Talk about this Grommet

Jane ni Dhulchaointigh, Special Guest

Hello! I'm Jane.
I'm an inventor on a mission!
I really believe we shouldn't have to buy new stuff every time something breaks or doesn't work properly.
That's why I invented sugru - I want to make it easy for anyone to repair, adapt, and improve… read more
Linda (Customer Support at sugru)

@CJ I don't think we can recommend sugru for this application.

Even though sugru won't ordinarily come into direct contact with food, if repaired by the method stated, the sugru could possibly come unstuck and fall into the pan.

If the pan is … read more
CJ

I have glass lids for my cook pans (scan pans) and several have chipped along bottom inner ring (this ring touches the inside of the pan). Would it be safe to fix these chips and perhaps run a ring of Sugru along edge to protect from further chippi… read more
Jane ni Dhulchaointigh

@Suzanne Bergholz: Hi Suzanne, that's fantastic! Your glasses repair sounds awesome - and I know what you mean about the satisfaction of repairing them and not needing to shell out for another expensive pair - ace! I love the sound of your hack to af… read more

Sugru

Hacking Putty

Sugru

Sugru is a new air-curing rubber and the ultimate problem-solver. It's a product that lets you fix...

Sugru is a new air-curing rubber and the ultimate problem-solver. It's a product that lets you fix or adapt your things so they work better for you.

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Can You Hack It?

Jane ni Dhulchaointigh, Sugru It took more than six years for Jane ni Dhulchaointigh and a team of scientists to perfect her idea for a moldable, self-adhesive and self-curing silicone material, but it only takes about six seconds to become totally enthralled with her brilliant invention.

Derived from the Irish word “súgradh,” which means “play,” Sugru is a bit like modeling clay. It’s malleable when you first take it out of the sealed package, and it retains its plasticity for about 30 minutes. It can adhere to metal, glass, fabric and most plastics. It’s waterproof, and it cures at room temperature after about 24 hours.

Buy Sugru moldable silicone putty here. Sugru is good for anything that needs fixing, modifying, customizing or cushioning. Jane calls it hacking -- fixing or improving your stuff. Instead of throwing away a blender with a broken switch, you can make a new switch out of Sugru. Disintegrating grip on your golf club? Hole in your sneakers? Missing piece on your keyboard? Patch them with Sugru. Worried about dropping your camera or smartphone? Wrap the corners with Sugru for extra protection. The possibilities are endless.

Buy Sugru moldable silicone putty here. We’re all conscious about extending the lifespan of our things, both to save money and to reduce the amount of items sent prematurely to landfills. Sugru makes it easy -- and fun -- to be resourceful.

— Christopher

Details

Multicolor pack contains: (2) each of orange, green and blue; (3) each of black and white.
Black and white pack contains: (6) each of black and white.

Each package contains 12 mini packs that are 5 grams each, and enough to complete one small improvement project. Combine the packages to cover greater area.
Sugru contains methyltris(methylethylketoxime) silane; Gamma-Aminopropyl Triethoxysilane. If these substances are known allergens, you should avoid skin contact with the uncured product. Avoid ingesting and contact with eyes.
Self-adhesive sugru bonds to aluminum, steel, ceramics, glass, wood and some fabrics and plastics. Form by hand -- no tools needed. Cures at room temperature to a tough, flexible silicone overnight. Waterproof and dishwasher proof when cured. Sugru is resistant from -60 degrees Celsius to 180 degrees Celsius. UV resistant.
6 month shelf-life.