One of my friends have gluten allergies. I like to use cake batter, but unfortunately that has gluten in it.

Any suggestions on what to use that is gluten-free? Preferably sweet stuff (no savory). I was thinking of other types of flour. Does anyone know what types of flour is gluten-free and won't give a bad hair day?

Is she going to be eating the cake batter?? Otherwise there is absolutely no reason why you couldn't use regular cake batter on the skin. Gluten 'allergy' is not a thing; gluten sensitivity or celiac disease are conditions of the intestine, which of course, are only affected is something hits the intestine.

The gluten in wheat flour is what causes the lumps that stick in your hair, so any gluten-free flour should cause minimal hair trouble.

Well, the last time, her skin didn't have a good reaction to cake batter. So it's not only an eating thing...

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There are plenty of gluten-free alternatives: Oatmeal, cornmeal, cornstarch would be excellent places to start as replacements for cake batter slimes.

Then most sweets would also be gluten free: whipped topping, chocolate syrup, honey, corn syrup, molasses, etc.

Finally there are some vendors here who sell synthetic (?) powders which, when mixed with water, make excellent slimes. Things like methylcellulose and Natrosol

Rice flour should be ok.. wonder if one could make their own using food processor and dry rice

sodium polyacrylate makes great gel. or fake ice... or ooze...depending on size . Mixed with methylcellulose, after preparation, supposedly makes great ooze
Hersheys is gluten free.. or is that fat free.. much sweeter than above recipe

Rice flour.... now that is an interesting thought, especially if made from a food processor, it might just be the cheapest thing! LOL... Has anyone tried that?

No you can get dermatitis from a wide range of allergens including gluten. I get reactions after some of my messy sessions but I have prescription topical cream to help with it.

Cornstarch feels really good on the skin IMO. Oat flour makes a nice thick textured slime which I have used for some of my videos since it covers you well.

One idea that comes to mind is xanthan gum. It is used in gluten-free baking and it makes for some very nice slime (1 part xanthan to 100 parts water, usually). It gets nice and thick, in fact I think it is the same stuff used in thickening powder for people who have trouble swallowing.

i have had issues w gluten for several years now. i actually was told to get tested for celiacs because my symptoms were to extreme. i am lucky to know i DO NOT have celiacs or a wheat allergy, BUT having said that, i do experience symptoms associated with them. i would not get rashes on my skin but had experienced stomach swelling probably not as much from touching it when it was cold but perhapes once it was being cleaned up in steam form.

i use gluten free cake mix (expensive) but cheaper options is gluten free bisquick.
corn starch is good as is rice flour.
tapioca flour can also be used.
for the stuff getting stuck in hair use some baking oil to mix into the batter and it helps stop the clumpy stuff, i have long hair as have all my gfs i wamed with. (i also donate my hair for locks of love so i am very careful so i don't end up getting it so messed up i would have to cut early)
just be careful as many gluten free baking powders many contain almond flour which for nut allergies would be potentially fatal.
i like to add some sugar or iciing or cake frosting to whipped cream to thicken it, but have also added gluten free mix to thicken the pies.
pudding is good usually gluten free, and pumpkin pie filling is super thick and can be fun too.
apple sauce is good, but gets into hair.
oatmeal is good to add to gunge, but if they have strong allery to gluten make sure its gluten free, or ask them as even gluten free oatmeal messes with my stomach, not sure if it would cause skin reactions.
also buckwheat is gluten free, all though that too messed with my stomach. good luck and have fun!

Duncan Hines and Betty Crocker make gluten free cake mix box mixes

Xanthum Gum. Gluten free cornflour in other words....

Surprised to see corn flour mentioned. Does that not give a bad hair day?

i have used stuff used to make corn tortillas and added lots of oil to it and don't remember it being to bad to wash out

Gluten is in wheat, barley, and rye.

So, anything not using one of theses should be ok. There is the possibility of gluten contamination, because foods could be processed in a facility that also processes one of the three listed above, but since the food won't be eaten, I don't see that being much of a problem.

I know a lot of people are fans of oatmeal/porridge.

Wow. The lack of understanding about gluten allergies around here (and everywhere) is ridiculous.

No, my throat will not close, but my quality of life suffers for days or weeks after exposure.

Why this shit pisses me off...

Had a session client, who did not understand (aka care about my safety or well being after being told) and pre-mixed some "gluten free cake batter" for us that was just regular cake batter.

I got a nice rash a day later, and they are intense and not good.