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summary::after{content:\"\\2212\"}\n.aa .aa-a{font-size:13px;color:#3a3a3a;margin-top:.5rem}\n.aa .aa-a p{margin:0 0 .5rem}\n@media(max-width:600px){.aa .aa-vars,.aa .aa-ben{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aa-badge aa-badge-noir\"\u003eAnti-stress object\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"aa-badge aa-badge-bleu\"\u003eTime \u0026amp; Weather\u003c\/span\u003e Placed on a desk, this \u003cstrong\u003eliquid hourglass\u003c\/strong\u003e turns a few moments of waiting into a small hypnotic spectacle. Inside a \u003cstrong\u003etransparent plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e diabolo-shaped body, sealed with two black caps, a \u003cstrong\u003ecolored liquid\u003c\/strong\u003e emerges as a stream and then as drops, slowly moving through a clear liquid to pile up in a \u003cstrong\u003econe\u003c\/strong\u003e at the bottom of the chamber. Simply \u003cstrong\u003eturn it over\u003c\/strong\u003e and the fall begins again, over and over. Compact, measuring \u003cstrong\u003e116.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e high, 64.5 mm wide, and 23.5 mm thick, it fits perfectly next to a keyboard, on a nightstand, or on a bookshelf. Three shades are available: \u003cstrong\u003ered\u003c\/strong\u003e, green, and blue. Often called an oil timer or \u003cstrong\u003edrip hourglass\u003c\/strong\u003e, we see it primarily as a break-time companion—an object to turn over mindlessly during a call, while thinking, or to encourage slower breathing. Without batteries, screens, or the slightest noise, it serves as a reminder that a very simple object is enough to \u003cstrong\u003esoothe\u003c\/strong\u003e the mind and rest the eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"aa-title\"\u003eAvailable colors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-vars\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-var\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-var-v dark\" style=\"background: #A3262A;\"\u003eRED\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-var-i\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"aa-var-n\"\u003eRed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aa-var-d\"\u003eVivid red drops, the most intense contrast\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-var\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-var-v dark\" style=\"background: #2E6B3F;\"\u003eGREEN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-var-i\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"aa-var-n\"\u003eGreen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aa-var-d\"\u003eGreen drops, a fresh and vegetal touch\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-var\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-var-v dark\" style=\"background: #1F4E8C;\"\u003eBLUE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-var-i\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"aa-var-n\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"aa-var-d\"\u003eBlue drops, the spirit of fine, calm rain\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-mat\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the liquid fall in drops?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe drip hourglass relies on a simple phenomenon: two liquids that \u003cstrong\u003edo not mix\u003c\/strong\u003e and have different \u003cstrong\u003edensities\u003c\/strong\u003e. The heavier colored liquid descends through the transparent liquid due to gravity, while buoyancy and the \u003cstrong\u003eviscosity\u003c\/strong\u003e of the medium slow its fall. As it passes through the constriction, \u003cstrong\u003esurface tension\u003c\/strong\u003e tends to close the colored stream, causing it to fragment into more or less regular drops that slide one after the other toward the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce at the bottom, the drops land on each other, forming that characteristic small conical mound before gradually gathering. Turning the object over simply reverses the top and bottom: the colored liquid ends up on top and resumes its descent. The principle is the same as that of the sand hourglass, used in Europe since the Middle Ages, but here sand is replaced by a fluid, giving the movement its particularly slow and fluid quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"aa-title\"\u003eWhy you will love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-ben\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-b\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"ic\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"tt\"\u003eA hypnotic effect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds\"\u003eDrops detach, slide, and stack: it is impossible to look away during the fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-b\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"ic\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"tt\"\u003eAn anti-stress ally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds\"\u003eThe act of turning it over becomes a small ritual to unplug for a few moments and breathe.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-b\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"ic\"\u003e➤\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"tt\"\u003ePocket-sized\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds\"\u003e116.5 × 64.5 × 23.5 mm: it slips anywhere, from the desk to the shelf, without clutter.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-b\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"ic\"\u003e✦\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"tt\"\u003eThree bold colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds\"\u003eRed, green, or blue: each shade stands out clearly against the clear liquid.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-b\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"ic\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"tt\"\u003eSilent and battery-free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds\"\u003eNo mechanism, no recharging: gravity does all the work, without a sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-b\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"ic\"\u003e➤\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"tt\"\u003eA bit of science\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ds\"\u003eDensity, viscosity, surface tension: real physics concepts before your eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-des\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"t\"\u003eRain in the palm of your hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"x\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are objects you buy for their utility, and others you keep for how they make you feel. This liquid hourglass clearly belongs to the second category. It doesn't ring, doesn't flash, and demands no attention: it simply waits for you to turn it over. And at that moment, something happens. The colored liquid hesitates at the edge of the constriction, stretches into a fragile thread, then breaks into \u003cstrong\u003edrops\u003c\/strong\u003e that descend unhurriedly, like a rain shower seen in slow motion through a window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is precisely this slowness that makes it charming. In a day punctuated by notifications, it offers a parenthesis of a few moments, a time measured not in minutes but in \u003cstrong\u003ebreaths\u003c\/strong\u003e. Some turn it during a call, others at the end of a meeting, and some in the evening to let the pressure subside. Its diabolo shape, black caps, and transparency give it a look that is both graphic and discreet, fitting just as well in a contemporary office as in a warmer interior. A modest object, but one that often becomes \u003cstrong\u003eindispensable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-steps\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-step\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"aa-step-n\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-step-c\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose its location.