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How to Make Silly Putty

Learn how to make this simple silly putty recipe at home.

Homemade Silly Putty Recipe

1c. Elmer's glue
2 1/2c. Liquid Starch
Food Coloring.

In a medium bowl, mix glue and one cup of the starch together. Add a few drops of food coloring, if you wish.

Cover bowl, and let it stand overnight.

The next day slowly stir in with a spoon 1 to 1/2 cups of the starch until a big blob forms.

Pour off extra starch.

Store in an air tight container.

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