Equipment:

• 2 bowls
• 2 spoons for stirring

Materials:

• 1 teaspoon borax
• 1 cup white or transparent school glue
• 1 1/4 cups water
• Food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. Put 3/4 cup of water into one bowl.
2. Add the borax to the water. Stir until the borax dissolves. If you want colored putty, add a few drops of food coloring to this mixture.
3. In the second bowl, mix 1/2 cup of water with 1 cup of glue. Stir until the glue and water are combined.
4. Slowly pour the glue mixture into the bowl with the borax mixture. Stir as you pour.
5. A ball of putty will start to form. Use your hands to knead and mix the putty. (It will feel sticky at first but will firm up as you work with it.)
6. Store the putty in an airtight container when not in use.

Variations:

• For softer putty, use less borax.
• For stiffer putty, add more borax, but do so slowly.
• Try different colors by mixing in food coloring.

Safety Notes:

• Borax can irritate skin or eyes, so wash your hands after handling it.
• Do not eat the putty or the ingredients. Keep the materials away from small children and pets.
• Work on a washable surface to avoid messes.

For more information, see https://scoutermom.com/9840/homemade-silly-putty-recipe/