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the hourglass on a flat, stable surface, within reach, ideally where light passes through the liquid.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-step\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"aa-step-n\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-step-c\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurn it over with a flick.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold it by the caps and gently tip it: the colored liquid ends up on top and begins to flow.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-step\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"aa-step-n\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-step-c\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eObserve the fall.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stream turns into drops that pass through the clear liquid and accumulate in a cone in the lower part.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-step\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"aa-step-n\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-step-c\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeat as you like.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the colored liquid has collected at the bottom, turn the hourglass over again to restart the cycle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"aa-title\"\u003eDrip hourglass or bubble hourglass?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLe Labo offers several liquid hourglasses with very different personalities. This comparison helps you choose between this compact model and our glass bubble hourglass, two pieces you will find in our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/temps-et-meteo\"\u003eTime \u0026amp; Weather\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-cmp\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eCriteria\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eDrip liquid hourglass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\u003cth\u003eGlass bubble hourglass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBody material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eTransparent plastic (PVC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eTransparent glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"hl\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e116.5 × 64.5 × 23.5 mm, flattened diabolo shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e8 × 20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual effect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eColored stream fragmenting into drops, forming a cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eTranslucent bubbles sliding through a colored liquid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"hl\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eColors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRed, green, blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue, purple, pink, transparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDesk anti-stress object, for daily use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eContemplative decorative object\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr class=\"hl\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual presence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDiscreet, fits near a keyboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eMore prominent, decorative piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eOperation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eGravity, battery-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eGravity, battery-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-info\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e the flow duration is not provided by the manufacturer. This liquid hourglass is therefore primarily an \u003cstrong\u003eobject of contemplation\u003c\/strong\u003e and relaxation, not a precision timer. The size and regularity of the drops may vary from one turn to the next, which is precisely what makes each fall slightly different from the previous one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-tip\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e place it in front of a \u003cstrong\u003esoft light source\u003c\/strong\u003e, a window during the day or a desk lamp in the evening. The contrast between the colored drops and the clear liquid will stand out all the more. If a few drops remain stuck after the fall, wait a moment before turning it over: the next cycle will be even clearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"aa-title\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-sp\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eObject type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDrip liquid hourglass (oil timer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBody material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eTransparent plastic (PVC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eCaps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, top and bottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDiabolo, two chambers connected by a constriction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e116.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e64.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eThickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e23.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRed, green, or blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBackground liquid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eFlow duration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNot communicated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eNone, works by gravity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended age\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e14 years and older\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-warn\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e decorative object recommended for ages \u003cstrong\u003e14 and up\u003c\/strong\u003e; it is not a toy. Never attempt to remove the caps or open the hourglass, and do not put the liquid in your mouth. Avoid drops and shocks, which could crack the plastic body, and keep it away from sources of intense heat. In case of leakage, clean with a cloth and do not allow the liquid to come into contact with your eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-gift\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA gift idea that feels