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Try Borax or Liquid Starch but I'm pretty sure you can find Epsom salt for water softeners

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Why does silly putty shatter?

Silly putty is normally kept in a sealed container, if the silly putty has been left out and allowed to dry out completely then it is likely to shatter if dropped or hit with a heavy implement, such as a hammer.


What happens when you put putty in the freezer?

Silly Putty will harden in the freezer, and will most likely shatter into hundreds of pieces when you throw it on the floor. BUT, it fly all over the place! Don't do that, by the way - I did once, and my mom made me find every tiny bit of it before she would let me go!


How do you get silly putty out of a drain?

You can try pouring boiling water down the drain to loosen the silly putty, followed by using a plunger or drain snake to dislodge it. If that doesn't work, you may need to call a plumber to professionally remove the blockage.


Can Silly Putty change color?

== == Yes, it can change color. You have to make it change color but other than that yes.


How To Make Silly Putty Without Borax?

You need: glue laundry detergent (liquid) bowl (or something to mix in) spoon (or something to mix with) food coloring (optional) Here's what you do: Put some glue into your bowl (the amount doesn't matter; you can put in however much you want) and add the food coloring in. Stir. Pour some detergent into the cap and SLOWLY add it while stirring the mixture. Put in more or less detergent to get it to the consistency that you want it. ENJOY! Tips: Put in more detergent if your mixture is too runny. Put in more glue if your mixture is too hard to stir. IMPORTANT: Store in a ziploc baggie to keep plyable and soft. You don't want it drying out!:)

Related Questions

Who uses silly putty?

Silly putty is used by children who 'play' with it


Where did silly putty come from?

silly putty is in Ralphs at the toys area.


Is silly putty a fluid?

no,silly putty is not a fluid it's a solid.


What was the importance of discovering silly putty?

Putty was invented to Secure the Networks.


What is silly putty?

A mixture of borax, glue, and water to make a thickened solution called silly putty...


How do you gat silly putty off of silly bands?

Here's how you get silly putty off silly bands: Leave the silly band with the silly putty out to dry and then scrape off the silly putty. If it doesn't work, you might want to try wetting it then while it's gooey and slippery, scrape it off just the same!


How does the silly putty work?

Because silly putty is silly! And you are now silly for asking this question.


Is silly putty older than the slinky?

Silly putty was created by accident in 1945, and the slinky was invented in 1943; silly putty wouldn't be played with until after 1943 though.


What was the original name for silly putty?

plastic putty


How do you get silly putty out of a jersey without messing up the jersey?

Try spraying the spot with the silly putty on it with hairspray, and while the hairspray is still wet, pick the silly putty off.


What will hold more weight silly putty or mighty putty?

Mighty Putty will hold more weight than Silly Putty, as it is designed as a powerful bonding agent that can support heavy loads. Silly Putty is a malleable and stretchy toy that is not intended for holding weight.


How do you get silly putty out of the carpet?

To remove silly putty from carpet, you can place ice in a plastic bag on top of the silly putty to harden it. Then, carefully scrape off the hardened putty with a dull knife or spoon. Any residue can be treated with a mixture of dish soap and warm water, followed by blotting with a clean cloth.