Archive for the ‘Beginner’s Friendly Plastic How-to Video’ Category

Image Transfers on Friendly Plastic – Friendly Plastic TV How to video

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011



In this episode of Friendly Plastic TV, Linda Peterson shows how to create image transfers on Friendly Plastic.  This is a subject we have covered in the past, but now - it's even easier!! Find out how - NOW!
Have you tried this technique? What do you think? Let us know in the comments :)



Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.

New Friendly Plastic TV Video~ – Watermelons for Summer!

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011


Learn how to make fun whimsical watermelon's with Friendly Plastic. Use them to decorate frames, scrapbooks or anything you can imagine!






Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.

Friendly Plastic TV presents Wine Glass Charms

Friday, December 3rd, 2010


Add a touch of whimsey to your parties with these adorable wine glass charms!



Purchase Friendly Plastic here
Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.

Friendly Plastic TV Video – Dimensional Pendants with decorative foils

Sunday, October 31st, 2010
In the past we've worked alot on 2-dimensional designs which primarily focused on layering or putting a variety of mediums on top of the Friendly Plastic to alter the look of it in some way.  In this video, we take that a step further. 

I love the look of stretching and crackling the Friendly Plastic, but often this results in the colors of the foil dulling when the black background pulls up through.  To solve this and to add a decorative, somewhat watercolor wash effect, I tried nail polishes.  The results are beautiful and the polishes fix the foil so that the colors remain bright.  Add a touch of decorative foil and you've created one of a kind - gorgeous pendants - in any color...and my I add that you can make these in 30 minutes or less??  Great HUH? 

Kits and Friendly Plastic supplies can be purchased at the CrafTECH University Craft-E store.


I hope you enjoyed this episode of Friendly Plastic TV.  I always welcome your comments and suggestions for show segments.

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Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.

New VIDEO! Friendly Plastic Bits and Pieces

Thursday, July 1st, 2010
If you've been working with Friendly Plastic for a while, you've probably accumulated quite a lot of bits and pieces. The good news is there is NO WASTE in Friendly Plastic. This video gives you a quick creative idea on how to utilize those tiny bits and pieces. Enjoy!



Marbles can be purchased in the floral department of most major craft stores.

Friendly Plastic classes are available online at www.crafTECHUniversity.com at convenient times. No matter where you are in the world, you can take a class in real time. Recorded classes are also available for purchase.



Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.

Cool2Craft Live archived show on YouTube

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
In case you missed the March 1 Cool2Craft episode and the kick off to National Craft Month, Tiffany Windsor has graciously taped my segment and made it available for all of you!



Another FP live demo is scheduled for this Monday April 5th on Cool2Craft. See Fracture N Fusion!

See you then! oh....and tell your Friends!

Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.

FRIENDLY PLASTIC TV PRESENTS – Aged Copper Embellishments with Friendly Plastic

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
How many times are you deep into a project only to realize you dont have the charm or embellishment you want...or you have them but....not enough?

I've helped to solve that problem by making molds of those embellishments that I want to use over and over again.  It takes only a few minutes to re-create the look of aged copper using my Friendly Plastic scraps. 

Hope you enjoy this brand new episode!





I use Rangers Mold N Pour to create my molds.  I have featured Krafty Lady molds in this episode too.  You can get more information about Krafty Lady by visiting their website at www.kraftylady.com or visiting their US distributor at:  www.aftermidnightstamps.com


Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.

Friendly Plastic – Make your own tools by Jen Lowe

Monday, November 30th, 2009

You know I couldnt resist pinching this off Jen's blog!!!!

Thanks Jen for sharing with us!


I really do have the most wonderful hardware store in the world! McGuckins. It's in Boulder, Colorado. You can spend days inside this store. Not to mention when they put up the giant tent and have a sidewalk sale!

And....they carry Friendly Plastic pellets. Now, why on earth would a hardware store sell pellets? Well, take a look at my video and you will see!



I showed this to Kerry, who has been playing with micro electronics this week. He proceeded to melt some pellets and form a ball on top of some mini lights. When he plugs it into his circuit board, the plastic ball lights up! LOL!

When he gets it "perfected" - I'll video that. But you know guys - do they ever get anything "perfect"? I imagine he will be playing with pellets for some time to come. I may have to put them under lock and key!!!


New Friendly Plastic TV Video – Glisten and Shine

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
This is a brand new technique that I've never shown except at the Starving Artist Retreat in Colorado. Just a word of caution, do not use regular oil paints as it produces quite a awful smell when placed on the griddle. Genesis Paints are available thru AMACO - just email your questions by clicking here and they will hook you up.



Be sure to check out my etsy site too for more Friendly Plastic one of a kind jewelry! Makes great gifts too!


Linda Peterson is compensated and endorsed by AMACO. The guests features may or may not have any affiliation with AMACO.

Part 2 – Heating methods of Friendly Plastic by Liz Welch FPUK

Saturday, November 21st, 2009
This is the second video in the Heating Method series by Liz Welch. These two videos are a MUST SEE if you have never worked with Friendly Plastic. Heating to the appropriate temperature and getting used to the differences in softening the plastic is crucial. After you learn that...well...then its a piece of cake.

Now...on with the show!