Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty® - Dolphin Dance - See-Through Sensory Putty for Kids and Grown ups in a 4" Tin - Creative and Endless Fun, Stress Relief Therapy Toys, Never Dries Out - Made in USA

This review is in two parts, first Thinking Putty, second the individual color review. Thinking Putty - This is basically silly putty. Same feel, texture, material (silicone, which doesn't dry out), etc. What is different though is that you get a lot more then those small and even big egg shells. You get 1/5 a pound, or 3.2 ounces. Basically the tin covers your entire palm area easily. Although the tin is half full so it isn't too hard to put it back in. The other difference is that these come in much better colors, well unless you like the coral pink of silly putty. These colors make Thinking putty special. You can get all the primary colors, red, white, black, blue, green, etc. OK, those aren't hard to imagine. Then there are metallic and electrics. These I believe have mica in them. They are shiny and have swirls slightly darker and lighter colors. I say slightly. Think of a pearl or dull metal. Then there are the color changers. The use heat to change color to a lighter version of the color. Cool to return to the original shade. And the glow in the darks. One color during daylight, another at night. And these do no use the glow material they used 10-20 years ago. This is more expensive but glows some 10X longer. And then there are two special colors. Magnetic, which is slightly or slowly if you prefer magnetic. And glass, which is clear. For more on these, please see other reviews. Is thinking color kids? No. Give them silly putty. It is cheaper. If they love that, then give them this. Also this is called thinking putty because it is for adults to mush around while they are thinking. Or think of it like a stress ball. ---------- Liquid Glass. I just got this a day ago, so this review is mostly first impressions, a little playing with it. Let me get to the point, I love it. This is my favorite thinking putty so far I have three). This is clear, like glass when you get it. In fact when you first open you may feel the tin is empty. You can clearly see the bottom of the tin. But look closer and you can see little air bubbles or the top glossy surface. I mean this stuff is crystal clear as glass. First thing I suggest you do is press your thumb in the top. It is neat to see your finger print pressed into glass. I have heard the old version of this was stickier then the other "colors". I didn't notice much difference. But then again maybe if I let this sit in my hand and warm up a lot it might. I actually spent most of the time playing with it in the tin. I do wonder how it will hold up with a lot of play. Other colors if you get dust or a hair in it it is not a big deal as it will get buried and you won't see it. But with this, you see everything. So you might want to divide up the match and only play with 1/2 or 1/3 and keep the clear for non hand holding... Remember, I have only had this a day so I don't know how it will hold up for clarity. Of course it should still be a putty like any other. I do notice that liquid glass is more liquid then the other colors of putty. Over night it will fill the bottom of the container, where other colors will flatten out but not fill out or even have a nice smooth top. Also note that if you play with this putty in your hand it will get cloudy with your finger prints. But after a few minutes it will clear up again. Also you will see how many air bubbles you add to it by playing. For me, I like glass, I love watching the glass blowers, etc. I love this thinking putty. Liquid glass is my favorite and I plan to get more.

Lots of pops & crackles! Easy to play with & easy to travel with! Fun colors and smiley faces. I feel all of Aaron’s putty’s are over priced for the amount of putty in the containers but I do like them so… for some reason I continue to buy them lol

This is super fun! It kind of reminds me of melted hot glue. It’s definitely putty, and I play with it a lot. It’s not sticky, so great for little ones or beginners to slime. It does not dry out very fast, you can leave it out of the container and it will stay its normal texture for a while. It doesn’t stain a lot, and it doesn’t stick to clothes that well. The color is clear, but it gets foggy as you play with it and takes a day or two to becoming clear again. My only complaint it that it’s so expensive for only half of the container to be full.

This stuff is amazing better than silly puddy

Not gooey, more elastic soft plastic feel. I love looking for the gnomes. My kids do too. Doesn’t dry out which is the biggest plus with any putty/sensory thing. Twisting gives pops and crackles and snaps. Not messy and a great fidget time waster.

Usually love crazy Aaron’s putty, but when I received the package the packaging it came on inside was broken and the putty was very rubbery and broke very easily, usually with crazy aarons putty it is very smooth, stretchy and gets easier to play with after warming up a bit but this did not. It was difficult to squeeze and not very enjoyable. It was very pretty coming out of the container and it was very clear and even after trying to play with it stayed pretty not clear, just pretty but not very easy or satisfying to play with unless you enjoy something a bit more tough.

This is a product you can do without. I am currently writing a book about slime as a guide for parents detailing the benefits of creating and playing with slime,the best approach and tips for making slime, the products to buy, the cleanup, and so on. Although I believe the real joy of slime comes from making your own, I am also evaluating the various slimes available for purchase on Amazon, Ebay and the numerous profusion of new slime stores selling their homemade creations on Etsy. So yes, this aspect requires purchasing a lot of product. I couldn't wait to get my hands on Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty. It is a #1 best seller in slime and putty on Amazon. His 3.2 ounce cans of putty come in 25 appealing varieties, each dubbed with a creative name. The putties are prime and fulfilled by Amazon, selling for $13.99/can. Crazy Aaron has close to four thousand reviews with an average rating of 3.5 stars. I ordered 5 tins of his liquid glass putty, as this type is the most difficult kind for kids to create on their own. I thought my grandchildren would enjoy them. The product was delivered in a timely manner and was extremely well- packaged. Unfortunately, the putty was unusable as it immediately ripped when stretched. It did arrive on a very cold day and perhaps was frozen. This may have permanently destroyed its elasticity. Realizing this was a possibility, I waited a few days before opening it. What a disappointment. When I attempted to return the canisters, a message on the screen alerted me that refunds were not available. $70.00 out the door. The worst part was that when I sent a text to Crazy Aaron explaining the problem, I never received a reply. Of the other numerous slimes and putties I ordered, including those that were liquid glass, despite the freezing temperatures, all arrived in excellent condition with a little bag of borax in case they were under- activated. The one exception was a 12-pack of colored clear-glue slimes that were over-activated and ripped when stretched. I had no problem obtaining a refund. Aaron's add promises, "Hours of fun, great for all ages." The joy of slime does not come from THINKING. The fun comes from feeling the textures and smells, the stimulation of creativity, while the mind simultaneously stops its ever present inner dialogue, allowing one to just delight in the experience. The name THINKING PUTTY has to go.

Love the Egg-cellent crazy Aaron’s thinking putty. It’s a 2 in one fidget! My favorite part is the egg yolk glob squish. The clear putty is thick, stretchy, and smooth. Super easy to warm up and work with. Would be great for hand strengthening exercises. Helps with my anxieties, and easy to carry on your wherever you go(car, purse, bag, desk at work etc). The classic tin case is a great storage container. The great thing about the crazy Arron’s brand is this putty never dries out. I’ve had many of their putties for years, and I’m still able to use it like it was brand new. This is great sensory experience.

I bought this for my 8 year old him and I love it. I probably play with it more than him. I love finding games and slime so combined it is just awesome.

My nephew loved this. He has lots of anxiety and this has helped keep his mind occupied.

Great present for any putty fan! It keeps its shape as a fried egg no matter how much you handle it. A good quality putty that will last albeit on the expensive side.

The kids love this stuff. It’s great for anxiety and for keeping them busy at the table without screens!!

My kids love this putty. I like that it doesn’t dry out. You can play with it for a very long time.