# Self-Curing Clays The Sugru Modeling Clay Fixes and Prettifies Anything By Meghan Young | Published 2010-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugru-modeling-clay References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/12/sugru-an-amazing-silicon-modeling-clay-for-makers-and-hackers/) & [sugru](http://sugru.com/) If you've never experienced one of those life-changing moments when you discover a new product you always needed/wanted and didn’t even know it, well, now you will; let me present to you the Sugru modeling clay. This new staple in your life can pretty much [fix and create anything](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinkr) your heart desires. Take a look at the gallery above to see all the various applications of the Sugru modeling clay. From [pretty decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kintsugi-art) to fixing leaks, the uses are endless. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Modeling Clay:** The trend of self-curing clays like Sugru offers individuals the opportunity to fix and create items with ease. - **Versatile Repair Solutions:** The trend of self-curing clays like Sugru provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for industries such as home repair, crafts, and DIY projects. - **Creative Product Hacks:** The trend of self-curing clays like Sugru opens up possibilities for creative product hacks and customization. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Repair:** The home repair industry can incorporate self-curing clays like Sugru as an alternative fix-it solution for various household repairs. - **Crafts and DIY:** Crafts and DIY industries can benefit from the use of self-curing clays like Sugru as a versatile material for creating and repairing customized items. - **Product Design:** The product design industry can explore the potential of self-curing clays like Sugru to innovate and personalize everyday products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flexible Gel Glues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapidfuse-flex-gel-super-glue.md) - [Kiln-Free Pottery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpd-pottery-kit.md) - [Colorless Thick Rubberized Pastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thick-rubberized-paste.md) - [Kitchen-Focused Mending Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poj-studio.md) - [Sensory DIY Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silly-putty-nuggets-mixin-lab.md) - [Edible Sugar Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefdoodler.md) - [Multi-Purpose Cleaning Gels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-cleaning-gel.md) - [DIY Colourful Dough Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dough-project.md) - [Holiday Crafting Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpd.md)