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How to store and clean thinking putty so it lasts
Eight steps from clean hands to the moment the putty needs replacing, with illustrative examples and a self-check.
Why read it: Most ruined putty is spoiled not by time but by an open lid and the wrong kind of cleaning.
How to get thinking putty out of fabric in five steps
A short routine for a stain on clothes: chill it, lift off the bulk, remove the rest without solvents.
Why read it: A stain on clothing is the most common household mishap with these materials.
What is thinking putty
Where the material came from, how it behaves, its varieties and choosing by age.
Why read it: Helps you understand the material before choosing, storing or cleaning it.
Glossary of hand-moulding materials
Twelve terms in three groups: properties, types and labelling.
Why read it: Makes the wording on packs and the explanations in other articles easier to follow.
Answers about properties, stains and safety
Twelve short answers, including a separate one on magnetic putty.
Why read it: Quickly clears up the most common doubts, especially for parents.
Three collections for different situations
Reading paths: a child's first putty, putty on your desk, an evening with the family.
Why read it: You don't have to work out for yourself which order to read the pages in.
Guide topics
A site map of four topic groups with links to the pages.
Why read it: Shows what the guide covers and where to look for what you need.
Related reading
- Archive
All pages by date and tag, plus the old addresses on this domain.
- Practical
How to store and clean thinking putty so it lasts, plus a catalogue of practical articles.
- Collections
Reading paths: a child's first putty, putty for your desk, a family evening.
Sources and basis of this text
- Putty World editorial team: publication log
Ingredients, labelling and manufacturers' recommendations change over time, so the instructions and markings on the pack of the specific product are always your main guide. This reference explains general principles and does not replace a doctor's advice if something goes wrong.