Essentially, yes. The main difference is the name and how you use it. If your kids use it mostly for entertainment and relaxation, it’s silly putty. Sterngass, Jon; Kachur, Matthew (2005). Plastics. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: World Almanac Library. pp.33–34. ISBN 978-0836858785.

In addition to its success as a toy, other uses for the putty have been found. In the home, it can be used to remove substances such as dirt, lint, pet hair, or ink from various surfaces. The material's unique properties have found niche use in medical and scientific applications. Occupational therapists use it for rehabilitative therapy of hand injuries. [22] A number of other brands (such as Power Putty and TheraPutty) alter the material's properties, offering different levels of resistance. The material is also used as a tool to help reduce stress, and exists in various viscosities based on the user's preference. That’s why resources like this edible silly putty recipe are fantastic for enhancing your child’s sensory experience of learning. This one is ideal for children that enjoy exploring with their mouths in particular, but it undoubtedly will appeal to tactile and visual learners too! To make this sensory putty recipe with your child at home, or with your class in school; just follow these simple instructions: I did the recipe as 2 parts hand soap and 1 part flour instead and it worked out well, just took a minute of messing with it and adding a tiny bit more flour. Probably not as slimy as with cornstarch, but still nice to fidget with. U.S. Patent 2,541,851 – Process for making puttylike elastic plastic, siloxane derivative composition containing zinc hydroxideYou can use cornstarch and water, along with glue to make the putty, but adding vinegar to your solution would cause the putty to become too watery. Silly Putty was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame on May 28, 2001. [21] Other uses [ edit ] Here’s step by step photos from Larkin showing you how to make silly putty at home. Silly Putty Ingredients Clear, gel-like soaps or soaps that have the consistency of hair gel or conditioner will work the best. We have used Method Gel Hand Soapand Target brand strawberry shampoo with good results.

Children love to explore new and exciting sensory resources. That’s why we’ve designed a wide range of recipes and resources like this one, to assist educators, teachers and caregivers in organising lots of fun sensory play and learning activities. Here are some recommendations from the Twinkl Team for you to try: Holmes, Owen (August 1, 2006). "Silly Putty Doesn't Work Anymore". Folio Weekly . Retrieved 30 September 2015. How to Get Silly Putty Out Of Clothes". HowStuffWorks.com. 2011-06-28 . Retrieved 30 September 2015. Begin mixing the cornstarch and dish soap together. You can use a fork, or a small silicone spatula.For more interesting silly putty, get the kind of glue that already has glitter and color mixed into it. This homemade silly putty recipe is not one that you save to play with again, as it does begin to dry out after an hour or so. But making silly putty is half the fun! a b c Roberts, Jacob (2015). "A Successful Failure". Distillations Magazine. 1 (2): 8–9 . Retrieved 21 February 2018.