How can you stick a squish at home if it breaks
An elastic toy made of synthetic winterizing or foam sponge, painted in rich colors, is very pleasant to hold in the hands. With tactile contact with the palms, the soft silhouette massages the nerve endings, which improves blood circulation, eliminates stress. Anyone who does not know how to glue the squish, if it is torn, can buy a new toy. However, it is a pity to throw away a figurine made with one's own hands, but often it is possible to restore life to it.
Is it possible to fix the squish
Toys that crinkle and squeeze in the hands to calm and improve a bad mood are made from foam sponges, plastic bags, silicone and plasticine, old tights or children's socks. Fill the squishes:
- cotton wool:
- polyester padding;
- cereals;
- cellophane.
The rubber ball bursts, the paper and fabric tear, the tape comes off and the toy becomes unusable.
If the squishy can no longer be scrunched and squeezed, you can make a smaller figure by trimming the ends.
Repair methods
For the base and filling of the elastic anti-stress toy, various materials are used. Some of them can be sewn, some can be glued, some can't be repaired.
When a hole appears on the foam base, you need to cut out a piece of sponge, put it under the hole and put tape on top.
If the squishy head starts to fall off, do not throw the figure away. On the old brush you need to type superglue and process the breakage, press the part that falls off.
A ripped fabric figure can be carefully sewn together, then secured with clear tape, just like a squish in a plastic bag.
The connection harness rollers are restored by coating with superglue. Soft and elastic toys in the form of slices of watermelon, a dragon with bulging eyes, a cute unicorn, an appetizing donut are made from jelly. They tear, also burn, restore the figures with the help of scotch tape, PVA, hot glue, which were used in the manufacture, gouache tint, felt-tip pens.
Rules for caring for anti-stress toys
Squishies are loved by children, so it is imperative to check the cleanliness of the product. Store bought figurines can be hand washed with shampoo, rinsed under the tap and dried. A very dirty toy cannot be wrung out, but to absorb water it is wrapped in a soft towel.
The paper skish gets wet, loses its attractive appearance and can tear. Foam rubber is not afraid of moisture, but before washing a toy, you need to find out what it is filled with inside.
Most commercial stress relief pillows and figurines are filled with non-absorbent polystyrene beads. You don't need to take them out of the toy before washing it, but you should check if there are any holes in the base.
Squishies can be machine washed by placing them in a pillow case or cover.
It is better to pour gel into the tray than to pour powder. Do not add bleach. It is not recommended to heat the water above 40°C. The number of turns for spinning is set at 400-600. If the squishies are filled with seeds or shells, they are poured out of the lid before being washed. The stain on the toy is first rubbed with soap, soaked for half an hour, and then placed in the drum of the machine.
Squishy is dried on the balcony, on the street, but not in the sun, not on the radiator. It is advisable to arrange these things horizontally. Proper care of the anti-stress toy and the implementation of the recommendations help to maintain its original appearance for a long time:
- After washing, a few drops of essential oil of sage or lavender are applied to the product, which gives the figurine or pillow a pleasant fragrance.
- It is recommended to wash the squishy every 2 months.
- To prevent the toy from losing its rich color, add ammonia at least once during washing.
The filler can be changed, this material is also sold in stores. It is advisable to carefully read the labels of toys, where it is written how to wash them - in a machine or by hand.
If the squish is hard
The elastic figurines are pleasant to scrunch and squeeze. Even when you just hold a toy in your hands, bad mood goes away, anxiety disappears. But over time, the squish loses its elasticity, becomes hard.
There are several ways to soften the product:
- The figure is placed on a saucer or plate, sent to the microwave for 5-10 seconds.
- Treat with a fatty cream or ointment.
- They are immersed in hot water.
Squish will regain its elasticity and give a pleasant tactile sensation.None of the options are suitable for paper figures.
How to clean
It happens that a toy that you like and bought in a store sticks to your hands, which certainly does not appease, but annoys. To prevent the squish from sticking to your fingers, use a brush to pick up some starch, baby powder or talcum powder and process the toy.