How to Make a Picky Pad for Anxiety Relief

[@pickypollystore]

Picky Pads are great for anxiety! Many people also find some relief from skin picking, hair pulling, OCD, etc. Want your own picky pad made by me and shipped to you FREE? (Anywhere in the U.S.!) Shop here ➡ www.etsy.com/shop/yoursensorystore DIY YOUR OWN PICKY PAD! Silicone: amzn.to/4cP1wOQ Vaseline: amzn.to/4fsC17N Square Mold: amzn.to/3LCklZm Circle Mold: amzn.to/3zMSQcY Funnel Pitcher: amzn.to/46eEazC X-Acto Knife: amzn.to/4dgdIId Large Pastel Beads: amzn.to/4cM3m2O Medium Beads: amzn.to/3WejbYX Large Charms: amzn.to/3yh4RqD Small Beads: amzn.to/3WvGKhp

[@katiewhere]

giving your customers a band to use the beads after using the pad is genius!

[@pickypollystore]

Thanks Katie! Some new ones have hoops too that you can add the charms too. 😍

[@Darkness-Is-Here]

I have ADHD and OCD, this looks like so much fun 😂 I have such a huge issue with picking at my skin and scabs. Edit: The main way I can personally stop myself from doing this is sorting random stuff. The main one I do is my parrots seeds. I'll go through their dish and take out all the shells of eaten seeds

[@pickypollystore]

If sorting is helpful you may really like picky pads. I’ve found I really like sorting the beads after picking. 🙌

[@samwebb3577]

I have adhd and possibly autism (diagnosed adhd, haven't even discussed autism with a psychiatrist but my therapist agrees its a possibility) and I also have bad habits of picking to the point that my bf gets annoyed that I try to pick his blackheads. And it sucks because he has such easy and perfect blackheads and I just get bad red spots and can't stop picking them. Even as a child, I have a large scar on my left knee and while it was healing, I couldn't stop picking it.

[@Stella-z6h]

I’ve had OCD for what feels like my whole life and I always struggled with picking it’s so comforting to see people online who have gone through the same things as me, it was so hard going through grade/high school with scars that looked like and kinda where SH scars, I feel really seen

[@Darkness-Is-Here]

@@Stella-z6h I'm quite insecure and cover up, though because I'm a quiet kid (I actually have an social anxiety disorder, selective mutism so I can't talk, even if I want to.) I'm sort of like- out in the open y'know? But yeah, it's nice to find people that relate :)

[@ANS1012]

​@@samwebb3577 Sorry to hear it's been a struggle!! If you are still struggling with it, you can find therapists that year this. Look for someone that treats BFRB (body focused repetitive behavior)

[@Danika0Love]

Omg. So sold on this product. The next time I have disposable income I will totally buy!!

[@pickypollystore]

👏🙌

[@AngieBeer1]

Just a suggestion, I'd love to see a full length ASMR video of a picky pad being picked at 😌 I feel that would be so relaxing 🤞🏻

[@pickypollystore]

I have one coming!

[@AngieBeer1]

@@pickypollystore yay

[@Izzy_Dino1]

I am diagnosed adhd, autism, severe anxiety, social anxiety and separation anxiety and thanks so much for showing us how to make it

[@pickypollystore]

Of course! I’m planning on an updated tutorial soon, I’ve learned a lot since making this one!

[@bug4671]

I pull out my hair and skin pick. It’s been pretty bad lately and I’m so glad I found this video!!❤️

[@pickypollystore]

💜🙌

[@bethf6804]

My bad anxiety habit is picking at my nails and cuticles. I never knew something like this even existed but now I need one.

[@Thegeekponygirl]

Adhd and skin picker. Thank you for the video!

[@TheElementalprincesses]

Yesssss gimmmie!! I've been going to a lot of places this summer and I have nothing to pick at but this, this just saved me...

