#friendly plastic

[so-i-did-this-thing]

Look who just found 25+ year old Friendly Plastic in his art supply stash. Childhood art obsession right here.

[moonykins]

Hey crafty cosplay type people

Say you want to make some pretty large fangs (as in smilodon fatalis, so ain't no fake nails gonna be able to cut it) to probably only be worn once or twice, and thus you don't feel inclined to go the algenate-and-acrylic route, but you still want to use something that'll make a good result... Would friendly plastic be a good option, or is that terribad to put in your mouth? If so, can it perhaps be glazed with something that makes it mouth safe?

[rinleycoyote]

I’m still alive. Just super busy.

In the meantime, here’s a cosplay/larp/whatever tip:

So I’ve got a small collection of vampire fangs (a few pairs of Scarecrow, Dracula House and now some Lucius Dental Distortions [which are on sale right now btw go check that out. Just be careful if you have a small mouth- they’re kind of bulky.]) and, with scarecrow fangs in particular, I’ve always had a pretty bad time trying to make them fit properly with the molding solution they give you. It turns into hard plastic after about 5-10 minutes and smells funny, can’t be changed (so if your teeth shift, you’re pretty much out of luck) and I’ve generally just had very bad luck with it. However, my Dracula House and Dental Distortions fangs came with thermoplastic. I didn’t want to throw away all of my Scarecrows so I tore out the molding solution (which you can do if you’re careful and if it’s not too old and crumbly) and decided to try something similar.

Something to keep in mind is that Scarecrow fangs are very cheap in comparison to the other two kinds (like $10 on Amazon if I remember correctly), but while you’re there, get a little jar of Friendly Plastic too. It’s great for making small props, jewelry, and is just good to have around if you’re a cosplayer. Follow the instructions, take about a pea-sized piece of it, shove it into the fang and then mold that onto your teeth. I’m not gonna lie, it takes practice. But the cool thing is, you can keep re-molding/trimming it until you’ve got it just right. It doesn’t stink, it’s non-toxic and if you feel so inclined, you’ll have enough left over to mold some claws or horns as well.

This is kind of random but it’s been a problem for me lately and now that I’ve finally fixed it, I felt the need to share my findings. Happy larping/cosplaying/monstering!

[silver-bracelets-silver-gu]

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[fabrickind]

Does anyone have any experience with Shapelock, Instamorph, and/or Friendly Plastic?

I’m think of possibly using a kneadable plastic for my Pearl spear instead of a flat plastic sheet (which you can read about the progress of in the linked thread), but I’ve never worked with one and can’t find much information, especially about comparing the three major brands I’ve been able to find.

I want it to be fairly translucent, so I can install lighting, and lightweight, since it’ll be a somewhat large piece. I know that some of these are much more expensive than others, but are the cheaper ones basically the same product? Or are there major differences? How is the workability of these? Can they be made into a smooth shape easily? How well do these pass light through them? I have access to a heat gun, and can make a base out of another material, if that is needed, so that the entire piece isn’t solid kneadable plastic.

Is building this type of plastic over another base, with LEDs embedded underneath it for a lighted effect, even be a good idea?

I can find some info online, but not a lot of very clear info, or very clear comparisons of the three.

Thanks!

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[heatgunning]

Want to know about dying or tinting TranspArt, Friendly Plastic or DecoArt? I dyed TranspArt with iDye Poly to get a mix of yellow, orange and red for a handheld flame prop - you can use this to dye gems, visors, or anything else you need!

Tutorials can be found here: 

Making a Handheld Flame Dying TranspArt and Friendly Plastic (DecoArt)

As always, signal boosting is appreciated!

[colouricious01]

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Friendly Plastics?

Friendly Plastics? A different way you use your wooden blocks

If you are looking for a different way to use your wooden printing blocks then pressing them into friendly plastic could just be the thing for you. Health and Safety first though, don’t try and do this with any plastic you have at home, you must use friendly plastic which can be heated and not give off any fumes. You can purchase friendly plastic here.

This is a super way to use your wooden blocks and you can be really creative with it using the finished plastic as embellishments or as stand alone crafting projects. Take a look at the video we have as Gillian shows you step by step how to use this wonderful plastic. Do remember to use a releasing agent to your block, such as a light dusting of talc otherwise you will ruin your blocks.

