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How do I make putty harder?

Joe Ford

How do I make putty harder?

Add 1 squirt of hand lotion into the putty if it still feels firm. Hold your putty in 1 hand, then squeeze a pea-sized amount of lotion into the putty. Use both hands to fold the slime into the putty to see if it becomes any softer. You can use any kind of lotion for this!

Does Silly Putty shrink?

SILLY PUTTY is made primarily from silicone and color pigments. Silicone is an oil-based product and by nature will not dry out. If Silly Putty is left out of the container over a period of several years, it may harden due to other ingredients contained in the putty.

How do you make putty without glue or activator?

  1. Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl.
  2. Stir a few drops of food coloring into the water and stir until it’s well mixed.
  3. Slowly drizzle the dyed water into the flour mixture while stirring.
  4. Knead the ingredients with your hands until it forms a nice, smooth putty that feels like “Silly Putty”.

How do you make fidget Putty?

Directions

  1. Pour glue into bowl.
  2. Add cornstarch in with glue and Mix.
  3. Add the food coloring and mix again.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix very hot water and 1/4 Tsp Borax until it is dissolved.
  5. Add it to the glue mixture and stir again.
  6. Get your hands in there and knead the putty until it’s no longer sticky.

How do you make putty without borax or contact solution?

DIY Silly putty Supplies

  1. 1 cup of cornstarch.
  2. 1/2-1 cup clear gel-like soap *
  3. Food coloring or gel colors.
  4. A small bowl and spoon for mixing.

How do you make silly putty with cornstarch?

Instructions

  1. Pour the cornstarch and dish soap into a container. Add a few drops of water to help the goop bind, then fold it all together with a spoon.
  2. Mold the putty with your hands until most of the starch and soap is used up. If the mixture is too dry and crumbly, squeeze in some extra soap.
  3. Play with it.

How do you activate slime without borax or contact solution?

Here’s how to make it:

  1. Put 1/2 cup shampoo and 1/4 cup of cornstarch in a bowl.
  2. Mix well.
  3. Add 3 drops of food coloring (optional).
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of water and stir. Slowly add 5 more tablespoons of water, stirring well after each one.
  5. Knead the slime for around 5 minutes.

What can replace glue?

Good Things To Keep On Hand For Adhesive Making

  • Flour.
  • Alum.
  • Corn Syrup.
  • Salt.
  • Glycerin.
  • Gum Arabic.
  • Clove Oil.
  • Gelatin.

How do you make slime with just conditioner?

Instructions

  1. Place the cornstarch in a large bowl.
  2. Mix in the hair conditioner with your hands–it will just start coming together and it will be pliable and very, very smooth. If desired, add a drop or two or food coloring.
  3. You may need to add more conditioner as you go. Use food coloring to color as desired.