The Art of Friendly Plastic

Friendly Plastic TV presents "Have a heart" Mixed Media ATC with Friendly Plastic - New Video

2012-01-12T11:24:00.000-06:00

In this episode of Friendly Plastic TV, you'll learn how to use Friendly Plastic to create a heart shaped embellishment for an ATC card. If you are wanting to learn how to work with Friendly Plastic, this is a great video as this technique will help you learn how to manipulate the plastic once it's heated.

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It's time for another Friendly Plastic TV Video - How to embellish your eye glass cases - Mixed Media and Friendly Plastic

2011-12-26T08:23:00.001-06:00

In this latest episode of Friendly Plastic TV, Linda Peterson shows you how to incorporate Friendly Plastic with Fabric to embellish an eye glass case. It's a technique developed by Liz Welch, a well known Friendly Plastic artist living in the UK. Thank you Liz for the inspiration. Please check out Liz's blog at www.rarelizzie.wordpress.com

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Friendly Plastic tv - How to make old looking objects from Friendly Plastic Pellets

2011-11-30T20:02:00.001-06:00

In this episode of Friendly Plastic TV, Host Linda Peterson shows how to use pellets to create old looking objects and artifacts for your mixed media projects.

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Image Transfers on Friendly Plastic - Friendly Plastic TV How to video

2011-11-02T08:53:00.000-05:00

In this episode of Friendly Plastic TV, Linda Peterson shows how to create image transfers on Friendly Plastic. This is a subject we have covered in the past, but now - it's even easier!! Find out how - NOW!
Have you tried this technique? What do you think? Let us know in the comments :)

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How to create a Cuff Bracelet with Friendly Plastic - How to video

2011-10-06T22:21:00.000-05:00

In this episode of Friendly Plastic TV you will learn how to create a cuff bracelet with Friendly Plastic and a simple metal cuff.

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How to create a mosaic pattern in Friendly Plastic

2011-08-27T09:55:00.000-05:00

In this episode, Linda Peterson shows you how to create a mosaic pattern in Friendly Plastic.

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2011-08-11T10:06:00.000-05:00

How to create a Sunflower from Friendly Plastic.

This project is just in time for fall. Time to start thinking about all your fall projects. In this episode of Friendly Plastic TV, Linda Peterson shows you how to create a sunflower with Friendly Plastic to embellish a photo frame.

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How to create a pinwheel pattern in Friendly Plastic - Marble technique

2011-07-02T14:49:00.000-05:00

In this episode of Friendly Plastic TV, Linda Peterson shows you how to create a pinwheel spiral pattern in Friendly Plastic. It's a "twist" on the standard marble technique.

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New Friendly Plastic TV Video~ - Watermelons for Summer!

2011-06-01T07:28:00.000-05:00

Learn how to make fun whimsical watermelon's with Friendly Plastic. Use them to decorate frames, scrapbooks or anything you can imagine!

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Happy Friday - Little Birdie Pen by Pinderlla on Etsy

2011-05-27T08:23:00.000-05:00

My fascination with birds continues to build! Today I woke up to the chorus of a little bird singing their little heart out for over 2 hours!!! Although it was the wee hours of the morning that the little guy woke me up...I couldnt help but enjoy the happiness in his voice - it was contageous!!!

The pin featured today is from Pinderlla on Etsy - Yes it's for sale...so hop...or "tweet" on over and buy it before someone else does!!

To see all of Pinderella's fun whimisical work - click here

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How to make a Vintage Filagree Ring with Friendly Plastic

2011-05-03T13:11:00.000-05:00

In this episode, Linda Peterson shows you how to create a vintage ring with filagree findings and Friendly Plastic. They are fun - QUICK and Easy! Give them a try!

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Friendly Plastic with Molten Designs

2011-04-14T08:52:00.000-05:00

http://friendlyplasticwithmoltendesigns.blogspot.com/2011/01/friendly-plastic-artwork.htmlI just had to share this lovely abstract piece of artwork by Christel of Molten Designs. Enjoy!!

This piece of Artwork using Friendly Plastic was created by Christel. Christel works for us in the shop and also comes to some exhibitions with me. The piece has now been mounted and framed and makes a stunning Friendly Plastic picture.

This abstract piece of Friendly Plastic was created using a lot a scrap pieces by layering them.

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How to make Bauble Beads with Friendly Plastic and Glass Marbles

2011-04-05T10:17:00.000-05:00

Learn how to make bauble beads with Friendly Plastic and Glass Marbles. Hosted by Linda Peterson and inspired by Liz Welch.

Be sure to visit Liz Welch at her blog: http://rarelizzie.wordpress.com for lots more yummy inspiration!

