Putty Slime Recipe - Little Bins for Little Hands (2024)

Thinking slime, therapeutic putty, silly putty, stress putty, or as we like to call it fidget slime! What ever you want to call it, you can now make it yourself! Our DIY putty recipe is super easy and fun to make. It’s all about the slime consistency that makes this type of slime recipe AMAZING! Let us show you how to keep little fingers busy!

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE PUTTY

HOMEMADE PUTTY

We stumbled upon this putty recipe once day when we were conducting some slime experiments. My son was wondering why we add an equal amount of water to glue in all our slime recipes, so we decided to experiment with what happens when you don’t add any water!

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FIDGETY FINGERS NEED A PUTTY SLIME!

You already know that slime is an awesome sensory activity for kids, but did you know it is also a very cool science demonstration? Well it turns out of you don’t add water to glue when making slime, you will actually make yourself a fun homemade thinking putty instead.

Our DIY slime putty recipe is one of our classic slime recipes minus a step. How cool is that? We found some neat containers at the dollar store to store our homemade putty. Now everyone can take it out and squish it. Why not add some thinking putty to your own homemade calm down kit!

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THE BEST SLIME PUTTY CONSISTENCY

If you are used to our other slime recipes, this is a different consistency! Definitely more putty like and firmer but not brittle! We have simple changed the viscosity of this liquid. Have you read up on your slime science yet?

Where as slime oozes and really spreads when left untouched, this homemade thinking putty recipe is much firmer! Perfect for busy fingers!

It doesn’t spread very much when left on a surface. What makes it so PERFECT is how it feels when you squeeze it. Definitely a stress relieving, therapeutic, sensory rich activity!

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SLIME PUTTY RECIPE

It’s super easy to make our homemade fidget putty recipe once you get the hang of it. Check out the supplies below, stop at the grocery store, and you are ready to go!

YOU WILL NEED:

1/4 teaspoon Borax Powder
1/4 cup PVA White School Glue
1/4 cup warm water
Food Coloring
Bowl, Spoon, Measuring Cups
Containers

HOW TO MAKE SLIME PUTTY

STEP 1: Measure 1/4 cup of glue into a bowl or a cup.

STEP 2: Add food coloring to get your desired color.

STEP 3: Mix up borax solution {slime activator}. Add 1/4 tsp of borax powder to 1/4 cup warm water and stir until thoroughly mixed.

STEP 4: Add borax solution to the glue and stir. It will come together almost immediately.

STORING YOUR PUTTY

You can store your homemade silly putty in any plastic or glass container with a lid. We found these cool little containers at the local dollar store, but we have also seen them at Ikea and Target.

Our little tins have magnets on the back, so our putty sticks to the fridge. Just make sure to wash your hands after you play with it. It is still a science experiment, and borax is not taste safe!

Make a few batches of different colors to keep on hand for everyday use or to give as gifts. Download our free printable labels below!

Also try to keep it off of clothes, furniture, carpets, your hair, and any other soft surfaces. Check out >>> How To Get Slime Out Of Clothes

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Putty Slime Recipe - Little Bins for Little Hands (2024)

FAQs

How do you make slime with 3 ingredients? ›

To make homemade slime, combine a bottle of glue, a Tablespoon of baking soda and slime activator or saline solution. Knead until smooth and stretchy.

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How do you make a little bit of slime? ›

What You Need to Make Simple Easy Slime Recipe. In one bowl mix 1 oz. glue (about 1⁄4 of the glue bottle) and 1⁄4 cup water. If you want colored slime, add food coloring to the glue and water mixture.

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Can slime damage your hands? ›

But they also want to urge you and your kids to be careful when it comes to slime. “Most slime recipes out there call for Borax, a strong alkaline substance like lye,” said Mark Johnston, program coordinator of the Regions Hospital Burn Center. “If used improperly or carelessly, it can cause chemical burns.”

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Is it OK to put hand sanitizer in slime? ›

To soften the slime you're making, make sure that you add two to three droplets of hand sanitizer into it. The hand sanitizer you're making should match your scent preference. Using fingers is also an option in mixing the hand sanitizer with other ingredients.

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What is the most easiest slime recipe? ›

Slime Recipe Instructions

It's time to make your slime! Step 1: Mix the PVA glue with 1/2 a teaspoon of baking soda. Step 2: Choose the color of food coloring you like — we went with green for that classic slime look — and drop a couple of drops into the mixture. Mix well!

What is Silly Putty made for? ›

In addition to its success as a toy, other uses for the putty have been found. In the home, it can be used to remove substances such as dirt, lint, pet hair, or ink from various surfaces. The material's unique properties have found niche use in medical and scientific applications.

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Does hand lotion make slime less sticky? ›

Try kneading your slime by hand for a few minutes, which will help combine the ingredients in the slime more thoroughly. Coat your hands with a little bit of lotion first to prevent the slime from sticking to them. After a while, you should notice that the slime feels less gooey.

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Should you wash your hands after touching slime? ›

The germs on a child's hands can transfer to anything that is touched — the table, the marker, the slime. Use an alcohol hand rub or soap and water to clean hands before and after playing with slime.

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Do you need to wash your hands after playing with slime? ›

Wear gloves when mixing slime, and wash hands and arms right after. It's also a good idea to wash hands after playing with it. Don't allow eating or drinking during the slime-making process. For young kids prone to putting things in their mouth, look for alternative slime recipes that are edible.