The world is full of amazing substances. Steel gives skyscrapers the strength and flexibility to defy gravity. Paper can be soft enough to wipe our noses, or strong enough to cover airplane wings.
And then there are some substances that — while almost entirely useless — are so incredibly satisfying, they captivate our attention. So please sit back, ands take in these twelve GIFs of incredibly satisfying substances, from metal that melts in your hand, to magnet-munching putty. We dare you not to want them.
We hope you find these substances as fascinatingly satisfying as we do. Just an FYI: 22Words is a participant in the Amazon affiliate program, and may receive a share of sales from links on this page.
The Classic: Play-Doh
The Magic Metal That Melts In Your Hands: Gallium
The Transvestitic Non-Newtonian Liquid That Sometimes Is A Solid: Oobleck
This Pile Of Millions Of Tiny Rocks That I Really Want To Bite: Kinetic Sand
A mix of 98% sand and 2% polydimethylsiloxane, this compelling substance is more commonly known as Kinetic Sand. Originally formulated as a sculpting compound, the sand has caught on as an addictively satisfying plaything for kids and adults alike. Is it just me, or do you want to bite this stuff? There's a whole expanding world of Kinetic Sand varieties out there, and it makes for a surprisingly affordable desk toy at work.This Mysterious Dark Substance That Will Eat All The Magnets: Magnetic Putty
Essentially a suspension of metal particles in polymer putty, Magnetic Putty behaves in amazing ways when exposed to magnets (its favorite food). Check out the varieties of magnetic putty here, and grab some magnets to feed it while you're at it.This Tan-Colored Classic That Stretches, Snaps, and Bounces: Silly Putty
This Amazingly Captivating Substance That Was Once Known As Gak: Slime
Any child of the '90s will remember the phenomenon that was Nickelodeon's Gak. With its bright colors, brighter commercials, and splat-shaped plastic case that made fantastically gross sounds when you pressed the stuff home, Gak was a more modern, fun alternative to Silly Putty with a singularly jiggly, bouncy and stretchy texture all its own. Today, Gak is enjoying a renaissance under the more anonymous heading of 'slime', with thousands of YouTube and Instagram videos demonstrating all the different varieties you can make at home. We have our own favorite recipe, and you can find the supplies right here. Hint: it's really, really easy to make.This Classroom Staple That Makes Some Amazing Substances: Elmer's White Glue
As common as it is, this PVA-based glue is a pretty amazing substance. Not only will it hold your latest crafting masterpiece together, Elmer's will also let you make your own slime, patch holes in your walls, and when paired with glitter, makes for an easy DIY beauty solution. And who doesn't remember the immensely satisfying feeling of peeling dried Elmer's Glue off of their palms? (Something I wish I was doing right now, as I type).These Tiny Balls That Turn Into Squishy Translucent Marbles On Contact With Water
This Opaque Liquid That Looks Like Something Out Of Alien: Ferromagnetic Fluid
This Satisfying Substance That's The Unholy Offspring Of Play-Doh And A Burst Travel Pillow: Floam
This Viscous Substance That's Like Silly Putty But Clear: Liquid Glass Putty
We hope you find these products as awesome as we do. Just an FYI: We are a participant in the Amazon affiliate program, and may receive a share of sales from links on this page. Prices on Amazon fluctuate so anything mentioned below might change as soon we publish it!
Trending
37 Affordable Home Furniture Pieces That Look Like Designer Brands
19 February 2021
37 Amazon Products For Anyone Who Sits at a Desk All Day
29 March 2021
37 Amazon Items That Also Make Great Gifts
06 October 2021
37 of the Handiest Gadgets on Amazon That Make Amazing Gifts
30 November 2019
37 Products from Amazon's Secret Section
22 September 2021
37 Amazon Products We Knew We Wanted Immediately
26 August 2021
37 Product Recommendations From the #FoundItOnAmazon Section
29 September 2021
37 Items People Love to Purchase on Amazon
02 June 2021