Silly Putty is made primarily from silicone and color pigments. Silly Putty was discovered in 1943 by James Wright and introduced to the public in 1950 by Peter Hodgson. Crayola acquired the exclusive manufacturing rights to Silly Putty in 1977. The formulas are considered proprietary.

Silly Putty® was discovered in 1943 by James Wright who mixed boric acid and silicone oil together. It was introduced to the public in 1950 by Peter Hodgson. Crayola® acquired the exclusive manufacturing rights to Silly Putty in 1977. Although the exact formulas Crayola uses to make Silly Putty are proprietary, we can share it is made primarily from silicone and color pigments.

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Our experts recommend the following tips for best results, while using our Signature Metallic Outline Markers.

1. With the cap on, shake your marker vigorously for 20 seconds.
2. Remove the cap, place the tip on scrap paper, then pump - press down & release rapidly.
3. Continue pumping the tip until the ink flows through.
4. Once the ink fully saturates the tip, you’re ready to use your marker!
5. Don’t forget to recap your markers immediately after use.

 

STORAGE TIP: Store markers horizontally or tip up. To re-prime the marker after storage, repeat steps 1-4.

PRO TIP: Markers may bleed through some paper. Always protect your surface and use heavy weight paper for best results!

 

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If your pet has ingested a Crayola or Silly Putty product, please contact a veterinarian for assistance. All Crayola and Silly Putty products have been evaluated by an independent toxicologist and found to contain no known toxic substances in sufficient quantities to be harmful to the human body, even if ingested or inhaled. In addition, Crayola and Silly Putty art materials carry the Art and Creative Materials Institute's (ACMI) APPROVED PRODUCT (AP) seal, which indicates these products meet or exceed specific quality standards.

For best results, please store the following markers horizontally:

• Crayola Metallic Markers
• Crayola Project Metallic Markers
• Crayola Glitter Markers
• Art with Edge
• Glitter Markers
• Art with Edge Metallic Markers
• All Crayola dry-erase markers, including Washable Dry-Erase and Visi-Max Dry-Erase Markers
• All Crayola gel markers, including Gel FX and Washable Gel Markers Crayola Window Markers
• Take Note! Dry-Erase Markers
• Crayola Project Glitter Markers
• Signature Liquid Metal Craft Markers

Traditional Crayola Markers (washable and regular) should be stored vertically with the capped tip of the marker facing upward.