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Finding a new love….. Friendly Plastic

Sunday, May 30th, 2010
Kelly over at Knitting and Things blog discovered a new love - check out her story:


I love finding new things to create with used items. Bottle caps are my new obsession and I have a few items I have been making with them. First is my Bottle Cap Pendant using Friendly Plastic. I was lucky enough to get some samples of Friendly Plastic from Linda Peterson. I have used it on a few projects previously and I really love the way it works with the bottle caps.






First, I tool 2 used bottle caps and washed them with warm soapy water and dried them well.








Then I hammered one out until it was flat and took pliers to the other one and bent out the sides.






I then took the bottle caps, laid them on a piece of wood and hammered a nail through the top. I will use this later to attach a jump ring.






On a heat proof surface I cut pieces of the Friendly Plastic in different shapes and colors.






I arranged a few pieces on the bottle cap and used my heat gun to heat them for 3 minutes. I continued to add more pieces and melted until I was happy with the colors and pattern.


I let it cool for 4-5 minutes, then I wet my finger and lightly pushed and blended the colors to my liking and made sure that everything was flat.


I let it cool for another 10 minutes and added Glossy Accents to give it a great gloss. I poked my nail through the hole again just to keep it open. I let it dry overnight and then I added a ribbon with some beads to finish it.





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Cool2Craft Monday and Friendly Plastic Pellets

Monday, May 17th, 2010
Once again it's Cool2Craft Monday!  Today Im working with Friendly Plastic Pellets to create splash beads.  These beads really are bright and beautiful and....because you made them...they come in every color!







 Here's the rest of the line up



Lots of fun creative chat and I would love to have you join me LIVE!!!  I'll answer your questions on air too!

As a special this week - I am offering a  1 oz SAMPLE of pellets for just $3.95 to try them out.






You can purchase other Friendly Plastic Supplies at www.friendlyplasticmarketplace.com and click on SHOPPING

Also we are SOLD OUT for Thursdays Fusion Illusion Class and have only 2 spaces left for the Fusion Illusion Class on Saturday May 22nd at CrafTECH University.  We have added and will add more new classes this week.  So Check it out.  www.craftechuniversity.com


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FRIENDLY PLASTIC TV- New Show – Alcohol Ink and Friendly Plastic Spring Fling Earrings

Friday, April 30th, 2010
I thought this month I would make a video based on my recent demo on Cool2Craft Live last Monday.

Alcohol inks are one of the most versatile mediums I own.  The way their colors dance on the Friendly Plastic really gives you lots of opportunities to create customized sticks and sparks the creative juices!  That's a good thing huh???





After I uploaded the video, I realized that I didnt give finishing instructions to the earrings. OOPS!

Attach jump rings into each of the holes.  Attach an earring wire to one of the jump rings.  You can add beads to the earring wire if desired.

I also attached a swarovski crystal danglie to the opposite end.  I like movement and the crystal I think adds a nice touch.

If you are new to jewelry making - pick up a copy of my newest book  BEADING IN NO TIME (which received 4 1/2 stars from About.com! - read the review here)

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Cool 2 Craft and Friendly Plastic

Monday, April 26th, 2010
 Im hoping you were able to join us on Cool2Craft Live today!  If you weren't....well dontcha worry one little bit because the show is archived!  (link will be posted just as soon as it becomes available ) - so check back.





 Dont forget about the FRIENDLY PLASTIC ADDICTS CLUB - A $62 value for only $30

One of the biggest questions I receive on a daily basis is where to buy FP!  If you don't have access to a Hobby Lobby in your area, well...it's been a little challenging.  So to fill that need I have set up the FRIENDLY PLASTIC MARKETPLACE .  This will be your one stop shop for FRESH - NO SNAPPER Friendly Plastic and all related tools and accessories.  The site is in its infancy stages.  I am set to receive a huge order this week and will be setting up Color Packs of my favorite colors.  If you are a ADDICT...then you will receive a 25% discount on your order - all the time!  Also you'll be able to find out and sign up for FP Online LIVE and interactive Classes using this site.

Thanks to all of our daily readers for your continued support.  I hope this enhances your experience.

Tomorrow I'll be featuring more Spring Jewelry from your favorite featured FP artists...so stay tuned
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COOL2CRAFT Live with Friendly Plastic – Springtime Drop earrings

Friday, April 23rd, 2010


DONT MISS THE NEXT LIVE DEMO!!,   ITS FUN, FREE AND FRIENDLY!! Learn how to create these EASY Spring Fling Drop earrings using alcohol inks and Friendly Plastic! 


So many exciting things are happening in the Friendly Plastic world! COMING SOON! LIVE INTERACTIVE FRIENDLY PLASTIC CLASSES in MAY - more details to be announced.

And a new FRIENDLY PLASTIC ADDICTS CLUB! A $61 value for only $30 - CLICK HERE for details

SEE YOU ON MONDAY!


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