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Here is an opportunity for you to travel to a country you have always wanted to visit, but never had the people to go with! See the sights on tours that are organised in India for you to see the real life of textiles. Our textile holidays always prove to be very popular and it is a super way to holiday with like-minded crafters. We get to see wonderful sights and you get to experience how crafting fits into the daily routines of villagers as we tour around the region.

We have our regular trips to Jaipur and Rajasthan which are always very successful and enjoyable, but this year we have expanded our itinerary to include Vietnam. We travelled to Vietnam for the first time in March this year and it proved to be a big success, so much so that we have arranged another trip for October.

We would love for you to join us on any of these trips and we know you will not be disappointed. Everybody comes back with memories that will last a lifetime as well as new friends that you can share crafting ideas and projects with. Visit the textile holidays section of our website, choose your holiday and download our booking form.

This video was taken on our last trip to Rajasthan and you can see one of the hotels we stay at and our visit to Fort Pokaram.

    Latest Arrivals Loads of new stuff to buy!

We have been really busy over the last few days getting lots of new stock and products onto our website. The new products will always appear first in our Latest Arrivals section, and in there you can see some wonderful collections of blocks and sets you can buy that will get you started. The sets have everything you need to print your first block printed project, all you need to supply is the material to print on. You get the blocks, the paint, the sponges and a foam mat to place under the material when you start printing. It is a fantastic way to see if block printing is for you. Take a look at some of these sets and see if they get your creative juices flowing.

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              Come and join us Learn how to get more from your Wooden Printing Blocks

If you want to get more from your wooden printing blocks then we can now offer you two solutions!

Option 1

Come and join us at my home in Amersham as we enjoy a block printing workshop. At the workshop you will learn all about how to use your blocks to create beautiful designs. We work together as a team sharing ideas and advice in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The day is packed full of tips and suggestions and really does make for an enjoyable time together. If you are interested in joining us on this workshop, visit our website workshop page, choose your date and reserve your place.

Option 2

If you already meet up with a group of other crafters, then I am happy to come to your location and help your group to learn block printing skills and techniques. We can create an itinerary that is just for you and covers exactly what you want to learn. I will bring all of the items you need to be able to produce a beautiful craft project and will spend the time needed to make sure all of your group are successful in their creation.. I am happy to travel anywhere in the world to visit your group and organise a workshop for you, but please make sure you book well in advance if you are based outside the UK.

To take advantage of this option, visit our website here and use the contact details to let me know what you are looking for and we can arrange a suitable date for the workshop.

We would love for you to join us on any of these trips and we know you will not be disappointed. Everybody comes back with memories that will last a lifetime as well as new friends that you can share crafting ideas and projects with. Visit the textile holidays section of our website, choose your holiday and download our booking form.

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[demee]

Wonders of wonderflex!

Hello my lovelies!

So before megacon I did use the wonderflex to make the wonder woman armor. I used the wrong side of it tho. So future reference point, make sure teh frid side of the wonderflex is turned DOWN. XD

The wonderflex itself is hard and plastic like until you get a heat gun to it. Then it becomes extremely limp and kinda sticky. Which is good cause then it sticks to whatever you are using such as craft foam or wood.  Now I personally would not use wonderflex by itself as it is very thin and most armor is kinda thick.

So I used craft foam as the base, then attached the wonderflex to it and curled it over the edges to help it stay. I do know other people use glue of some kind to adhere the two together beforehand but with my method I didn't have to worry about it falling apart.

Once I had the pieces cut to the size I need and heat formed, I attached velcro to the undersides to help them close. You can do other ways such as string, ribbon, lace, clasps, etc. I tend to stick with velcro unless I need the connection to be smaller then I use hooks or clasps.

As for painting, I liked the smoothness of the one side of the Wonderflex and just painted one layer of sealant on it with glue/water, and then spray painted metallic gold on it.

The star for her forehead I am making out of friendly plastic. The friendly plastic comes in little beads that you put in scalding hot water for a few minutes til they turn clear and goopy. I add a couple drops of vegetable oil to th water, and stir it first as that helps the plastic pieces not stick to the container.  Once the plastic is goopy you can scoop it out and then start forming the star, or you can press it into a mold if you want. I like to mold it myself. Once its molded you dump it into ice cold water and it turns back to the white color and its solid as rock. then you just paint it.