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Yes, you can use baking soda instead of borax when making putty, though it may result in a slightly different texture and consistency. Baking soda acts as a thickening agent and can help with the elasticity of the putty. However, you may need to adjust the quantities and possibly add an acid, like vinegar, to activate it properly. Experimentation may be necessary to achieve your desired results.
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Is borax better than liquid starch when making putty?
Borax is typically not recommended for making putty, as it can be an irritant to the skin. Liquid starch is a safer option for making homemade putty. Liquid starch is easier to work with and less likely to cause skin irritation when compared to borax.
Can you make putty out of baking soda and flour?
No, mixing baking soda and flour will not create a putty-like consistency. To make homemade putty, you can try combining white glue and liquid starch or borax solution until you achieve the desired texture.
What is a good substitute for borax in silly putty?
You can substitute borax in silly putty with liquid starch or contact lens solution mixed with baking soda. These alternatives provide similar binding properties to create a stretchy and moldable consistency.
What info do you need to calculate the density of borax putty?
To calculate the density of borax putty, you would need two pieces of information: the mass of the borax putty and the volume of the borax putty. Density is calculated by dividing the mass of an object by its volume. dens = mass/volume.
Is putty made out of borax?
No, putty is typically made from a combination of silicone oil and silica powder. Borax is sometimes used in DIY recipes for homemade putty, but it is not the main ingredient in commercially-produced putty.
What happens if you add less borax to silly putty?
If you add less borax to silly putty, the final mixture may not achieve the desired consistency or texture. The borax acts as a crosslinking agent that helps the glue molecules bind together to create the characteristic stretchy and moldable properties of silly putty. Too little borax may result in a weaker or less cohesive putty.
How can you make silly putty without glue or borax?
You can make silly putty without glue or borax by mixing equal parts cornstarch and dish soap together. This will create a stretchy and moldable substance similar to silly putty. You can also try using liquid starch and baking soda for a similar effect.
What is silly putty?
A mixture of borax, glue, and water to make a thickened solution called silly putty...
How do you make silly putty with solid borax?
For an excellent article on the history, properties, and homemade recipe of silly putty, see Steve Spangler's "Making Science Fun" at this link: http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment/00000039
How do you make silly putty without borax or tide?
U cant!
Can someone tell you how to make slime or putty or goo without borax cornstarch.?
No.
Does silly putty have to have borax or starch in it?
No, silly putty can be made using a variety of different ingredients, including polydimethylsiloxane which is the main component in commercial silly putty. Borax and starch are common additives that can be used to create similar stretchy and bouncy characteristics in DIY silly putty recipes.
