The Best Thinking Putty Recipe You’ll Ever Make

If you want to try out the best homemade thinking putty recipe ever, it’s this one. We thought the last one we made was the best, but this one IS THE BEST! The kids can’t get enough of it, and I must say I love it too. So whether you are looking for something for therapeutic reasons like therapy putty, or something to help the kids while they work ( thinking putty) or a stress reliever for yourself, you’ll want to make this thinking putty recipe.

The Best Thinking Putty Recipe

 The Best Thinking Putty Recipe Ever

Don’t get me wrong the original homemade thinking putty is still great, and we’ll continue to make that recipe too. But, this one is even stretchier and squishier than the last one 😉

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We store thinking putty in magnetic spice jar containers or closed containers near our schooling area. It’s perfect for the kids to play with anytime. Plus, it does a great job strengthening their hand muscles which are important to use now and as they grow.

Your kids will be enjoying this DIY thinking putty while they squeeze it, flatten it, stretch it, snap it, poke it or whatever else they want to do with it. Creativity and endless amounts of inspiration will come from playing with this awesome homemade putty.

The Best Thinking Putty Recipe

 What’s Needed

4 oz. Elmer’s white glue
1/4 cup Cornstarch
1/4 cup hot water
1/4 Tsp. Borax
2-5 drops food color

Directions

1. Pour glue into bowl

2. Add cornstarch in with glue and Mix.

3. Add the food coloring and mix again.

4. In a separate bowl, mix very hot water and 1/4 Tsp Borax until it is dissolved.

5. Add it to the glue mixture and stir again.

6. Get your hands in there and knead the putty until it’s no longer sticky

7. Pour out excess water, and you’re ready to use.

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Homemade Thinking Putty Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 oz. Elmer's White Glue
• 1/4 cup Cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp Borax
• 1/4 cup Very Hot Water
• 2-5 drops Food Color

Instructions

1. Pour glue into bowl
2. Add cornstarch in with glue and Mix. Add the food
3. Add the food coloring and mix again.
4. In a separate bowl, mix very hot water and 1/4 tsp Borax until it is dissolved.
5. Add it to the glue mixture and stir again.
6. Get your hands in there and knead the putty until it's no longer sticky
7. Pour out excess water and you're ready to use.

Recipe Notes

I usually let the putty sit for a couple of minutes to dry before giving it to the children.