Can you make putty with baking soda and water?

You can't make a traditional, moldable putty with just baking soda and water. Here's why:

* Baking soda dissolves in water: When you mix baking soda and water, you get a solution, not a solid. The baking soda dissolves, and you'll be left with a watery mixture.

* No binder: Putty needs a binder, like glue, starch, or a polymer, to hold the ingredients together and give it its shape-holding ability.

However, you can create a baking soda-based paste for cleaning or crafts:

* Thick paste: You can make a thick paste by adding a little bit of water to baking soda. This paste is good for cleaning surfaces, removing stains, or even making homemade play dough if you add some other ingredients (like cornstarch).

* Other ingredients: For a more putty-like consistency, you can add other ingredients to your baking soda and water mixture, such as:

* Cornstarch: This will create a thicker, more solid paste.

* Glue: Adding a little bit of glue will create a more cohesive, moldable paste.

Remember: The resulting paste will not have the same properties as traditional putty. It will be less durable and may dry out faster.

Let me know if you'd like to try a specific recipe for a baking soda-based paste!