[@pickypollystore]

👏👏👏 I’m creating some “picky sticks” that are perfect for your pockets or purse! They will be up in the store soon! yoursensorystore.etsy.com

[@bird_b0nezz]

i have a skin picking disorder, adhd and autism and i definitely want to try this, my arms and face are covered in scars from skin picking

[@kc3450]

You aren't alone. ❤

[@rachelsaibrainstorming]

I don’t pick at my skin, but as a bead lover and someone who loves asmr and sensory toys this looks so cool!

[@pickypollystore]

💕

[@eyeballs8285]

I've been looking for something like this for a long time. The most common thing ive seen is that pimple popping toy, which isn't for me. This product reminds me of those archeology kids sets... where you have to dig the rock out of the dirt bar? I need to find more satifying stim stuff like this! Thanks for sharing, you are appreciated. 👍

[@pickypollystore]

I remember those (from my daughter’s childhood)! I agree on the pimple popping toy, it weirds me out.

[@franceess]

Can you reuse the silicone ? Like you can heat it up and do it again?

[@pickypollystore]

The remelt options ones you can! ➡️ PickyPolly.com

[@kirbylover5418]

Omg I wasn’t sure what I thought of it at first but seeing you pick out the beads SOLD ME!!! I’m autistic and pick at my skin wayyy too much lol

[@pickypollystore]

You should give it a try! I find the pads very soothing.

[@justalilswiftie]

As someone who struggles with picking at my acne this might be my answer ❤

[@appleoneill5135]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, I'd never heard of these until your short popped up in my feed last night. I currently only have some squishy gel, so I'll try that out on a tester piece and order some silicone. Much appreciated ❤ x

[@mashyjloveluv]

as somebody with ocd and is ALWAYS picking their lips, this looks great!

[@thatsanriosoftboy]

I love the idea behind this because I have pretty severe dermatillomania and also I adore kandi bracelets, so this is right up my alley in terms of needs and also aesthetics, next time I get paid I’m definitely gonna buy one :D

[@pickypollystore]

👏🙌➡️ yoursensorystore.etsy.com

[@aureus-2010]

Id buy these in a HEARTBEAT but im not USAmerican :( If i can ill make one, thank you for the indepth tutorial !!!

[@pickypollystore]

I will soon be shipping worldwide…stay tuned!

[@amandaharris5596]

Can also be used for preschoolers and pre k for fine motor development. We have been doing it with playdough but I would love to make these

[@pickypollystore]

Yes! The only caution is the beads are small (choking hazard).

[@Porcelaingirl99]

Also I'd love to know what you use for the remeltable ones

[@lil.seedling]

so cool ! can the silicone b reused somehow ?

[@pickypollystore]

This type cannot. I’m working on some other types that can be remelted but I don’t love them for various reasons. But I’m going to keep testing!

[@lil.seedling]

@@pickypollystore cool thanks 4 responding 😄

[@Hexagonal_record]

I've also seen people make them with hot glue if you don't have resin

[@pickypollystore]

I’ve heard that too! But many people who try it say it doesn’t work. I have never tried it…

[@Theactual_star]

Thanks for introducing these to me! You made it soo nicely

[@pickypollystore]

They really are relaxing!

[@Theactual_star]

Indeed

[@kelsiwalters2839]

Thanks for showing this! What do we do with the silicone after picking? Is it somehow recyclable?

[@PrishaVeer]

You can melt it

[@monicamichelle2391]

Where do you get those cute tiny charms? So adorable! 🥰

[@darkglacier9786]

I should get one of these, adhd and eczema dont go well together

[@lulolie]

OOF yeah eczema and the little flakes that just make you want to tear em

[@Hibiscus-dragons]

I have adhd, anxiety AND CHICKEN SKIN 😭

[@kimulm0619]

Did Not know about picky pads but do know 2 people with picking disorder.This is so cool.❤

[@Loafofbreb]

What is solution A and B

[@merolynne]

i love this idea, i’m such a horrible skin picker

[@pickypollystore]

💛

[@willow_the_bob4322]

What shore hardness of silicone do you use?

[@dyanica_8267]

im so glad youre helping people cope in a healthy way! is there anything else one could use instead of silicone when making a sticky pad? ❤

[@pickypollystore]

There are other options but they are very stinky.

