Dish Soap Silly Putty

Last updated: January 2, 2018
 This post was originally published on January 22, 2015

Do you ever start a craft and end up messing everything up? Well, our day pretty much started like that. But, I was determined to get something right and that’s how we created dish soap silly putty! Well, it didn’t start out as silly putty…. it actually started out as more of a mess (I tried to use flour first….don’t ask……it was ugly!). None the less we ended up with THEE easiest silly putty recipe that my kids can’t get enough of! You only need 2 ingredients and you most likely have both in your kitchen already.

Dish Soap Silly Putty

Ingredeints for Dish Soap Silly Putty

• 1.5 tablespoons of dish soap and
• 2 tablespoons of  corn starch

You already have both of those things, don’t you? Well, then you’re good to go!

It really is a no-fail type of combination. If your silly putty is a tiny bit runny, add a tiny bit more corn starch. If it’s too dry, add a little more of the dish soap.

The silly putty will hold a shape if you’re constantly moving it. But, if you let it rest, it will drip and fall like molasses (so FUN!). Whisper voice: soooooo easy!!!!

How Long Does it Last?

Since this dish soap takes about 2 minutes to make, it doesn’t necessarily last very long. Meaning, you won’t need to store it in a container. Simply play with it for awhile and clean up the silly putty when you’re done (you’ll notice some drying of the ingredients, which is typical of handmade stuff, but a little soap and water will wipe it right up!).

Be sure to share this quick and easy craft with your kid-friendly craft loving group of friends! I think it is best suited for kids ages 4+

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• Funfetti Play Dough

How to make Silly Putty with Dish Soap