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Thinking Putty

Bend me, shape me, any way you want me
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Thinking Putty's unique properties mean it doesn't react quite like any other substance known to man. Thinking Putty will bounce, but with enough force it will also shatter. Thinking Putty will stretch, but you can also tear it. Thinking Putty can even be made to snap. As David Coleman used to say, "Quite remarkable".

Thinking Putty
Thinking Putty is completely unique and now, thanks to Firebox, you can own a tin packed with over 3 ounces of the stuff, ready to put to work for whatever cause you see fit. Remember: there's very little that can't be achieved with a tin of Thinking Putty and the bare minimum of effort: thinking putty

Thinking Putty is perfect for stress and tension relief, as a desktop or office toy and as a cure for boredom. Made any amusing sculptures or found other interesting uses for Thinking Putty? Send us your photos, videos & reviews!

Watching people react to Thinking Putty is truly a unique experience. Maybe you just look at it, hesitant to touch something that might be "sticky" or "gooey". Perhaps you aren't comfortable playing with a toy in front of your coworkers? Eventually, though, your subconscious wins over, it'll be in your hands, and you'll never put it down! Squeezing, stretching, and shaping. You won't even realize it's there! As it melts your stress away your creative potential will be unleashed!

...Once you pick Thinking Putty up, you won't put it down.

Thinking Putty is available in several different types, click each title to find out more:

Amethyst
Color Changing
Sunburst
Color Changing
Twilight
Color Changing
Lapis
Electrics
Black
Attractions
Krypton
Glow in the Dark
Scarab
Illusions
Gunmetal
Graphite

Metallics


How does it do that?!
Thinking Putty is a dilatant compound, (which means it becomes solid under the influence of pressure), and it displays four different properties on four different time scales:
  • At very long timescales, it behaves like a liquid spreading out onto a flat surface.
  • At moderate timescales, Thinking Putty stretches like a plastic solid.
  • At short timescales, it bounces like an elastic solid.
  • At very short timescales (the impact of a high-speed projectile), Thinking Putty simply shatters.
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Please note:
  • 4" Thinking Putty ships in tins of around 90g, is made in the USA and is non-toxic.
  • Thinking Putty is not recommended for use by small children (3 years and under) as it may present a choking hazard. Thinking Putty should not contain nuts, but you never know these days, do you?

Thinking Putty Ranges:

  • Color Changing
    Color Changing Thinking Putty is thermochromic - just a touch from your hands or a warm coffee mug will reveal a new, "hot" color!
    - Available in Twilight, Sunburst and Amethyst.
  • Electrics
    Electrics Thinking Putty is an energetic ocean of marbleized 'electrified' swirls!
    - Available in Lapis.
  • Attractions
    Attractions Thinking Putty is amazing! Pull a strand out and hold a magnet nearby. This color will pull itself right up to it! Lay it on an incline and put a magnet underneath for a cool effect.
    - Available in Black.
  • Glow in the Dark
    Glow in the Dark Thinking Putty is milky white in daylight but magically glows when the lights dim!
    - Available in Krypton.
  • Metallics
    Metallics Thinking Putty has a smooth dark sheen, which makes this putty monochrome and emotionless. The best stress reliever ever!
    - Available in Gunmetal Graphite.
  • Illusions
    Illusions Thinking Putty looks its best in direct sunlight but are specially designed so that even under office lights the endless color play keeps your eyes guessing and your mind whirling for HOURS and HOURS!
    - Available in Scarab.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What am I supposed to do with Thinking Putty?
A: There are so many potential uses we couldn't possibly list them all, but here is a suggestion to start with: Bring your new Thinking Putty to work and leave it on your desk. You'll find yourself tearing off a handful and using it to relieve stress while your brain ponders infinite creative possibilities. Soon after, you'll find your own unconscious energies breaking through - creativity you didn't even know you had.

Sculptures and Dali-esque designs will flow from your own hands and work may even be transformed into... fun.

Q: If I bring the Thinking Putty to work, will people think that I am incredibly cool?
A: Yes, they will. We (almost) guarantee it. Your coworkers will most likely try to steal some Thinking Putty off your desk. Thinking Putty in the hands of others creates uncontrollable and insane jealousy. Perhaps they will try to befriend you and weasel their own adult-size handful of putty from your personal supply.

Q: Then what happens?
A: Eventually you will probably want to order more Thinking Putty to feed the habits of yourself and your coworkers. (This is Firebox.com's plan for world domination). Shortly afterwards, you will become a self-proclaimed monarch of a new Thinking Putty fiefdom. Your office will begin to look like a Dali workshop with Thinking Putty dripping from the ceilings. The unleashed and unbridled creative force of your workplace will make you all unstoppable.