[@dyanica_8267]

@@pickypollystore oh okay 😂 thanks

[@bertiesgirl1]

Can you use caulk type silicone? The stuff you use in the bathroom

[@pickypollystore]

I'm not sure, I haven't heard of that. I have heard of people using hot glue but I would imagine that would be very firm and hard to pick.

[@yummigummi]

Looks cool

[@pickypollystore]

Thank you! They are very relaxing to pick!

[@yummigummi]

@@pickypollystorei never heard of them before but they are so cool 🎉 thanks for introducing me

[@SyniSquish420]

I have severe anxiety and dermatillomania I need one

[@pickypollystore]

🫶

[@Porcelaingirl99]

I think instead of the x-acto knife I bet you could use some cricut vinyl weeding tools.

[@Hibiscus-dragons]

I have anxiety, adhd AND chicken skin so it’s very hard for me not to ignore my skin. I may use these in the future!

[@karenmack254]

Thank you so much for sharing your technique! I will have to turn the volume off and read put on CC for subtitles because my ADHD doesn’t let me filter out the background music 😖 I just thought I would mention it in case you might consider not doing background music in a future video. Thanks again for the info! 💕

[@pickypollystore]

Thank you! I will def take your feedback!

[@karenmack254]

@@pickypollystore Thank you for being so nice about it! ☺️ Bonus: After I wrote that, I found the videos on Instagram (or tik tok or somewhere) without the music so I was able to watch! 🎉🤩

[@DEMIGODDUCKY6]

I think I have ADHD and I always pick at my skin/hair when I’m stressed or bored or can’t focus or smth, and I NEED to get me one of theseeeee

[@pickypollystore]

♥️

[@a-little-sunshine]

Thank you so much for making this video! I bought my first picky pads recently and I think I'd find making them just as relaxing as picking them. I love that you include that bead strand so they don't go to waste too. What a great idea. Thank you for reapeating that peeling sound too. This video is super relaxing, and your voice is too. I look forward to watching more of your videos :D

[@pickypollystore]

🫶👏

[@ElizabethMcRae-w1v]

Question: Can you remelt and reuse the silicone after you're done picking them all out? Thank you.

[@pickypollystore]

I have been unable to find a reusable solution that doesn’t stink or have a sticky/weird texture that picks up lint and hair and doesn’t “pick” well.

[@tishsmiddy71]

Clever ❤🤩

[@pickypollystore]

🫶

[@CozyCanadianCrochet]

Can you use a water bath or double broiler to remelt the silicone and make another picky pad after???? TY

[@pickypollystore]

Silicone is not remeltable but I am now using this material for remeltable pads. I sell both because each has pros and cons! Remeltable material 👀➡️amzn.to/3OCDc8s

[@elcie04]

My face looks so bad right now, because i've been picking at my skin so much. I so need one of these.

[@pickypollystore]

♥️

[@JimBobob-t5m]

Can you remake / remelt after you’ve picked them all? Thanks

[@pickypollystore]

They are not remeltable. I have been unable to find a reusable solution that doesn’t stink or have a sticky/weird texture that picks up lint and hair and doesn’t “pick” well. 😔

[@fahrenheit419]

i would love having one, but holes and/or bumps make me SUPER anxious

[@urfavekennedy]

I might have missed it, what are the 2 solutions you used?

[@pickypollystore]

They are listed in the description!

[@isopodorsmth6809]

This is amazing😭 how can I change the color of the silicone without throwing off its consistency?? Does food dye work?

[@pickypollystore]

No, don’t use food dye. There is silicone dye on Amazon! 💜

[@Paris-withan-A]

This is a great tutorial! I used this to make my first set of picky pads yesterday 😊 I was wondering how you clean the Vaseline/aquafor off the picky pads when they’re done. I tried gently washing mine with soap and warm water but I feel like that just made the picky pad even stickier :( I couldn’t find more info online so any guidance would be greatly appreciated 😊

[@pickypollystore]

It might be the silicone and not the Vaseline. The Vaseline comes off with warm, soapy water. If I had to guess, it would be 1 of 2 things. Either the measurement of the A solution and B solution were not exact. Or, it wasn’t stirred long enough. You have to be very exact in measuring f and also stir it for 2-3 minutes. I hope that helps!!

