How To Make A Picky Pad!
Two sizes of picky pads I made at home!
A picky pad is a fun sensory toy/activity for those who like to pick at their nails, skin, or clothes. It is made of craft silicone and beads. That’s it! The best part is you can make it at home, and once you have picked all the beads out, you can recycle them by creating another one! Here is how you can make a picky pad at home, with a link to where you can buy the materials needed.
NOTE: A picky pad has small pieces that could be dangerous if consumed. Please supervise using a picky pad around someone who puts items in their mouth.
Materials Needed
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Beads: Pony Beads, Cristal Beads, Stone Beads
Petroleum Jelly (optional)
Container
Scale (optional)
Something to stir with (I use popsicle sticks)
Gloves (optional, but helps with minimize mess)
Paper towels (optional but helps minimize mess)
How To Make
Collect your materials
Mix equal parts of the two silicones into each other for about 5 minutes
you can use a kitchen scale to make sure you have exact amounts or just eyeball it
I use a disposable cup and popsicle stick to mix the silicone
Wipe your container with a thin layer of petroleum jelly
this step is optional, but I found it makes it easier to get out of the container when you're done
Put your first layer of beads in
Pour a thin layer of silicone to cover the beads
Put more beads on
Repeat steps four and five one to two more times, depending on how thick you want your picky pattern
Let it sit overnight
Take the picky pad out of the container
I use a butter knife or chopsticks
Please make sure only an adult does this part
Pick away!
