What is the difference between silly putty and play do?

Question

What is the difference between silly putty and play do?

Answer 1

Not that I recommend trying to eat either one, but Silly Putty tastes better. Play Do tastes like soap. But Play Do smells better. As a child I couldn't resist the temptation of tasting Play Do, hoping each time the taste might have changed. Especially the blue. But, alas, each time I was let down.

Probably for the best. =)

Answer 2

play do is basically like modeling clay but it is not stretchable or elastic.  Silly putty--lord haven't seen that in like 30 years--you can shape but it won't keep as cohesive a structure.  Also, you can take silly putty, spread it out on a piece of newspaper like the funnies and when you pull it off it'll have a print of the funny on it.  I don't think you can do this with play do.  Silly putty is more like chewing gum consistency...

Answer 3

Silly putty bounces, stretches. Play do doesn't.