What is Plasti goop made of?

What is Plasti goop made of?

Thingmaker, also called Creepy Crawlers, is an activity toy made by Mattel, beginning in 1964. The toy consists of a series of die-cast metal moulds resembling various bug-like creatures, into which is poured a liquid chemical substance called “Plasti-Goop”, which comes in assorted colours.

Why did they stop making creepy crawlers?

Still, safety concerns and the natural lifespan of toy fads doomed Creepy Crawlers to nostalgia during the 80s. Mattel discontinued the toy in 1978. But the nation wasn’t without it for long. It was a sense of nostalgia that led Toymax to give Creepy Crawlers another try in 1992.

Are Creepy Crawlers still made?

The Creepy Crawlers’ Thingmaker was still popular even though it was likely to injure kids. The toys were re-released in the late 70s but for some reason kids didn’t like them as much as the dangerous versions! They went out of production for years. In 1992, Creepy Crawlers came back.

How do you make a creepy crawler?

To make a Creepy Crawler, you squeezed a heat-setting liquid plastic, called Plastigoop, into a metal mold of insects and other vermin. Then you put the mold into an electrically heated unit called a Thingmaker. When the Plastigoop hardened, you pulled the bugs out of the mold and marveled at them.

Can you still buy Creepy Crawler goop?

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How long do you cook creepy crawlers?

FIrst, you take the goop, and with the little tool provided (or a toothpick) you fill in as much or as little detail as you like on the bug mold. You then fill up the mold with goop and bake for about 15 minutes, it is that simple!

Can you make creepy crawlers in the oven?

Any brand of goop made for the Creepy Crawler molds will bake or cure at 325-350 degrees F. How long it needs to bake is determined by the thickness of the mold and goop.

How do you clean a creepy crawler mold?

I put the molds in a plastic bucket with some white (distilled) vinegar, also known as acetic acid. After the molds have soaked for a few hours I scrub them with a hard plastic bristle brush (never a metal brush).

How do you clean a mold from a Thingmaker?

Soak the molds in vinegar for 1-2 hours. Use a brush with stiff plastic bristles to remove as much burnt/caked on goop as possible. A hard plastic pick (I found harder pointed swizzle sticks work great) works great to remove gunk from hard to reach areas in the molds or around the lettering.