[@carton1637]

Im not neurodivergent, but i do pick and scratch my skin a lot. Might make one of these if i can :o

[@Izzy-h3z]

Can you re-melt the silicone? I got a sensory pad for my birthday but I went through it so fast and I dont want to waste money on buying some over and over if I can just re-use it

[@DayHolyCat]

I have FASD and adhd , I saw this at a store … noticing how easy it is to make thankgod I didn’t spend $12 on it when I can make it

[@maryelliott6315]

Can you add color to silicon

[@pickypollystore]

Yes! With silicone dye.

[@3bah4y]

Can I melt the silicone at home and redo one too?

[@pickypollystore]

They are not remeltable. I have been unable to find a reusable solution that doesn’t stink or have a sticky/weird texture that picks up lint and hair and doesn’t “pick” well.

[@merischeharkins7701]

can you re-make these once picked or once it has been picked you have to make a new one?

[@pickypollystore]

No, these aren't remeltable. I have been unable to find a reusable solution that doesn’t stink or have a sticky/weird texture that picks up lint and hair and doesn’t “pick” well.

[@Alene-gq1hm]

So I started using these somewhat recently because I was picking at my lips a lot and I had a bad enough injury where I need stitches on my lips not from picking at it but I got this and mid way through picking the charms out I realized I was picking at my lips and the pad 🤦‍♀️

[@SanrioFanYass]

My insane self who loves picking and breaking things would just fold it in half until all the beads came out😭😭 DONT FORGET MOSQUITO BITES AND SCABS WE LOVE PICKING AT THOSE!1!!1!1!

[@safire2971]

*raises hand* is there a way to remelt the silicone that you used for this after you have picked out all of the pieces? I’ve been hunting around after finding your channel (I kid you not 3 minutes ago) and I’d love to know if there is a way to “reanimate” it (for lack of a better term) for future uses

[@pickypollystore]

I have been unable to find a reusable solution that doesn’t stink or have a sticky/weird texture that picks up lint and hair and doesn’t “pick” well.

[@VincentMothling]

I don’t think this would help me cos I pick at my skin because I need to get the bad out not because of the repedativeness but Awsome for people it does work for

[@PrettyPinkPeacock]

The feedback on the skin is also significant which you don't get with this. For self harm/punishment it's a different thing.

[@_faye.]

PLEASE MAKE VIDEOS START TO FINISH PICKING THESE OUT ❤❤❤

[@pickypollystore]

You got it! I have one filmed I just need to edit.

[@mamalion3]

I just wish there were a way to connect your customers with artists who use silicone in mold making, because once the picky pads are spent, the silicone can be chopped up and recycled... many artists will reuse excess silicone along with the fresh silicone as a way to fill out silicone molds.

[@PurpledaisyShasta]

I have mild OCD and one of my triggers is waste so I think when I make one of these I might make it out of wax in order to reuse the wax and beads.

[@Gl0wyst4r]

I wanna make this and bring it to school but teachers gon snatch it-

[@F4ll3nm00n]

Pretty

[@pickypollystore]

Thank you!

[@SwimmingSirena]

What’s solution B?

[@pickypollystore]

You need solution A and Solution B. I use this stuff, it is the best IMO ➡️ amzn.to/3Vivns9

[@aprilhoke2163]

I used let's resin and it's sticky. What brand do you use?

[@pickypollystore]

The key is measuring parts an and b perfectly (using a scale) and then stirring A LOT. 3 minutes. I use this ➡️ amzn.to/3Yz2YR0

[@JellyBeankitten]

Have you ever thought of dino themed one like archaeologist picky pad lol.

[@pickypollystore]

Love that idea!

[@patriciabertolini3240]

Why is my silicone sticky please advise

[@pickypollystore]

Are you using a demold spray?