Q: Is that true?
A: Well, you'll develop stronger hands at least. The rest is up to you and your imagination. Buy some Thinking Putty and see for yourself!


Press reviews

Press reviews

"Stretch and knead your anger away."
Top Sante

"...can be kept in your drawer ready to be bounced, stretched, torn apart or moulded any time you need to release tension."
Evening Standard

"Mental."
Mixmag

"Large quantities of putty helped David Warden, 41, a radiologist in Idaho Falls, Idaho, keep his sanity while working for a difficult boss when he was in the Army. "I'd just sit there and squeeze it and it would keep my hands away from my boss's neck," he says."
Wall Street Journal



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Watch Thinking Putty in action! Some of Thinking Putty's amazing abilities are displayed in this video.
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What you said...

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Wow! this stuff is really great! I ordered some lunchtime tuesday- got it the very next day! Brilliant firebox! you rock! well back to the putty I got some of the attractions black- I'll never ever be bored again! Thanks firebox!
Alex Lewis, Cardiff - Aug '07

I took the Thinking Putty to college to control mega boredom, and by the end of the day, 3 of my lecturers wanted me to fix them up with some. No one can resist the incredible Thinking Putty.
Matt Field, Milton Keynes - Nov '08

Wow absolutely love this stuff. Funny story I moulded it into a ball, chucked about a bit, it bounced away I couldn't find it, then after 20mins I saw a red puddle on the floor under my desk check the pic out!
Craig Squires, Sherborne - Oct '08

I love this stuff! This was my first order ever on firebox and certainly not my last :D It's been a few days now, and I still haven't stopped playing with it. Thanks firebox :D.
Jack Pearce, London - Aug '08

Fantastic! I received your catalogue through the post and as soon as I picked it up I was hooked. I have done pratically all of my christmas shopping from it! I spotted the thinking putty and thought it would be ideal for a friend. After the speedy delivery I couldn't wait to inspect all of the gifts. I just couldn't resist opening the tin and prodding...then grabbing...then before I knew it I was bouncing it, tearing it and stretching it to the max! I loved it so much that I kept it. I'm going to have to purchase another tin for my friend now! It's the ideal present for anyone, old or young. With its complex texures it will get your imagination going non-stop. There's a colour and a style to suit anyone and everyone. It's practical and doesn't make a mess, and it's very easy to clean. Firebox, you're a genius! Thankyou so much! x.
Lucy Pepys, Upminster, Essex - Nov '07

OMG! How addictive is this stuff. I received it bright and early this morning (thanks Firebox for the speedy delivery) and I cannot put it down. I tried to put it away at half ten but it kept calling to me to be played with so out it came again. Absolutely brilliant stuff. A must have for all stress heads.
Jane Priest, Willenhall - Oct '07

Wonderful! I've only just got it out but I'm already amazed. It really does what is says on the tin. Plus Firebox kindly sent me some sweets and a Perplex City card. Thanks Firebox!!!
Harry Pike, Nailsea - Jun '07

My friend got given some of the Yellow/Orange Chameleon putty for Xmas, and whilst fiddling with it, decided to get some for myself. We fiddle with this stuff in our lessons, and have got it taken away on numerous occasions for playing with it! I bought a pot of the Illusions Blue one the other day, and am already debating buying another one already! Great fun to play with, all my friends are desperate to get a piece for various lessons, and my friend and I just fiddle with it all through our dreaded Play at school! We make little air pockets, blow them up like balloons, and then have contests on who can make the loudest bang and get away with it! Can do everything from A-Z with this stuff, buy some and you'll be an instant legend!
Chris, Salisbury - Feb '07

I bought the Scarab Illusion one (my girlriend likes blue). We both love it! Gives hours of fun, very addictive. Helps us nicely since we're at Uni ... relieves a lot of stress. Thanks for the sweets and the catalog Firebox! Amazingly speedy delivery and a nice orange Firebox packaging. Random question Firebox, how does it react to heat? will it melt or... combust? Thanks in advance!
Firebox says: To be honest, we're not really sure. It's not something we've tested and wouldn't recommend it.
Gaspard, London - Aug '08

I got my Krypton today (speedy delivery!) and I loved every minute of it! It's much bigger than my last one, free sweeties in my box.
Paul Ellis, Lowestoft - Feb '08


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