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Friendly Plastic Hints for Cardmakers

2011-03-16T20:26:00.000-05:00

http://www.cardmakinginspiration.com/tech/fplastic.htmI found this article on the net and thought I'd pass it along:

Cardmaking Inspirations - and Intro into Friendly Plastic

The next in the series of Friendly Plastic videos is about to be filmed. Do you have a request for a video tutorial? Click here to email your suggestion!!

Have a Friendly Plastic day!! :)

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New Video - Friendly Plastic TV - How to create tube beads

2011-03-03T18:51:00.000-06:00

In this episode of Friendly Plastic TV, Host Linda Peterson shows you how to create tube beads using Friendly Plastic and a griddle.

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Springtime Cards in Friendly Plastic

2011-02-24T09:31:00.000-06:00

I thought you might enjoy this archived post!! If you've been having a bout of cabin fever, these bright beautiful cards made from Friendly Plastic are just the thing you need to lift your spirits! Enjoy:

This week in Missouri, we enjoyed a beautiful day of sunshine with temperatures reaching 80 degrees. What a welcome relief after such a harsh winter!!

Im absolutely LOVING these cards which welcome spring and all it's colorful blooms!! I hope you enjoy it too!.

This picture comes from Lilac Ladybird located in the UK.

Lilac Ladybird is an Aladdin's Cave run by an enthusiastic team with a passion for crafts.
We are situated in the grounds of Hilltop Farm Shop and Cafe at Hunningham on the Fosse Way, where you can enjoy beautiful views of the Warwickshire countryside while sampling delicious home made cakes in a rustic converted brick barn.
Workshops and individual tuition are held in the shop. Alternatively, if you have a group interested in crafts we can come to your venue.
We can help you become more creative and introduce you to new and exciting craft hobbies, such as pottery painting, enamelling, card making, scrapbooking, jewellery making and lots more.

For more information about them, visit their website at: http://www.lilacladybird.co.uk/index.htm

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What kinds of sealers should I use on Friendly Plastic - FAQ

2011-02-08T19:44:00.000-06:00

One of the questions I am asked most frequently is "Do you need to seal Friendly Plastic". And the answer is "probably".

Although you do not need to seal Friendly Plastic to make it waterproof, it is recommended that you seal the surface of the Friendly Plastic to protect the foils from tarnishing or scratching.

Now - I know you're asking "What kind of sealer should I use on Friendly Plastic"? Great question! There are a variety of sealers out on the market today and the good thing is that just about anything will work.
I have sealed Friendly Plastic with Mod Podge(R) to provide a protective layer between a stamped image and alcohol ink that Im about to apply. I've also used Diamond Glaze, Glossy Accents and clear fingernail polish all with good results.

To get the glass like finish that you see on Friendly Plastic, the best sealer is a 2 part resin called Envirotex Light. It can be found at most craft and hobby stores. Locally my Ace Hardware carries it. It takes 24 hours for it to cure, but the finish is beyond compare and it helps to prevent your Friendly Plastic from melting and distorting if it ever comes in contact with heat.

As with using any chemical product, be sure to check the label for any precautions and use in well ventilated areas if directed to do so.

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Friendly Plastic is headed to CHA!

2011-01-26T16:00:00.000-06:00

It's that time of year folks! Once again it's time for the Winter CHA 2011 show to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The show begins on Saturday at 10 am.

Drop by the Amaco booth to meet our amazing team of designers, Linda Peterson, Jana Ewy, Michelle Zimmerman and Helen Bradley. They will be demonstrating a variety of Amaco products to include Cloud Clay - an air dry clay that 'stretches beyond your imagination', Friendly Plastic, ArtEmboss and more.

FREE FRIENDLY PLASTIC MAKE N TAKES too!!!

Stop by ...we would love to see you!

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New Video - FPTV - Making decorative art bowls with Friendly Plastic Pellets

2011-01-26T07:13:00.000-06:00

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!

Is there some technique you want to see featured in an upcoming segment of Friendly Plastic TV? Contact us

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Inspired by the Nail Polish technique

2011-01-24T20:30:00.000-06:00

In one of the recent Friendly Plastic videos, I featured a technique using nail polish and altering the surface of the plastic to give it some unusual crackled effects.

I believe one of the greatest honors I could ever receive is an email such as this:

Hi Linda

I was so inspired by your nail varnish technique that I covered lots of sticks of FP. Here's the result of one! I've also used some foils and little peel off flowers. The pendant is finished with several coats of Magic-Glos. Hope you like it.

Best wishes

Kate Gatti

Kate Charles Crafts

And here is Kate's beautiful pendant made with this technique:

It's just gorgeous!! Thank you Kate for taking the time to email me and allow me to share this with everyone!!! Keep up the fantastic work!!

