Homemade Squishy

The complete guide to making your own squishies — from choosing the foam to the final finish. A 45-page PDF ebook, finished and ready to download.

Language and availability notice: the PDF content is written in Brazilian Portuguese. You can buy it right here for R$ 19.90 — via Pix, credit card (up to 3x) or boleto; as soon as the payment is confirmed, the PDF download is unlocked on the order page.

What's inside (11 chapters, 45 A5 pages)

Materials: the complete kit — which foams work, cheap alternatives for every item (from minimal to full kit) and what to ban for safety reasons.
Safety first — a full chapter on chemicals, tools and children: what each age group can do, how to set up a safe workspace and a checklist to memorize.
The base recipe, step by step — cutting with margin, shaping, painting in thin layers and sealing, with realistic drying times and troubleshooting at the end.
Three glue-free methods — plain cut sponge, filled sock and flour balloon: materials, steps, time for each and how to choose.
Slow rising, no illusions — the science of the slow rise, the three tricks that actually work, a comparison of household foams and a test to measure your pieces. The guide is upfront: the homemade ceiling is a 2–4 second rise, not what industrial pieces achieve.
Ten beginner shapes — in order of difficulty, from "impossible to get wrong" to almost intermediate, with adaptations for kids.
Painting and finishing — why paint cracks (and how to never get it wrong again), the layers in the right order, varnish, special effects and a paint first-aid section.
Repairs — surface tears, deep tears, lost pieces and worn paint, plus preventive reinforcement and when a repair isn't worth it.
Cleaning and storage — dry routine cleaning, localized stains, musty smell, proper storage and what to do if a piece gets truly wet.
The nine mistakes that kill squishies — with the practical fix for each one.
FAQ — how much it costs to start, how long each piece takes, material substitutions, ages, and straight answers to the most common questions.

Who it's for

Parents and caregivers looking for an inexpensive hands-on activity to do with children — with the safety precautions the guide takes seriously.
Teens and adults who enjoy DIY and want to move past the "first lopsided squishy" stage to pieces with a polished finish.
Anyone who follows our blog articles and wants the content consolidated, revised and in study order.

Who it's not for

We'd rather say it upfront: this guide does not teach you how to build a squishy-selling business and does not promise income. And a reminder we repeat inside the ebook itself: a homemade squishy does not replace a certified toy — for babies and small children, it is off the table.

Format

45-page PDF in A5 format — comfortable on phone, tablet or computer.
Content written in Brazilian Portuguese.
Short chapters, with materials lists at the start and troubleshooting at the end.

Want a feel for the style first?

A good part of the journey is published for free on the blog — the articles are a real preview of the guide's depth:

The ebook organizes all of that — plus what's not on the blog — into a single study sequence, from the first cut to repairing your favorite piece.

Homemade Squishy — the complete guide to making your own squishies