Friendly Plastic 101

Design and sculpt your own jewelry and designs like a professional. There is no end to what you can create with friendly plastic and this guide on how to use it: jewelry, gifts, stationery, and more. Friendly plastic is flexible and lightweight, and it can be heated up and formed into an endless number of shapes. This popular decorative material can be cut and handled by anyone to create beautiful, decorative pieces. It’s non-toxic and will soften quickly. It dries fast, will become very strong in just 10 minutes, and can be re-softened if the design needs to change. You will find everything you need to know about creating fun and unique items: *Make an elegant dragonfly broach *Decorate a chopstick *Create abstract earrings and necklaces *Design and customize a picture frame *Make round and flat jewelry *Create a themed journal with spiral designs *And more! There is an assortment of projects for every occasion. Whether it is decorating a notebook, designing jewelry, or creating décor for your house, there is a project here for everyone, each with a list of basic equipment, design tips, and instructions. Friendly plastic sticks come in two lengths: 3＂ and 7＂. Soften the plastic on a hot griddle and mold it into the designs of your choosing. Working with plastic is fun, and you’ll be amazed at what you can create.

Jana Ewy is a designer, demonstrator and product developer for the American Art Clay Company. She is a frequent contributor to popular craft magazines and a guest on craft television shows.