New catalysts may encourage recycling
March 9th, 2010
Chemical catalysts rarely make big news, but today's an exception. In a paper published in Macromolecules, a journal of the American Chemical Society, researchers at IBM and Stanford University said they have discovered a new way to make plastics that...
ADM’s plant up and running
March 9th, 2010
Here's a story I've been watching for (and I assume some Plastics Blog readers have been too): Archer Daniels Midland Co. has started production at its starch-based polymer plant in Clinton, Iowa, according to a report in the Clinton Herald....
Dow assisting in Haiti, Chile
March 9th, 2010
Dow Chemical Co. is continuing to support relief efforts in Haiti, which is recovering from a major earthquake on Jan. 12. The Midland, Mich.-based company announced today that it supported a relief mission that took surgeons, medical supplies and clothing...
Nightly Business Report looks at Tupperware
March 9th, 2010
Tupperware Corp. may have a reputation as being a bit old fashioned -- remember Tupperware parties? But the PBS Nightly Business Report did a story on the Orlando, Fla.-based housewares company that emphasizes Tupperware's emphasis on new products, and its...
PCI wins Wis. award
March 8th, 2010
Plastic Components Inc., a Germantown, Wis., custom injection molder, is among eight companies that was recently honored with a 2009 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award. PCI received a special award for its "Commitment to Community and Employees." The awards...
Plastics M&A in the spotlight
March 8th, 2010
Plastics M&A activity is in the spotlight in a major financial publication today. Crain's Cleveland Business, a sister publication to Plastics News, has a Page 1 story in its March 8 issue headlined: "Plastics firms play chess in recession: Stronger...
Calif. aquarium raises awareness of marine debris
March 8th, 2010
The Sea Life Aquarium at the Legoland Resort in Carlsbad, Calif., has a new exhibit aimed at raising children's awareness of plastic marine debris. The project is called "Beach Trash, A Whale of a Problem." First grade classes from a...
CELEBRATE NATIONAL CRAFT MONTH WITH FRIENDLY PLASTIC
March 8th, 2010
Help me celebrate National Craft Month with Friendly Plastic. To get you started, Im giving away a copy of my book Metal Jewelry 101 which does feature a couple of Friendly Plastic projects inside.
All you have to do is tell everyone via a comment to this blog or to our Fan Page on Facebook what your favorite Jewelry making tip is. I'll enter you into the drawing to be given away March 19th.
Get your friends to join in! The more the merrier! Also join the Inspired at Home Pajama party on Wednesday nights and share your jewelry too!! We'd love it if it was Friendly Plastic related!
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
Get your friends to join in! The more the merrier! Also join the Inspired at Home Pajama party on Wednesday nights and share your jewelry too!! We'd love it if it was Friendly Plastic related!
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
Become our Fan on FACEBOOK!!
Friendly Plastic on Cool2Craft and FAVE CRAFTS radio
March 7th, 2010
A quick post for today to announce upcoming WebTV and Radio dates:
April 4th - FAVECRAFTS RADIO - I'll be interviewed about my newest book which will be released March 30 "Beading in No Time" and yes it does have a couple of Friendly Plastic projects!
April 5th - Live demo on Cool2CraftTV - Friendly Plastic Fracture and Fusion pendant based on project in my new book
April 19th - Cool2Craft TV - BLING BLING Rings - while this isnt Friendly Plastic related - it's still fun
I'll give away a signed copy of my book on each show - so tune in!!!
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
April 4th - FAVECRAFTS RADIO - I'll be interviewed about my newest book which will be released March 30 "Beading in No Time" and yes it does have a couple of Friendly Plastic projects!
April 5th - Live demo on Cool2CraftTV - Friendly Plastic Fracture and Fusion pendant based on project in my new book
April 19th - Cool2Craft TV - BLING BLING Rings - while this isnt Friendly Plastic related - it's still fun
I'll give away a signed copy of my book on each show - so tune in!!!
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
Become our Fan on FACEBOOK!!
Friendly Plastic Tip! Storing Friendly Plastic
March 6th, 2010
This tip is courtesy of Jana Ewy who took the time to write the Friendly Plastic Encyclopedia which is available on the side bar of the blog. We continue to grow in readers who are new to Friendly Plastic so these basic techniques are good reminders to all of us, whether we are seasoned FP'rs or just in the beginning stages. What do you need to know when purchasing Friendly Plastic? And, after you purchase what's the best way to store it? What if you've purchased a dreaded SNAPPER???? Read on for Jana's tips:
Friendly Plastic® has a shelf life if not properly stored. Exactly what that shelf life is, is unknown, with so many determining factors to be considered. The main points of this section is to help you purchase fresh Friendly Plastic®, suggest a few storing options, and share a little trick for reconditioning old Friendly Plastic®.
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
Friendly Plastic® has a shelf life if not properly stored. Exactly what that shelf life is, is unknown, with so many determining factors to be considered. The main points of this section is to help you purchase fresh Friendly Plastic®, suggest a few storing options, and share a little trick for reconditioning old Friendly Plastic®.
- WARNING: With the renewed interest in Friendly Plastic®, a lot of old product is re-surfacing like buried treasure and being put up for auction. Buyers Beware!
- Purchasing – When purchasing Friendly Plastic®, you want to make sure the plastic is fresh. You do this by giving it the flex-test, simply give the stick a little bend, it should flex quite easily and then straighten back out. If it snaps in half, you guessed it… it’s a SNAPPER (old plastic). This is where ordering on-line can be a problem. My suggestion is to make sure you are ordering from a reputable dealer. Try to resist de-stash bargains and auctions. You want a guarantee that the plastic is fresh, be sure the dealer offers this.
- Storing – Keep your plastic in a closed container or zip-lock bag, when not in use. This seems to be the trick to longevity.
- Reconditioning – If you have SNAPPERS (old plastic), all is not lost. Old Friendly Plastic® can be reconditioned. Here is how: Place the sticks on a nonstick pan and either place the pan onto a griddle or into an oven, temperature set at 200°F (a heat tool will not work). Allow the plastic sticks to soften completely. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the sticks to cool completely on their own. DO NOT run them under cold water. Once they have cooled, remove them from the pan and check the flexibility. Hopefully this has done the trick. It is not fool proof, but it does work most of the time.
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