Plastic Fusing utilises thermoplastic bonding to recycle old plastics to create new materials. Simultaneously, it creates interesting new textures and surfaces.
Procedure:
- Lay out the plastics on a sheet of baking paper. Pre-ironing the plastics to straighten them out could help in arrangment.
- Cover with another sheet of baking paper to prevent sticking.
- Apply heat with iron or heat gun. (I’ve realised that heat at around 200°C makes for the easiest fusing)
Using the fused plastic to encapsulate other materials like thread
Leathery surface from an instant noodle packaging.
Plastic Ravioli
Rings cut from drinking straws sandwiched by transparent sheets of plastics
Reflection:
This is a good method to create durable and flexible plastics while maintaining remaining environmentally friendly. It also brings awareness to the waste created when carelessly throwing out most disposable plastic trash.