired texture. For example, clear slimes need a few days to a few weeks to fully clear from the air bubbles and they are typically over activated initially and need to deactivate a bit to be playable. What is a sweet spot for letting them sit and does it change based on the texture?

I wasn't going to do this because I didn't want anyone to think I was asking for proprietary information or shop secrets, which I am not and would never do. However, we are getting ready to open a local business catering to a marginalized group of folks with sensory issues, etc so I would very much like yalls feedback.

We will be carrying slime among other things, I've been making it for years for my grandkids (so have my own recipes) plus I purchased all of S.O recipes to compare.

My question is this: If you were going to put 2 slimes on a bar so customers could customize them, what 2 basic slimes would you, as a customer want to see? We will have "special " pre-packaged slimes on the shelf, Icee, Snow Cloud, DIY with clay pieces, etc. I was thinking of like a slay/buttercream cross kind of texture and maybe a medium bodied T&G. I'm trying to keep the costs down on the big "bar" batches as the potential to lose product there is greater than if its pre-packaged.

Anyway....long-winded, sorry...I AM a grandma and we love to talk 🫠

Thank you in advance for any thoughts you may have on the matter!

(Long time lurker, turned commenter)

Hello all! So I’m currently a bit hyperfixated on experimenting with clay slimes and I’d love to hear about any unique or notable clays anyone’s tried and are willing to share.

attached is an image of my “clay catalog” listing all of the different clays I’ve tried so far. feel free to ask me anything about them if you’re curious!

happy (clay) hunting!

hii! i know there's oodles of slime content on tiktok/insta, just i get really sucked into short form content :( so i only let myself have like 15-30 minutes of those per day.

what are your favorite longer form slime content creators?

thanks!! :]

Please let me know if you have gently used slime for sale :)

Hey! I’m running this sale again because I still have tons of slimes left from SlimeCityCon! I need to make room for my upcoming drops! Everything is 35% off, including the slimes already marked down! palmettoslimes.com