These exercises are appropriate for anyone old enough to play with putty, approximately 4 years and older. If you’re looking for something to have your kids do with putty, try this fun exercise routine for hands and fingers! It typically keeps fresh and usable for a couple weeks. The properties are slightly different, but the fun is the same and there is a safety benefit to ditching the borax. Glue putty/silly putty can be made with corn starch and white school glue. Make sure to store the putty in an airtight bag or container. GAK is a related polymer except liquid laundry starch is used to stick the white school glue molecules together instead of borax. Let your child play with beads and other plastic pieces by pressing them into the putty. Knead the ingredients with your hands until it forms a nice, smooth putty that feels like “Silly Putty”.ĥ. Slowly drizzle the dyed water into the flour mixture while stirring.Ĥ. Make the water a bit darker than you want the putty to turn out because the whiteness of the flour dilutes the color.ģ. You can mix the slime together with your hands or you can wear disposable gloves if you dont want to get any black iron oxide dust on your hands. Continue stirring until the mixture is smooth. Stir a few drops of food coloring into the water and stir until it’s well mixed. Stir 2 tablespoons of iron oxide powder into 1/4 cup of liquid starch. Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl.Ģ.
While we don’t recommend eating it, this recipe is entirely non-toxic and edible. Try out our DIY putty recipe! Another bonus of making your own putty is the ability to control ingredients. Save yourself a trip to the store and added expense by making it at home with your child. The smooth and sticky texture of the putty, as well as its ability to absorb heat makes it a great toy for sensory development. There are tons of brands and varieties of “Silly Putty” and “Play-Doh” you can buy in stores, but making your own from ingredients in your kitchen is much more fun and a great sensory experience for your child. Playing with putty is a great way for children to develop hand and finger strength along with fine motor skills.
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