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Best Slime Making Ingredients

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My 8 year old great niece is a slime making queen. These are the products she likes me to have on hand when she visits.
 
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Glue is an essential ingredient in making slime. I prefer the clear glue so the slime stays translucent when color is added.
Colorations Washable Clear Glue, Gallon
 
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Activator is a must along with glue for making slime. This is the one my great-niece likes to work with.
Amazon Basics Slime Activator Solution 1 QT
 
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Kids love to add small beads and things to their slime for the ultimate sensory experience.
CityActs Slime Accessories Kit – Charms, Glitter, Foam Balls, Sequins
 
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Liquid food coloring is easiest to work with when making slime.
KATSPRO 14 Colors Food Coloring Liquid Set
 
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Stainless steel bowls are best for slime making because they are not porous and are easy to clean. These have covers which are handy to store slime after making it.
Mainstays 6-Piece Brushed Stainless Steel Mixing and Storage Bowl Set with Clear Lids
 
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My great nieces like to add shaving cream to their slime to give it a fun texture. I like this one because it smells nicer than men's shaving cream.
Pure Silk Raspberry Mist Spa Therapy Shave Cream for Women, 7.25 Ounces
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A wooden spoon to stir the slime ingredients together.
Mainstays Bamboo Cooking Spoon, Natural Bamboo, 13 in, 1 Piece
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A pricey alternative to activator, but if you already have contacts, you can spare 2 Tablespoons for your kids to make ocean slime when mixed with clear glue and baking soda.
CLEAR CARE PLUS Cleaning & Disinfecting Contact Lens Solution with Case, 12 oz, Twin Pack HSA/FSA Eligible
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Makes slime clean up easier.
Great Value Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon Scent, 75 Count
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Perfect for cleaning hands off when done making slime.
Equate Sensitive Fragrance and Dye-Free Wipes, 72 Count
 
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Makes slime extra pretty with glitter glue.
Colorations® Glitter Glue - Set of 6
 
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Mix it up and try different recipes for slime.
The Book of Slime - A Kid's Guide on How to Make the Best Slimes of All Time, (Paperback)
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Kindle version of slime recipes for when you need it right away.
Secrets of Slime Recipe Book: 30 Fun Projects
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Make your slime glow in the dark
(2 pack) Elmer’s Glow-in-the-Dark Liquid Glue, Washable, Pink, 5oz
 
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Make slime a more sensory experience by adding charms-even better if they glow in the dark.
Joyfy 50 Pcs Mini Resin Animals Tiny Figures to Hide, Cute Miniature Figurines for Fairy Garden Accessories, Slime Charms & Party Favors Stuffers, Dollhouse Accessories
 
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An art smock is a necessity when letting little ones make slime.
Kids Art Smocks Painting Apron for Children Waterproof Artist Smock with Long Sleeve and 3 Pockets for Age 3-8 Years