[@Cmillpukins]

Oh gawd! Triggers my trypophobia so bad. 😖 Couldn't watch it through.

[@rosalee477]

The ASMR sounds like crushing bone

[@Potato.dog.]

Do you sell reusable picky pad?

[@pickypollystore]

I’ve tried to find reusable but …. 1. They stink and smell like chemicals 2. They have a weird, sticky texture 3. Since they have a sticky texture lint, hair, dirt stick to them 🤢 4. They do not have the same firmness so the beads fall out or are way to “loose”. I am continuing to test out and look for a material that is remeltable that also meet my personal standards!

[@Pjwilliamson55]

what brand and type of mold did you use, my pads keep coming out sticky on the mold side, I have experimented three times with three different ways of doing it and they keep coming out sticky on the bottom, I have left them to cure for 24 hours ugg

[@pickypollystore]

Yes, I’ve had this problem too. New tutorial coming soon!

[@ManticorePinion]

It sticks to the molds because they're both silicone. Use molds that aren't silicone and you won't need to vaseline them.

[@pickypollystore]

I have found a solution that is non-stick. But silicone sticks to a lot of things, trust me I tried A LOT of things. 🥵

[@lisabowsman2738]

Are these considered non toxic? Safety concerns for a child that might eat pieces of silicon.

[@pickypollystore]

The silicon is non toxic, food grade. But because of the beads (choking hazard) I would keep it out of reach of any child that would put in their mouth.

[@mimidtw]

So 24 hours to cure??

[@pickypollystore]

Depends on your silicone but in about 75 degrees house it should only take 4-5 hours but I usually just leave it overnight.

[@Clowngoeshonk]

By chance is this reusable? Like I could felt it over and remake it? I’m trying to find a environment friendly picky pad

[@sunnystar5494]

Well you could keep the beads and reuse them

[@pickypollystore]

They are not. I have been unable to find a reusable solution that doesn’t stink or have a sticky/weird texture that picks up lint and hair and doesn’t “pick” well.

[@jemlyn67]

I would enjoy it but then I would think what a waste of money and materials. Now I have all these beads and charms. What should I do with them? I can't throw them away because that's wasteful but I can't keep them because more clutter makes my anxiety worse. 😅

[@pickypollystore]

You can make keychains, bracelets, anklets, etc for yourself or others. You could give away the beads/charms. Or buy remeltable material to reuse them in more lucky lads. 😃 remeltable material like this ➡️ amzn.to/3Oh73TF

[@collector153]

Are they reusable???

[@pickypollystore]

These are not. Have you personally tried the reusable? I haven’t found any that don’t stink or have a weird texture.

[@collector153]

@ no I haven’t but one day i will definitely buy one of these and hopefully when i do technology will be advanced enough so that there is a permanent version.

[@tirzasteele9360]

I have OCD 😢

[@AlisonWarren]

Not me seeing this after picking the mosquito bites on my legs raw for the thousandth time…

[@vicky_skates]

I don’t understand how you use this. I have never seen one

[@pickypollystore]

Here’s how it works… kzbin.infonUVzJy1Mtfg?si=j0UhWfFGqDFuhF59

[@meanjeanmcqueen6171]

I NEED. Lol....

[@pickypollystore]

Get yours here! 🫶➡️ yoursensorystore.etsy.com

[@hotaruishere2133]

Jeez, maybe if I get some of these, my autistic butt will stop picking the acne on my face and chest. I have soooooooo many acne scars on my chest and face because of my habit 😭😭😭

[@pickypollystore]

🫶

[@rg1whiteywins598]

I understand the concept, but it nauseated me to the max. I hate picking things . Not neurodivergent, so maybe that's it.

[@pickypollystore]

My sister doesn’t like it either but she also isn’t neurodivergent. Maybe that’s it?

[@megantwining9221]

As an adhd person, do not give us permission to use sharp knives! Especially pushing it towards the fingers picking something out like that! I have already stabbed myself like that already this year not doing it again

[@ei3155]

Are you not allowed in the kitchen either? Everyone should make a personal decision but maybe you should work on this

[@pickypollystore]

lol