How Do You Make Silly Putty With Starch?
Silly Putty was first invented in 1943, but didn’t hit the market as “Silly Putty” until 1950. According to a report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Silly Putty has had a number of uses over the years, from entertaining children of all ages, to going on the Apollo 8 space mission where astronauts used it to secure tools in place. Silly Putty is even promoted as a stress relief and physical rehabilitation toy for adults. The putty forms from a chemical reaction between two substances, and you can make your own silly putty with materials you may have at home: liquid starch and white glue. Mix one part of liquid starch with two parts glue. You may want to try mixing small amounts at first, until you get a feel for how to make the putty. Mix the ingredients together well, using a spoon or your hands. Allow the mixture to dry in the bowl until it is of a workable consistency. If the consistency needs to be perfected, add more glue or more starch. Add glue if it is too soft,
