18 Silly Uses for Silly Putty

Silly putty is a cool toy that kids totally enjoy. It comes as a formless slab that flows like liquid but can be shaped to form a solid bouncy object. With the goo’s distinct properties, you can create a multitude of shapes and forms by simply molding it like clay. You can also place it in a mold or any container, so the putty can take its shape. As you have probably guessed, silly putty will have no problems turning into different home items, which means you can use it as a cost-effective substitute.

Don’t let its name fool you. The things that you can do with silly putty are anything but goofy. So let’s kick off this list with number one:

1. Pen Grip – The hard surfaces of pens and pencils can cause calluses, especially if you write for long periods regularly. You can cover the pen’s gripping point with a layer of silly putty. It will cushion your fingers, paving the way for a pretty comfortable writing experience.

2. Picture Frame – Shape some silly putty around a photograph until a picture frame is formed. Carve patterns on the frame and stick small ornaments. To harden, place your creation in the freezer and wait for it to harden. Store the frame in a cool place so it will stay firm. You can also add an adhesive or a hardening solution if the frame eventually falls apart.

3. Goo Ring – Silly putty, being available in different colors, can be used to create fancy rings. Take a small piece of goo from the slab of putty. Style it around your ring finger then place it on the freezer. After awhile, it will be hard enough to be worn like an actual ring.

4. Fake Flowers – For artistic people, you can mold the silly putty to form fake flowers. Use a stick or any pointed object to the create the petals and any additional pattern of your choice. When the flower has been created, attach it on a plastic stem for some realism. You can also create two fancy leaves using the remaining slab of goo.

5. Contact Lens Finder – Finding transparent contact lenses on the floor is challenging. They naturally blend with their surroundings, given their color and shape. Before you give up, you can roll a ball made of silly putty on the floor. Its sticky surface will certainly pickup the lenses when they happen to be in the ball’s path.

6. Juggling Practice – If you have a good supply of putty, you can create several balls using the goo. When the balls harden, toss them in the air consecutively. Catch each of them with your hands and make sure that none of them will fall. Once you master the art of juggling, you can take your performance to the streets or in a circus.

7. Fur and Lint Remover – Pet fur and lint, when scattered across your clothes, are hard to remove. Make the job much easier by using silly putty. Tap your clothes with a strip of goo. The fur will latch on to its sticky surface until your clothes are finally fur free and lint free.

8. Dust Remover – Dust, perpetually returning on your furniture, is pretty stubborn. If you have some spare putty, you can then scrub them off your windows and the TV screen with ease. Just run a strip of putty on the dusty areas and they will soon be clean.

9. Substitute Dice – Since dice are often thrown around, the chances of them getting lost are quite high. You can mold silly putty to create substitutes for your dice. Carefully manipulate the viscous substance, forming a couple of small even cubes. Mark the sides of each die from one to six. Once done, paint the markings with white or black paint, depending on which suits the color of your dice.

10. The Bouncing Check – For natural-born comedians, you can make your friends laugh by turning your slab of silly putty into a literally bouncing check. Flatten a sheet strip of white silly putty. Mold it to form a rectangle the size of paper money. Once done, use art materials to copy all details found in an actual bank check. Bounce the goo-based check on the floor when your friends arrive. They will surely burst into laughter the moment they see your wacky creation.

11. Stress Reducer – Roll the goo to form a compact ball or cube. When it hardens, squeeze it tightly, which releases tension and anxiety. Use the unconventional stress reducer whenever you feel tired at work or school.

12. Landmarks in the Dark – During power outages, going around the room is not easy, much less seeing things that you should carry. Locate important stuff like the flashlight, candles and your mobile phone in an instant if you mark them with glow-in-the-dark silly putty. Position a small piece of goo beside each of the items. Come nightfall, you won’t have trouble finding them.

13. Money Counting Aide – Counting money can be tedious, especially new bills, since their surface is slippery. Cover your thumb with a thin layer of silly putty. Its stickiness will separate the bills instantly upon contact.

14. Support for Opening Bottles – For jammed bottle caps and jar lids, place some silly putty on your palms before opening them. The goo’s stickiness and consistency will give you a better grip on those covers. One decisive turn should do the trick.

15. Temperature Preserver for Softdrinks – Cover a bottle of Coke or Pepsi with a thick layer of silly putty and the drink’s cool temperature will last longer. The putty’s density will absorb the sun’s heat, keeping the soda cool and refreshing to drink.

16. Fishing Bait – Roll a strip of silly putty to look like a worm. Pin the worm in your fishing hook and throw it in a body of water. Since the makeshift worm’s surface and appearance resembles an actual one, some fish may actually be fooled en route to a nice seafood dinner.

17. Collage Material – Silly putty’s malleability makes it an effective item for collages. Just shape it into your chosen impressions and patterns. Remember, you should use more than one goo color to properly signify the emotions and details conveyed.

18. Newspaper Article Copier - Have you ever read an article in the newspaper and you really wanted to save it, but all you had was your silly putty? Putty can help with that. You can flatten your silly putty tog the size of the article, rub the putty over the article, and when you pull it off the page the article will be copied onto the putty. You just need to hold it up to the mirror when you read it because the words will be backwards. Better than missing out on the headlining news!

The next time you’re buying silly putty for the kids, remember to save some for yourself. With just a few kneads and presses, you might turn the goo into a household item that promotes total convenience. That’s the time you will appreciate the “Fun for all ages” tag on the product’s label.
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