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Hi everyone,
I usually work in glass and metal. My sister-in-law wants me make some black plastic triangles to replace some on her jacket. I guess I will try to do it since she is UPSing me a huge load of clothes. Does anyone know of some cheap black plastic I can use? I thought of using LP records but it might be pretty thin after I sand the grooves out. Is there a better word for plastic to use in my search engine? TIA -- Connie Ryman Cryman Studio |
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C Ryman wrote:
Hi everyone, I usually work in glass and metal. My sister-in-law wants me make some black plastic triangles to replace some on her jacket. I guess I will try to do it since she is UPSing me a huge load of clothes. Does anyone know of some cheap black plastic I can use? I thought of using LP records but it might be pretty thin after I sand the grooves out. Is there a better word for plastic to use in my search engine? TIA Look for any company that does industrial plastics. Here in UK I just go along and get offcuts. -- Regards, Gary Wooding (To reply by email, change feet to foot in my address) |
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C Ryman schrieb:
Hi everyone, I usually work in glass and metal. My sister-in-law wants me make some= =20 black plastic triangles to replace some on her jacket. I guess I will = try=20 to do it since she is UPSing me a huge load of clothes. Does anyone know of some cheap black plastic I can use? I thought of using LP records but it might be pretty thin after I sand = the=20 grooves out. Is there a better word for plastic to use in my search engine? TIA Try polypropylene or polystyrol Mit freundlichem Gru=DF, Heinrich Butschal --=20 Schmuck Gutachter und Schmuckverkauf http://www.butschal.de Schmuck nach Ma=DF anfertigen http://www.meister-atelier.de Firmengeschenke und Ehrennadeln http://www.schmuckfabrik.de Schmuck gut verkaufen und g=FCnstig kaufen http://www.schmuck-boerse.com |
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"C Ryman" wrote in message ... Hi everyone, I usually work in glass and metal. My sister-in-law wants me make some black plastic triangles to replace some on her jacket. I guess I will try to do it since she is UPSing me a huge load of clothes. Does anyone know of some cheap black plastic I can use? I thought of using LP records but it might be pretty thin after I sand the grooves out. Is there a better word for plastic to use in my search engine? Many buttons and decorations on clothes are made from an acrylic plastic sold in the UK under the trade name 'Perspex'. Makes nice jewellery as well, but it's a 'right bugger' to polish without the right stuff. If you're used to working in silver it's refreshingly cheap... -- William Black I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Barbeques on fire by the chalets past the castle headland I watched the gift shops glitter in the darkness off the Newborough gate All these moments will be lost in time, like icecream on the beach Time for tea. |
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On Wed, 04 Jul 2007 20:00:12 -0700, in rec.crafts.jewelry "C Ryman"
wrote: Hi everyone, I usually work in glass and metal. My sister-in-law wants me make some black plastic triangles to replace some on her jacket. I guess I will try to do it since she is UPSing me a huge load of clothes. Does anyone know of some cheap black plastic I can use? I thought of using LP records but it might be pretty thin after I sand the grooves out. Is there a better word for plastic to use in my search engine? TIA Acrylic is often fairly easily available. In the U.S., it's commonly sold as plexiglass, other brands are seen too. Fairly easy to work, can be heated to soften and formed that way with ease. To polish, wet sand to as high as grit as you've got, at least 600 grit. Then slow buffing wheel speeds with plastic polishing compounds, often available at hardware stores. White diamond tripoli sort of works, followed by a white or yellow rouge, if you don't have the specific plastic polishing compounds, which work better. Slow buff speeds are essential to avoid "burning/melting". You can also flame polish things like edges with a torch. Takes a little practice, but works well enough if you don't need a perfect surface. another nice plastic, much tougher, and not easily polished if you don't mind a dull surface, is delrin, which can be found at most plastics suppliers. (see if there's an AIN plastics outlet anywhere near you, for example). Delrin is tougher, and generally more opaque. The old records are vinyl. somewhat flexible, easily heat formed, somewhat hard to polish. Gummy to work with, but if you've got the stuff... Record grooves are not that deep, and areas in the center of the record, (take off the label?) have no grooves needing removal. And possibly not for this project, as they're the wrong color, but I know at least one person who finds the shimmering metallic shine of old CDs, great for plastic jewelry. Finally, a use for all those darn promotional CDs from AOL. Peter |
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When C Ryman put fingers to keys it was 7/4/07 11:00 PM...
Hi everyone, I usually work in glass and metal. My sister-in-law wants me make some black plastic triangles to replace some on her jacket. I guess I will try to do it since she is UPSing me a huge load of clothes. Does anyone know of some cheap black plastic I can use? I thought of using LP records but it might be pretty thin after I sand the grooves out. Is there a better word for plastic to use in my search engine? TIA Are the triangles functional or ornamental? Are they in a wear area on the jacket? For tough plastics try; polypropylene, ABS, nylon, polycarbonate Easier to work but less strong; polystyrene, acrylic, vinyl Depending on size, thickness and finish needed, you might be able to use this idea: Most plastic (polystyrene) cookie and candy trays (the ones that come in the package) will shrink down to a thick plate of plastic if held carefully over a stove burner. Electric stoves are best for this, but you can do it with gas if you are good. When it has shrunk fully you can press it to whatever curve or flatness you need. All you have to do now is find cookies packed in a black plastic tray. And eat them all. Note, if you are not Good With Fire, don't try this. The chance of a stinky, possibly hazardous, plastic-fire is high. - CW |
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My favorite is Tap Plastics. See http://www.tapplastics.com/index.php
Excellent service and website. PW "C Ryman" wrote in message ... Hi everyone, I usually work in glass and metal. My sister-in-law wants me make some black plastic triangles to replace some on her jacket. I guess I will try to do it since she is UPSing me a huge load of clothes. Does anyone know of some cheap black plastic I can use? I thought of using LP records but it might be pretty thin after I sand the grooves out. Is there a better word for plastic to use in my search engine? TIA -- Connie Ryman Cryman Studio |
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Hobby Lobby or Michaels both have sheets of plastic in various colors. You
could also use black FIMO or other hardening clay that can be shaped and than baked in an oven. "C Ryman" wrote in message ... Hi everyone, I usually work in glass and metal. My sister-in-law wants me make some black plastic triangles to replace some on her jacket. I guess I will try to do it since she is UPSing me a huge load of clothes. Does anyone know of some cheap black plastic I can use? I thought of using LP records but it might be pretty thin after I sand the grooves out. Is there a better word for plastic to use in my search engine? TIA -- Connie Ryman Cryman Studio |
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