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Sugru, the Maker Community "Wonder Material"

posted by LaminatorX on Monday March 17 2014, @11:07AM   Printer-friendly
from the Kilkenny-Flubber dept.

Open4D writes:

"The Guardian has the story behind the creation of Sugru, which it calls 'the new wonder material.'

Its 'rise in popularity [was] initially among the tech and maker community,' but it's not something I've heard of through my usual channels of tech news, despite it being one of Time magazine's "50 Best Inventions of 2010".

According to Wikipedia, 'Sugru is malleable when removed from its airtight, moisture-proof packaging, retains its plasticity for thirty minutes, and is self-curing at room temperature after approximately 24 hours.' In other words, it's Blu-Tack that sets. You can see it in action on You Tube or see plenty of demo project photos on the Sugru website.

So, who else missed this? Would you now consider buying some to have available as an alternative to superglue or duct tape? And who has enountered it? Modern miracle or over-priced rehash?'

 
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  • (Score: 3, Interesting) by Anonymous Coward on Monday March 17 2014, @11:18AM

    by Anonymous Coward on Monday March 17 2014, @11:18AM (#17639)

    It's been a particular favorite on the Lifehacker site.

    Regarding the cost, there have been at least some DIY versions that are supposed to work just as well, and cost practically nothing. (Just silicone caulk and some cornstarch or something like that.) Just check the internets.

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  • (Score: 3) by c0lo on Monday March 17 2014, @11:28AM

    by c0lo (156) on Monday March 17 2014, @11:28AM (#17652)

    Regarding the cost, there have been at least some DIY versions that are supposed to work just as well, and cost practically nothing.

    In other words, a modern rehash of an overpriced miracle?

  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday March 17 2014, @05:00PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Monday March 17 2014, @05:00PM (#17796)

    I put my caulk into everything else; why not cornstarch?