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Whether you stretch it out slowly, break it suddenly, or even roll it into a ball and bounce it, the possibilities of what the Questacon Bouncing Putty can do are endless!
- Ages 4+
- Non-toxic
- Includes resealable case
The invention of putty came about almost by accident during an attempt to create a synthetic rubber material during rubber shortages in WWII.
The unusual physical properties of the viscoelastic liquid silicone enables the putty to form into a free flowing viscous consistency over a long time or become elastic and break over a short time. This created a substance that was easy to mould and bounce. Another unique characteristic of the properties of the putty was its adhesiveness.
This was demonstrated when it was taken into the Apollo 8 in 1968 and used by the Astronauts as an adhesive to secure their tools.
| Order Value | Shipping & Delivery Cost |
| Under $9.99 | $6.00 |
| Under $99.00 | $11.00 |
| Over $99.00 | FREE |
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