In short
- Five kits are liquid-silicone sets to mix and mould; three are ball shells filled with slime, clay or fillers.
- Six listings give an age, 6+ or 6 to 12. Tel Charme and Thedttoy give none.
- Counts mislead: 53 pieces means 13 skins, and two Highttoy figures mix grams and millilitres.
- Words such as safe, certified and non-toxic are the sellers’. They are not repeated here, and nothing on this page involves heat.
The comparison at a glance
| Model | Type of kit | Age listed | Contents listed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Doodora squishy balls making kit | Ball shells with slime and clay | 6+ (title and features) | 8 shells, 14 slime bags, 3 clay bags, 7 charms, 12 cable ties, tray, guide | AmazonOur review |
 Thedttoy 53-piece squishy making kit | Skins with fillers | None; kids and adults named | 13 skins, 19 filler packs, tools, gift box | Amazon |
 Fairy Potions DIY squishy balls kit | Ball shells with slime and glitter | 6+ (title and features) | Shells, slime, glitter, decorations, tray, spoon, guide | Amazon |
 Highttoy liquid silicone kit, 9 moulds | Liquid silicone | 6 to 12 (title) | 480 ml silicone, 9 moulds, glitter, glow pigments, tools | Amazon |
 Highttoy liquid silicone kit, 6 moulds | Liquid silicone, A and B | 6 to 12 (features) | 480 ml silicone, 6 moulds, 10+ decorations, tools | Amazon |
 Hapikids liquid silicone squishy kit | Liquid silicone, A and B | 5 to 12 (title) or 6 to 12 (features) | 400 ml silicone, 6 moulds, glow pigments, glitter, tools | Amazon |
 Tel Charme liquid silicone squishy kit | Liquid silicone, A and B | None stated; beginners | 500 ml or 500 g, moulds (3 large), manual | Amazon |
 Besdiyart 600 ml liquid silicone kit | Liquid silicone, A and B | 6+ (title) | 600 ml silicone, decorations, flocking powder, manual, gift box | Amazon |
The 8 models in detail
Doodora squishy balls making kit
Eight ball shells to fill with slime and air-dry clay, plus seven charms, nine bags of accessories, a tray, twelve cable ties and a guide. The listing says ages 6+ and about three hours of activity, and names adults who enjoy crafts.
- Age written plainly: 6+
- Guide and tray in the box
- Skills and confidence claims left out here
- The number of squishies rests on eight shells
Thedttoy 53-piece squishy making kit
Thirteen squishy skins in three styles, nineteen packs of fillers and tools including a shovel, a filling tube, reusable cable ties and a pump. The box is presented as a gift.
- Reusable cable ties, per the text
- Filling tools listed one by one
- No age stated, only kids and adults
- The 53 pieces count accessories as well as the 13 skins
Fairy Potions DIY squishy balls kit
A kit for ten squishy balls, with soft ball shells, slime, glitter, decorations, a mixing tray, a spoon and a full-colour guide. The listing names eight colour themes and says kids aged 6+.
- Age listed: 6+
- Illustrated guide included
- Shells are not itemised, only the ten balls
- Story and self-expression wording left out here
Highttoy liquid silicone kit, 9 moulds
Liquid silicone, 480 ml in all, with nine moulds (three large, six mini), glitter, glow-in-the-dark pigments and tools. The title gives ages 6 to 12, and the text says ten or more squishies can be made.
- Age range stated: 6 to 12
- Mould sizes split into large and mini
- Safety and certification wording is the seller’s
- The dimensions line, 2 x 3 x 1 cm, describes nothing
Highttoy liquid silicone kit, 6 moulds
A and B silicone at a 1:1 ratio, six moulds (cat paw, ice cream, cake, cheese, donut, fish-shaped pastry) and ten or more decorations. The title says 480 g, the features say 480 ml, and ages 6 to 12 are listed.
