Melted plastic

This project was inspired by another bloggers post, which I can’t find again on Pinterest, so will have to edit it back in later when I can find it. Anyway, I ended up doing something comple…

Learn how to make your own art and crafts using melted plastic bottles. Melting plastic can cause dangerous fumes so follow these steps carefully.

Plastic Smithing: How to Make Your Own HDPE Plastic Anything (DIY Plastic Lumber): How to make really good hard plastic while reusing and recycling plastic bags at home! Via this method, you can make ANYTHING you want to, out of hard, lightweight, real plastic that's astoundingly durable. It comes out very similar in texture to re…

Back in the summer my nieces & I made these super easy, very pretty suncatchers. I made these with a non-stop talking, bubbly 7 year old fashionista & a 10 year old whos creative brain is busting at...

You can make a beautiful flower from a simple plastic bottle. I used an iron to make this flower, not a candle flame. The hottest iron is not hot enough to melt plastic, so you wont ruin your iron or get charred edges on the petals, but it will be enough to make the flower petals curved. I also like this method because, unlike a candle flame, you cannot stain the petals with soot.

There are a variety of times when you may need to melt plastic. Whatever the reason, it's easiest to use direct heat or chemicals when melting plastic at home, as these are generally safe and accessible ways of heating. With some care and...

Because A Common Question On Here Is "Isn't Burning Plastic Toxic?"

Most of us simply toss empty plastic bottles away without a second thought. However, learning to melt and mold them is an inexpensive hobby that will let you explore your creative side while also giving those bottles a brand new existence. You can make a myriad of different things, from jewelry to figurines to holiday decorations, and are limited...

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