Putty: More Than Just a PlaythingBy BoomerYearbook.com
There are various ways to call Silly Putty and name it whatever you like- Bouncing Putty, Thinking Putty, Nutty Putty, Potty Putty- but this Crayola-owned silicone polymers has risen to popularity as a children’s toy since 1949. It was used in medical and scientific enterprises such as in the rehabilitative therapy of hand injuries. The success of Putty is also evident in the number of brands that produce similar kinds of silicone polymers such as Power Putty and TheraPutty. The latter is especially designed for stress reduction and for aiding patients with ADD, Autism, and ADHD.
Among the characteristics of Silly Putty are the following: its unusual feature to flow like liquid, its capacity to bounce and break when blown sharply, and its ability to hold its shape.
The history of Silly Putty dates back to the Second World War but it was in 1949 that scientists found practical use for this versatile substance.
Silly Putty was first intended for adult use but the majority of its 1955 consumers were clearly children baby boomers between the ages of 6 and 12 years old. Silly Putty became popular worldwide in the 1960s and in future years has even been on moon travel.
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