Use a clear laundry detergent or a color that matches your food coloring.

If you are using clear school glue, add 2 drops of food coloring and 1 teaspoon of glitter to make it more interesting. [5] X Research source

The more you knead the slime, the firmer and more putty-like it will become. If the slime is still too sticky, add some more liquid laundry detergent. Start with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon. [9] X Research source

Make sure that you use the foam kind of shaving cream, not the gel. The slime will be lighter in color after you add the shaving cream.