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Secret Garden Pendant by Jana Ewy

2011-01-12T07:55:00.000-06:00

We haven't featured Jana in a while and since CHA is just around the corner and I'll get to meet up with her again, I wanted to share this beautiful pendant designed by her featuring her stoneworks techniques.

This piece is called Secret Garden. I love the name...so peaceful...yet the richness of the reds makes it so vibrant and colorful too!

More of Jana's designs can be found in her etsy store: Just Bananas

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Beautiful Mixed Media and Friendly Plastic by Sam

2011-01-02T18:24:00.000-06:00

I saw this come thru my alerts...and just had to share! Love all the things she used along with Friendly Plastic!

For more of her work, visit her blog at: http://www.sam21ski.blogspot.com/

She writes:

I covered three pieces of a straw with text paper and painted them silver along with the corrugated. Once dry, I dripped green patina eco friendly paint over the corrugated. I singed a piece of light green organza and using wire I sewed the friendly plastic piece to it. These are the leftover pieces from the key ring and brooch projects. Using silicone glue I attached the organza and friendly plastic and the painted straws to the background. I added a piece of string to hang.

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Friendly Plastic with a Vintage Chic feel - New Video on FPTV

2010-12-28T13:03:00.000-06:00

By now you've probably have a few favorite techniques with Friendly Plastic. Let's mix them up a bit and add fun fibers to give a vintage chic feel to this necklace

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Neon Lights in Friendly Plastic

2010-12-23T20:08:00.000-06:00

Amaco Friendly Plastic 40 Stick Assortment ~CelebrationIm currently busy in the studio creating what I call like to call a vintage grunge look in Friendly Plastic - which is this month's feature for FPTV...but until then, I thought you'd like this snippit from Liz Welch - my UK friend and fellow Friendly Plastic Addict. Not surprizingly her work is in print again....read her article:

I hope you enjoyed today’s Create and Craft with Friendly Plastic and The Little Book of Secrets Kit. More about that in another post, but I wanted to tell you that I am in print again! Check out this month’s issue of Make Jewellery Magazine, for the project. It is called Neon Lights and features an inlay technique using Friendly Plastic and Envirotex Lite. I have used really bright and up to the minute colours of Fuchsia Pink and the new Citron yellowy green. The technique is very simple and involves using small circular cutters and a needle tool to scratch in a design.

The set is made up of a pendant created in two halves and melded back to back, earrings that are reversible and a ring inset into a silver plated Amate bezel. Envirotex Lite coats all three elements of the set making them have a glass-like super glossy appearance great for whatever part of the world you live in because the Envirotex Lite protects the Friendly Plastic from any extremes of temperature. Mind you , the only extremes of temperature we have been having in the UK recently are more likely to freeze your Friendly Plastic: melting in the sunshine is not a likely option at the moment!

I have often been asked how to apply Envirotex Lite, and the answer is “with a bit of preparation and care”. Jana Ewy and Linda Peterson both use this 2 part resin and I can’t remember which one gave me th tip about using Blue Tak to support the work and lift it off the surface. Make sure that everything is absolutely level because Envirotex is a self leveling compound and if you are on a tilt, it will run off!

Mix equal quantities of the hardener and the resin very thoroughly together and leave to stand for a couple of minutes whilst some of the bubbles created in the mixing process have risen to the surface and popped. I use a cocktail stick to encourage the resin to the edges, taking care to avoid overflows. A gentle blow across the surface removes remaining bubbles. Then all you need to do is leave it to dry for 12 hours. After that you can trim off any dribbles with scissors, or add another layer if you want. The resin needs to dry for 24 hours before you can use the heat of a heat gun to stick the two coated element back to back.

If Envirotex Lite is too lengthy a process for you, then why not try MagicGlos which does the same job but cures in 10 minutes using a UV nail lamp.

Wishing Well Fairy in Friendly Plastic

2010-12-10T06:54:00.006-06:00

I ran across this adorable post and thought I would share it with you. Be sure to check out her blog at:

http://www.midnight-crafter.blogspot.com/ and leave her a comment on how much you enjoyed.

Read On!:

It's wishing well time at The Craft Barn and time for the DT team to grant a wish for one of our lovely blog followers. This week its the turn of

Christa-Peter.who wished

the DT could use some of the products or perhaps a demo to show how to use things like precious metal paint, ferro or terra, friendly plastic etc.

So here with a wave of my wand is a wish granted.

I have done a bit of playing with friendly plastic lately and absolutely love it! and what's more it justifies a purchase I made a few months ago which I havn't used enough - my meltpot!

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