Okay, I’m not sure if this is toxic or not , so my disclaimer : Try this at your own risk, I will not be responsible for any bodily harm be it chemical-wise or flame-wise. Or any potential fires too. I’ve seen these plastic fusing tutorials on the web for some time now ( here is one ). There also is a non-profit organisation in India that recycles plastic bags into really nice handbags. I want to try it out , so I am going to start small.. drink coasters… For this project, you’ll need: thin plastic bags ( one with nice illustration ; one colored ; one plain white ) iron A4 printer paper
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Now place a clean piece of paper on top. Set the iron to the lowest heat setting ( nylon ) and iron it back and forth for 2-3 minutes. ( notes : if you use paper with prints, the prints will be transfered onto the plastic sheet; the illustration will run, so if you lift the paper up, make sure you put a clean portion of the paper back on or it will smudge the plastic sheet ; if holes formed, it means the iron is too hot. you can try to repair it by placing another layer on the bottom )
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sweetsundae0 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:51:27 +0000
wow that is cool :)
Kate M. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:18:18 +0000
I have done plenty of plastic bag fusing making jewellery etc. With multiple layers you want a slightly lower heat so it doesnt burn the top layer but still fusing all together. If you leave it on too long you will get holes (which can be interesting)It often only take a few passes over the plastic. I put paper on top and underneath my plastic. Also let it cool a little before you remove the paper. You will hear crackling as it separates itself from the plastic. Hope this helps. Have fun :)
bkkmom Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:34:26 +0000
I think the heat is set too high, try to use the lowest heat settings. It takes some time for the layers of plastic to fuse together.
Anton S. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:04:12 +0000
I have no clue what I'm doing wrong the iron either melts and shrinks it or the layers don't stick together. Can you turn up the heat higher if you have a sheet of paper between the iron and the layers of plastic
Anton S. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:04:04 +0000
I have no clue what I'm doing wrong the iron either melts and shrinks it or the layers don't stick together. Can you turn up the heat higher if you have a sheet of paper between the iron and the layers of plastic
tatty.craft Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:46:32 +0000
tracing paper on top might work better as it isnt dangerous on the iron and wont stick :)
Luna's acesorios Lucii desu(L) Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:04:27 +0000
how cute:3
erikaerikaerika (: Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:29:20 +0000
I tried it and it wouldn't stop sticking to the paper and there were a bunch of holes in the plastic. What am I doing wrong?
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