The next in the series of Friendly Plastic TV dedicated to rubber stampers! Get out those stamps, ink and alcohol ink to create some quick easy and beautiful beads.
Then share photos with me and I'll feature you on this blog!
Join me on Monday - Noon eastern, 11am central as Friendly Plastic will be featured on my segment on Cool2Craft!
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Last month on our FriendlyPlastic TV YouTube channel, I showed you one way to use even the tiniest bits of Friendly Plastic to create a quick pendant using a marble.
Today, I want to feature Liz Welch's tip on what she does with her tiny bits and pieces of Friendly Plastic. Look real close.......can you tell what is Friendly Plastic?
Liz reveals: "The ‘life preserver ring’ is made from recycled Friendly Plastic, using my Tubebead kit. The resultant tubular ring was then covered in fabric. The metal ball bead is entirely scrap FP with a metal effect paint and rusting solution applied."
Here is another view
Sometimes your Friendly Plastic bits do not have to be visible at all? What a great use for left over bits and pieces. Use them as forms and cover them with all sorts of fabric, wire or whatever else may inspire you.
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I couldnt resist sharing this photo with you. This design by Cynthia Venet combines beautiful colors with a vintage feel. She has more photo's of her work by visiting her facebook profile: Cynthia Venet
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.
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