- Moulds named one by one
- Age range stated: 6 to 12
- Grams in the title, millilitres in the features
- Claims to be safer than rival kits: not repeated
Hapikids liquid silicone squishy kit
400 ml of A and B liquid silicone, six themed moulds (donut, cheese cat head, strawberry, cat paw, little bear, hamster), glow pigments, glitter and tools. The title lists ages 5 to 12, while the features say 6 to 12.
- Six moulds named by theme
- Parent-child making mentioned in the text
- Age floor differs: 5 in the title, 6 in the features
- Certified-safe wording is the seller’s
Tel Charme liquid silicone squishy kit
500 ml of silicone, described in the features as 250 g of A and 250 g of B, with cute moulds including three large ones and a step-by-step manual. The text names no age and speaks of beginners and Christmas gifts.
- Split between A and B written out
- Manual with steps mentioned
- No age stated
- Millilitres in the title, grams in the features
Besdiyart 600 ml liquid silicone kit
300 ml of A and 300 ml of B, with glow pigments, glitter powders, sequins, polymer clay particles, fruit slices, foam balls, pom-poms and flocking powder. A colour gift box and an English manual are listed, with 6+ in the title.
- Quantities add up: 300 + 300 = 600 ml
- Decorations itemised
- Moulds not itemised beyond the cat paw theme
- Skin-friendly and eco-friendly wording is the seller’s
Two kinds of kit under one name
Both kinds are sold as a squishy kit, but they ask for different things from the person making. Five are liquid silicone to mix and pour. Three are shells to fill and close. We compare the eight by contents and age, not by method.
| Type | Kits | What the listing says you get | What it sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid silicone | Highttoy (2), Hapikids, Tel Charme, Besdiyart | Two components, moulds, pigments, glitter, tools | An age of 6 or more on four of five; a manual |
| Shells with slime | Doodora, Fairy Potions | Ball shells, slime, clay or glitter, a tray, a guide | An age of 6+ and a guide |
| Skins with fillers | Thedttoy | Skins, filler packs, filling tools | No age, a gift box |
We describe what is in each box and what each listing claims. We give no mixing ratios, timings or tips beyond the maker’s notice, and no kit here involves heat of any kind. For a project with paper and stuffing instead, see how to make a squishy.
Age: six of eight say so
| Kit | Age listed | Who is named |
|---|---|---|
| Doodora | 6+ | Kids and adults who enjoy crafts; parents and kids together |
| Fairy Potions | 6+ | Boys and girls; parents and kids together |
| Besdiyart | 6+ | Kids; parent-child activities |
| Highttoy, 9 moulds | 6 to 12 | Kids, groups, parties |
| Highttoy, 6 moulds | 6 to 12 | Kids; kids and adults for the finished toy |
| Hapikids | 5 to 12 in the title; 6 to 12 in the features | Kids; parent-child activities |
| Tel Charme | None | Beginners, gift givers |
| Thedttoy | None | Children, people with no craft experience, kids and adults |
Where the age is missing or splits
Hapikids offers the clearest clash: five-year-olds in the title and six-to-twelve in the text. Tel Charme and Thedttoy give no age, so the box decides. German consumer centres advise against giving any squishy to a child under 3.
Adults in the room
Four texts picture parent and child making together; none writes adult supervision as a rule. The maker’s notice, not this page, sets how much help a young maker needs, and the silicone kits, with two components to mix, are where we would read it first.
Silicone kits: quantities, moulds and the unit problem
| Kit | Amount listed | Moulds | Decorations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highttoy, 9 moulds | 480 ml | 9 (3 large, 6 mini) | Glitter, glow-in-the-dark pigments |
| Highttoy, 6 moulds | 480 g in the title, 480 ml in the features | 6: cat paw, ice cream, cake, cheese, donut, fish-shaped pastry | 10 or more, glitter and glow pigments |
| Hapikids | 400 ml | 6: donut, cheese cat head, strawberry, cat paw, little bear, hamster | Glow pigments, glitter |
| Tel Charme | 500 ml in the title; 500 g in the features | Cute moulds, 3 of them large | Colours and effects |
| Besdiyart | 600 ml: 300 ml of A and 300 ml of B | Not itemised, cat paw theme | Glow pigments, glitter, sequins, clay, fruit slices, foam balls, pom-poms, flocking powder |
Millilitres or grams?
