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How to Buy Silly Putty in Bulk

Silly Putty is a unique rubbery toy that brings out the playful child in adults. James Wright invented the putty, which bounces, stretches, sticks to surfaces and snaps when suddenly pulled. He marketed it as a toy in 1949, packed in plastic Easter eggs because that was all he could afford. More than 300 million Silly Putty eggs have been sold since. Silly Putty has helped rehabilitate hand injuries and the Apollo astronauts have used it to hold tools in zero gravity. Silly Putty also can be purchased in bulk for large amounts of fun.

Things You'll Need

Internet access
Plastic storage container with lid

Instructions

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  Look at the web sites that sell Silly Putty in bulk to see the available size and color options.
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  Check out the 5-pound block of Silly Putty from Crayola.com. This is the largest bulk amount available. It's sold in three colors: the original coral, purple/pink or orange/yellow.
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  Consider the 1-pound bags of generic Nutty Putty offered by Crazy Aaron in 30 colors, including "Strange Attractor Black" and sparkly "Lustrous Bronze." Some of these glow in the dark and others change colors when kneaded.
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  Think about a bulk purchase of the classic 4.7-ounce Silly Putty eggs to give away as a fun "stress relief" gift for grown-ups, or as toys for children and adults at picnics or parties. Crayola offers cases of 100 original-size egg containers in purple/pink, orange/yellow, bright pink and bright blue.

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