good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmall, original, and immediately appreciated, this liquid hourglass is an ideal gift for a \u003cstrong\u003ecolleague\u003c\/strong\u003e leaving or joining, a friend always under pressure, a student in the middle of exam season, or a fan of scientific objects. It also naturally fits into an \u003cstrong\u003eend-of-year gift\u003c\/strong\u003e, an office Secret Santa, a birthday, or a thoughtful gesture for Mother's or Father's Day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo create a cohesive set, combine it with a puzzle or an item from our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/casse-tetes-et-bureau\"\u003epuzzles and desk accessories\u003c\/a\u003e selection, or explore the entire \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/objets-scientifiques\"\u003eAtelier Atypique Lab\u003c\/a\u003e to find other curiosities meant for handling and contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"aa-title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-faq\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"aa-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow long does a full flow take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-a\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003edoes not provide a flow duration\u003c\/strong\u003e for this liquid hourglass, and we prefer not to suggest an approximate figure. The pace depends on how the colored liquid fragments while passing through the constriction, and it can slightly vary from one turn to the next. This is why we present it as an \u003cstrong\u003eobject for relaxation and contemplation\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a kitchen or sports timer. If you need to measure a precise time, a classic timer will be more suitable; this one is designed to mark a break, accompany a breath, or simply occupy your hands and gaze for a few moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"aa-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does a drip hourglass work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-a\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt contains two liquids that \u003cstrong\u003edo not mix\u003c\/strong\u003e: a colored liquid and a transparent liquid of different densities. When you turn the hourglass over, the heavier colored liquid ends up on top and descends through the clear liquid due to \u003cstrong\u003egravity\u003c\/strong\u003e. The viscosity of the medium slows its fall, and the \u003cstrong\u003esurface tension\u003c\/strong\u003e fragments the stream into drops at the constriction. These drops then collect at the bottom and form a small cone. No mechanisms, no batteries: everything relies on fluid physics principles that can be observed with the naked eye, which also makes it a nice piece of scientific curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"aa-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat colors are offered?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-a\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hourglass is available in \u003cstrong\u003ethree colors\u003c\/strong\u003e: red, green, and blue. In all three cases, it is the liquid that falls in drops that is colored, while the background liquid remains transparent, creating a very legible contrast. \u003cstrong\u003eRed\u003c\/strong\u003e offers the most vivid and graphic effect, \u003cstrong\u003egreen\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a fresh and vegetal note, and \u003cstrong\u003eblue\u003c\/strong\u003e evokes a fine, calmer rain. The transparent plastic body and black caps are identical for all three versions. Simply choose the shade that best matches your desk or the person you wish to gift it to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"aa-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat are its exact dimensions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-a\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hourglass measures \u003cstrong\u003e116.5 mm high\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e64.5 mm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e23.5 mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its diabolo shape is quite flat, making it stable once placed and easy to hold when turning it over. It is a much more compact format than our 20 cm glass bubble hourglass: it fits easily next to a keyboard, on a narrow shelf, on a nightstand, or in a desk drawer. Its weight is not provided by the manufacturer, but it is a light object, designed to be handled daily without any particular constraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"aa-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs it suitable for children?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-a\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer recommends this hourglass for use \u003cstrong\u003efrom age 14 and up\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a decorative and anti-stress object, not a toy: it contains liquids that must not be ingested or come into contact with the eyes, and the plastic body can crack in the event of a fall or violent shock. For an teenager, however, it can become a welcome study companion—a way to take a break between two exercises. If younger children live under the same roof, keep it \u003cstrong\u003eout of their reach\u003c\/strong\u003e and let them observe it in your presence rather than handling it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"aa-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to maintain and preserve it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-a\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance is minimal: a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, dry cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e or one very slightly dampened is enough to remove dust and fingerprints from the transparent plastic. Avoid abrasive products or solvents, which could dull or scratch the surface. Never attempt to open the hourglass or remove the caps: the liquid is designed to stay sealed. To preserve the appearance of the liquid and the body, keep it \u003cstrong\u003eaway from sources of intense heat\u003c\/strong\u003e and avoid leaving it in direct sunlight behind a window for long periods. Finally, handle it gently and always place it on a stable surface to limit the risk of it falling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"aa-q\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference with the glass bubble hourglass?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aa-a\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth objects belong to the same family of liquid hourglasses, but their effects and uses differ. This model is made of \u003cstrong\u003etransparent plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e, is compact (116.5 mm high), and shows a colored liquid that falls \u003cstrong\u003ein drops\u003c\/strong\u003e before forming a cone: it is an anti-stress object to keep on your desk and turn over often. The \u003cstrong\u003ebubble hourglass\u003c\/strong\u003e is made of glass, larger (8 × 20 cm), and features translucent bubbles that slide through a colored liquid: it plays more of a decorative role. Both work by simple gravity, without batteries. 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