Two listings use a unit in the title and another in the features: the second Highttoy and Tel Charme. A millilitre and a gram of liquid silicone are not the same quantity, so ask the pack, not the title, how much you receive.
Shell kits: counting what you really fill
| Kit | Squishies you can make | How the listing counts |
|---|---|---|
| Doodora | 8 | 8 ball shells, 14 slime bags, 3 clay bags |
| Fairy Potions | 10 | 10 balls, shells not itemised |
| Thedttoy | 13 | 13 skins in three styles, 19 filler packs; the title says 53 pieces |
Fifty-three pieces, thirteen squishies
The Thedttoy figure counts everything in the box. The number to compare is the number of skins. Doodora and Fairy Potions count in squishies directly, eight and ten.
Wording we do not pass on
- “Safe”, “non-toxic”, “certified” and “child-safe” appear in the silicone listings. They are the sellers’ words: no certificate is shown, and we have no laboratory result.
- Several texts say gloves are not needed. We do not repeat that as advice; the notice in the box is the reference.
- Skills, confidence and imagination claims, and stress or anxiety wording, are set aside, as they are on every page of this site.
- Claims to be safer or easier than rival kits are marketing, not comparisons we can check.
What can be checked is on the packaging: the age grade, the UKCA or CE marking on toys sold in Great Britain, and a manufacturer’s or importer’s address. A kit that shows none of them deserves a second look.
Heat is never part of it
The DGCCRF asks people not to copy videos of squishies put in a microwave, and reports bursting and burns. Consumer centres in Germany add that a hot gel sticks to skin and burns deeper than hot water. Do not warm, microwave or leave any squishy on a radiator or in a hot car, finished or not.
What a home-made piece lacks
A boxed toy carries an age grade, markings and a maker’s address. A piece you cast or fill yourself carries none of them, which is one more reason to follow the notice to the letter and to retire a piece that cracks, tears or smells odd.
Which kit for which maker
| Situation | Kit | Reason from the listing |
|---|---|---|
| A first project with an age on the box | Doodora or Fairy Potions | 6+ and a guide, no mixing of two components |
| Many small pieces to fill | Thedttoy | 13 skins, 19 filler packs and tools |
| Moulds you can name before buying | Hapikids or the 6-mould Highttoy | Each shape listed |
| A long list of decorations | Besdiyart | Eight kinds itemised |
| A quantity that adds up | Besdiyart | 300 ml of A and 300 ml of B |
Ready-made instead
- A taba set such as SSKHE’s calls itself a kit but holds four finished pieces; it sits on the taba squishy page.
- A single-product look at the shell kit with the clearest age is in the Doodora review.
- A paper version needs only paper, tape and soft stuffing: paper squishy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a shell kit and a silicone kit?
A shell kit supplies shells or skins that you fill with slime, clay or fillers. A silicone kit supplies two liquid components and moulds. The second asks more of the maker and carries an age of 6 or more on four of five listings.
Which kits state an age?
Doodora, Fairy Potions and Besdiyart say 6+. Both Highttoy kits say 6 to 12, and Hapikids says 5 to 12 in the title and 6 to 12 in the text. Tel Charme and Thedttoy say nothing.
Does a kit make a squishy as safe as a shop-bought one?
Nothing in the listings establishes it. Age grade, marking and a maker’s address are checks for a finished toy; a piece you make yourself has none of them.
Can slime or silicone be warmed to help it set or soften?
No. None of these listings asks for heat, and the authorities warn against heating squishies. If a kit’s own notice says something different, the notice is the authority, not this page.
Why does Thedttoy say 53 pieces?
The figure counts the 13 skins, the 19 filler packs and the tools together. The count of squishies you can make is the number of skins.
Are the glow-in-the-dark decorations a concern?
Several kits include glow pigments, powders or stars. The listings give no composition for them, so the pack and its marking are the source.
Keep reading: How to make a squishyDoodora squishy ball making kitPaper squishy: how to make one
