Friendly Plastic by Amaco

I have seen some really pretty things done with Friendly Plastic. It was featured in the Belle Armoire Jewelry Magazine, Dec., Jan., Feb Issue, by Jana Ewy. Pretty! I hope to have a sample up shortly.

Each Friendly Plastic stick measures 7" long and 1 3/8" wide.

Friendly Plastic-Avovcado/Black (The back side is black)

$1.95

Friendly Plastic - Black

$1.95

Friendly Plastic- Copper/Black (the back side is solid black)

$1.95

Friendly Plastic - Gold/Black (the back side is solid black)

$1.95

Friendly Plastic-Turquoise/Blue (The back side is blue)

$1.95

Using one of the brass charm frames, I cut Friendly Plastic (avocado, black & turquoise) into shapes, put them in the frame, put the frame on a griddle over the burner on the stove and kept it there until it melted, moved it and cooled it.

You can use your brass charms and many products to create wonderful and unique embellishments for any project.

I used the large rope trimmed brass charm frame and cut Friendly Plastic in a specific design. This was my first attempt and although I am not real thrilled with how it turned out- it was my first one and I was rather clumsy with it but I did learn some things. After I had let it cool for a couple minutes, I wanted to see if I could stamp into it- I could (wasn't sure so I did not have the stamp positioned better). The impression came out very good. It did not stick to the stamp, but I think I may have some Staz On ink on the stamp next time for a litte more contrast. I tried to create some contrast on the stamped fleur de lis with alcohol ink pens. I got it to show a little more detail. The black Friendly Plastic on the sides was not as shiny as I would have liked it to be so I ran the alcohol ink pen over it and it brought out a nice shine. Doesn't matter what color- it brings out the shine and gloss. I was using an aw with a pointed tip to move the piece around so I decided to see if I could get some peaks in the avocado color by tapping it into it. It did peak but after leaving it say on the heat, it melted back down again. You can pull and mix the colors, you just need some tools to hold the charm down and move the plastic at the same time.

So I think I will experiment with it more. I like the colors, I like how it melted and was overall pleased with it.

Have fun!

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