How to Make Putty - The Best Stress Putty Recipe

I’m a total believer that every child can benefit from thinking putty. Working their little hand muscles, keeping their brain focused, and just the thought of real relaxation while they smooth the putty through their hands are a few remarkable benefits. This perfect sensory dough is a great tool that can work wonders for adults, too. That is why today we are sharing how to make stress putty. This is the best homemade putty!

Homemade Putty Recipe

How to Make Putty, THIS IS THE BEST THERAPY PUTTY AND STRESS PUTTY RECIPE! perfect sensory play, This DIY putty is great for for special needs, autism, and working fine motor skills. Best Sensory Dough, Essential Oils Dough, Therapy dough for kids

How to Make Stress Putty – The Best Stress Putty Recipe

Children often face various stressors affecting their emotional well-being in today’s fast-paced world. One great way to help them manage stress is through therapy putty. Here, we show you the simple, fun, and engaging process to create your own stress relief dough at home.

Using common household ingredients, this recipe provides therapeutic benefits by promoting relaxation and sensory development. Dive into this sensory play and discover how making stress putty can become a soothing and enjoyable activity for kids of all ages.

We first fell in love with thinking putty with this Make Your Own Thinking Putty Kit. Sensory play is such a big part of our day and an important part of Little B’s homeschooling. I knew it was another homemade recipe I wanted to have here for everyday use.

Therapy Putty Recipe

This putty recipe is easy and leads to hours and hours of enjoyment. Use it for therapy dough, fine motor activities, sensory play, strengthening hand and finger muscles, and while you homeschool. It’s the best homemade putty recipe.

Homemade Stress putty is a cross between a super soft playdough and slime (without a mess 😉

How to Make Putty, The Best Stress Putty Recipe, perfect sensory play, therapy putty for special needs, autism, and working fine motor skills

This putty is so soft, similar to this amazing green apple scented play dough. You can easily mold it into any shape or use cool play dough tools with it. You can also stretch it, pull it, twist it, and squish it. It’s awesome!

Adding essential oils to your thinking putty gives it another level of therapy. Whether you use, lavender for a calming effect, peppermint for an energy boost, or something like A+ Attention for focusing. They will all have a wonderful effect on your child.

Easy 2 Ingredient Putty Recipe

Stress Putty Recipe

What’s Needed:

1 cup Cornstarch

3-4 oz. Lotion (unscented or scented)

*Optional Food Dye (we use Wilton Icing Colors)

*Optional Essential Oils

Instructions:

Add 1 cup Cornstarch to bowl
Squeeze 3-4 oz. of lotion into your bowl of Cornstarch
Mix it with your spoon and then your hands – kneading the dough until smooth.
Optional Add 1-2 drops of color and mix
Optional Add 1 drop of Essential Oils

*This is a homemade putty, and your lotion might be a different consistency – If you find your putty too sticky add just a little more Cornstarch. If you find your putty a bit too doughy add a small squirt of lotion. This putty should feel soft and smooth. Perfect for molding, stretching, and playing.

Keep these in airtight containers for long-term storage.

Have fun with your homemade putty

Sensory Putty

Is it Putty or Puddy

The terms “putty” and “puddy” often cause confusion, but there is a clear distinction between the two. “Putty” is the correct and widely accepted spelling for the versatile, moldable substance used in various applications, from household repairs to children’s play materials. Putty is typically made from a combination of materials that give it a pliable, dough-like consistency, allowing it to be shaped, stretched, and manipulated easily.

On the other hand, “puddy” is a common misspelling of “putty.” While some people might use “puddy” informally, it is not the standard spelling and is generally not used in formal writing or product labeling.

So, when referring to the malleable substance used for crafting, repairs, or therapeutic activities, “putty” is the correct term to use. Whether you’re making homemade putty for kids or using it for DIY projects, stick with the proper spelling for clear communication and understanding.