These decorative bowls are so much fun to make because each one turns out totally different and unique. Vary they texture with different stamps, add different colors of embossing powders, paint and maybe even a little Rub-N-Buff(R) to give it a little extra glow... Enjoy!
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By request, the latest in the Friendly Plastic TV series features pellets. Friendly Plastic pellets are very versatile and suitable for use in moulds, custom colors, and many rubberstamping techniques.
In this video, we feature pellets and rubberstamping to create a faux jade and artifact pendant based on the steampunk trend that is so popular.
Purchase a 1.5 oz sample pack of Friendly Plastic pellets here.
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Make a splash with Friendly Plastic Pellets! This is a great technique using pellets. It's one we've done before, but I deserves to make a comeback! So if you missed Monday's Cool2Craft - here's a replay of the segment:
Make a Splash with Friendly Plastic Pellets and great beautiful beads!!
We have 1 oz sampler packs available so that you can try them first. As you can see they are easy to make!
We still have a couple of spots left for Saturday May 22nd's Class on Fusion Illusion! This is a great intro to Friendly Plastic. Come Join Us!
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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.
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® in pellet form takes on delicate impressions when used in a mold. Silicone based and flexible molds work the best. Use a release agent for other types of molds.
Friendly Plastic® pellets can be colored using a variety of mediums such as; alcohol based inks, acrylic paint, glitter, mica powders, embossing powders and Rub-N-Buff®. Custom blend your own colors!
Friendly Plastic® pellets can be painted after cooling with acrylic paint. Apply a coat of clear sealer to protect painted design.
Friendly Plastic® pellets can be used to create sculptures. Use a heat gun to spot heat specific areas when attaching pieces together or to create a smooth surface for painting later.
Friendly Plastic® pellets can be rolled thru a pasta machine when heated using the water method.
Emboss them! Place a water softened Friendly Plastic® pellets thru the pasta machine on a #2 (thin) setting. Allow to cool. Afterwards, place the sheet into an embossing folder and run back thru pasta machine on a #6 (thicker) setting. Remove from folder to reveal texture. Apply colors to highlight as desired.
Friendly Plastic® pellets create wonderful base beads. Use one of the coloring techniques to create fabulous marbled beads or create your own base bead shapes; allow them to cool and paint with desired pattern
Friendly Plastic® pellets can be used in conjunction with Amaco’s bead rollers
Friendly Plastic® pellets can be recycled and reused for other projects – no waste!
Friendly Plastic® pellets can be die cut using Sizzix™ dies. Create a thin sheet of Friendly Plastic® by softening them in hot water and rolling thru the pasta machine on a #2 setting. Thin sheets can also be cut with a Cricut® machine using a deep cutting blade
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It looks like Liz and I were on the same page with the videos! Check out Liz Welch's latest video on how to create a mould to use with Friendly Plastic. Then watch the Friendly Plastic video for tips on using FP pellets in the mould.
Have you seen Linda Peterson’s video on using Friendly Plastic in moulds? If you haven’t, go and check it out now on the Friendly Plastic Blog. The reason for pointing you in that direction is because it ties in very nicely with my latest FPUKtv video on how to make the moulds using a two part silicone putty called Easy Mold. As the name suggests, it is really easy to use, and it is quick to make some exciting moulds from your precious bits and bobs.
Easy Mold comes from the same stable as Envirotex Lite and it is simple to mix the two differently coloured putties together, press the ball of smooth putty around an object or push an object in to the putty. You leave it for anywhere between 5 minutes to 20 minutes depending on the amount of putty you use, and then gently remove the object from the putty (or the other way around in some cases) and hey presto, you have an incredibly detailed reusable mould.
Whilst there are loads of lovely moulds out there to buy (cake decorating / sugarcraft moulds, and the fabulous range from Krafty Lady), sometimes you want to do your own thing. I have found it excellent for making multiple copies of objects that are precious to me that I don’t want to use in a project, or that I only have one of when I need 10. Markets, car boot sales, and charity shops are great places to find interesting things to mould; so is your jewellery box.
The moulds are flexible so they are really easy to release from, and you don’t have to stick with using Friendly Plastic, why not try polymer clay, paper clay, Hearty, or any of the other modelling compounds out there.
Like Linda, I prefer to use hot water to soften my FP for moulding, it makes it much easier to handle (not sticky or too hot). You can use up all your scraps in a mould as well, and then simply paint the surface afterwards using acrylic paints. My personal preference depends on what I am trying to achieve: If I want total control over detailed colouring then I go for Friendly Plastic Pellets, but if I want a background colour with a metallic look that can still be altered, then the FP sticks are the way to go.
The other nice thing about the putty is that it seems to have a long shelf life as long as you keep the lids tightly closed, so you are ready to make a mould whenever the inspiration takes you.
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I hope you enjoy the latest in the Friendly Plastic TV series. This technique was one of many we demonstrated at the recent CHA Winter Show in Anaheim, California.
For more information on how to color pellets - see our video on youtube.
It's crunch time! CHA begins this coming Sunday. So much to do and so little time!!!
Here's a sneak peek at one of the demo's Jen Lowe will be featuring at AMACO booth (#2409) - Friendly Plastic Pellets and molds....a great combination! (Let's give a little shout out to KRAFTY LADY TOO! Thanks to Kristine at Krafty Lady who has generously donated molds to demonstrate with!
Jen Lowe writes:
Hard to imagine that these are actually embellishments made from Friendly Plastic Pellets!!! Easy as 1 - 2 - 3!!!
1. Melt pellets in skillet. Add color, press into mold, cool
2. Tear hand made paper 2 1/2" x 4" and place on top of card. Place embellishment on top of that
3. Hand write your very own sentiment.
That last one is my favorite. How about you? Which one do you like the best? Mom will pick the cat, for sure!!!
Stop by the Amaco booth-2409 at CHA and I'll show you how to use Friendly Plastic Pellets, a large variety of colorants, and Krafty Lady molds to make quick easy embellishments for you cards and layouts.
I can hardly wait for the party to start!!!
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Couldn't say it better myself....so here's a post from Jen Lowe's Blog:
Linda, Jana and I are going to be in the Amaco booth at CHA, so come see us! I'll show you how to make these totally fun embellishments fit for any scrapbook project!
Obviously I just laid these on a piece of paper tonight.....who knows what I'll do with them! But I think they look just fine right here.
oh! these are made with Friendly Plastic pellets and Krafty Lady molds.
Let the pre-CHA fun begin!!!
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Well...Jen beat me to it!...getting her video up before I taped mine for the month...but actually this is perfect timing because I will be showing how to use Friendly Plastic Pellets in molds.
However, before my video goes live, check out this Quickie Video by Jen Lowe Designs. Great basic information on working with pellets. Then on Saturday, I'll take this a step further with a video on using the colored pellets in molds....so....lots to look forward to...
