Store your putty in an air-tight container or baggie for future use. Place the magnet on top and watch it sink! Pinch off a small “worm” shaped piece, place the magnet next to it, and watch it move! We used the one that came with my son’s magnetic putty kit, but the best magnets for this putty are the neodymium variety. Once your putty is formed and comes together into a smooth mass the iron oxide will no longer stain your hands.īasic craft or kitchen magnets WILL NOT react much with the putty. Rubber gloves will prevent staining on your fingers from the iron oxide. Simply lift out the putty mass and work it around with your hands. EASY SILLY PUTTY DIY How To Make Silly Putty without Borax by Bum Bum Surprise ToysWatch this video HD :)Hope you enjoy Thanks for watching :)Dont forg. Not all of the liquid will be absorbed into the putty. Add to the mixture in the first bowl and watch how it reacts when you stir! In second bowl combine Borax and remaining 1/2 cup warm water. In first bowl mix glue, iron oxide powder and 1/2 c. As with any project like this, adult supervision is required.
It worked like a charm! If you prefer to not use Borax, you can find a basic putty recipe that uses liquid starch instead and use that in its place.
My son received a container of magnetic putty for his birthday last year and it was pretty awesome! We’ve made putty for years using glue, water, and Borax and decided to try our hand at magnetizing it! We used the same recipe and adding a few tablespoons of iron oxide powder.
