How to Fuse Plastic Bags into a Fabric
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- Опубликовано: 14 янв 2025
- Let's give a second life to plastic bags and make future fabric!
Why fuse plastic bags?
The plastic that is fused into fabric is perfect for making things that need to be durable or waterproof. Once the fused plastic bag fabric is made, it can be used to make wallets, lunch sacks, make up bags, sunglasses cases....the list goes on!
What should I use to cut plastic bags for fusing?
For this tutorial, scissors are used to cut the handles and bottom off of the plastic bags. Another method is to use a rotary cutter to cut off the parts that are not wanted.
Some crafters choose to cut off the labels of the plastic bags, but this is not necessary. Simply fold the plastic bag inside out, with the label inside, and the bag is ready for fusing with the label on.
Be sure not to keep the label on the outside as it may melt when ironing.
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That's a very cool iron! Also very useful tutorial ♥️
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Fantastic tutorial. Thank you so much for posting.
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Thank you!! I'm doing this for my science fair project
Wonderful!
Can you use an old t-shirt to put inbetween the plastic and the iron
Can we fuse the plastic to a real fabric to make it water proof.
We did this at my art class! I made a wallet!
~ag_marshmallows
ag_marshmallows GREAT! That is a good idea for the old plastic bags!
I never thought about that.
Might try it myself.
In reference to the new THICK plastic grocery bags they have in Washington state... Does anyone know of a glue/adhesive that will work on those?
hot melt iron on adhesive sheet used fir veneering or badge/patch making
@@systemtim Thank you.
Is it possible to do this fusing technique with ziplock bags?
We have not tried this technique with ziploc bags. I believe they are made out of a different type of plastic than the grocery bags.
It is rainy in Los Angeles, CA because of the storm. Have some light weight but outdated wind breakers, many baseball caps and clothing of that sort. Just wonder if people recycling and converting them into rain ponchos using plastic bags, hot iron, hot glue gun, hot glue sticks, and parchment papers. I believe that it can be quite easy, creative, and practical.
Good idea, I haven't heard of people doing this.
does this produce harmful fumes?
Yes it can. You should fuse it in a well ventilated area.
The plastic in most bags is LDPE or Low Density PolyEthylene. You can recycle it and its counterpart HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) safely at home if you don't let it get too hot. The temperature for it becoming liquid (more of a putty) is about 325°F to 375°F. Be careful when handling it, I like to wear thick gloves.
it’s better if you iron on a hard surface or use a heat press like you use for t shirt printing
Thank you for your recommendation.
How about switch a piece of paper in it to hide the printed logo, so it adds strengthen and provide a flatter surface to the plastic?!
Thanks for watching our video on fusing plastic grocery bags. I have never tried your suggestion. If you try it, let me know how it works.
you can make jewelry with this, thanks
im in love with u 😘
I can barely hear you at some points when you're messing with the bag
Fusing grocery bags does not look like a useful environmentally friendly activity