Some Sugru* Experiments

These experiments all started with me thinking of how I could solve the problem of linking an iron wire enamelled chain together without soldering.

Sugru* (/ˈsuːɡruː/), also known as Formerol, is a patented multi-purpose, non-slumping brand of silicone rubber that resembles modelling clay. It is available in several colours and upon exposure to air, cures to a rubber-like texture. It is a flexible, adhesive repair putty that sets strong by turning into a durable silicone rubber.

Enamelled white and yellow iron wire oval links with alternating yellow sugru and iron wire linksclick here to see the final chain — Enamelled white and yellow iron wire oval links with alternating yellow sugru and iron wire links
*click here to see the final chain*

Sugru was pressed into copper mesh to colour and join the material. It was then silver plated. I haven’t made any finished pieces yet which have been plated, but have applied sugru to silver plated necklacesclick here to see an example — Sugru was pressed into copper mesh to colour and join the material. It was then silver plated. I haven’t made any finished pieces yet which have been plated, but have applied sugru to silver plated necklaces
*click here to see an example*

Iron wire rings sealed and coloured with sugru

Getting ready to ‘sugru’ my Organellesclick here to see finished Organelles — Getting ready to ‘sugru’ my Organelles
*click here to see finished Organelles*

Sugru applied to fabric, ribbon and string……has some potential….

Enamelled copper mesh with brown sugru extruded through after