Resin jewellery is made from liquid plastic that magically turns solid when a hardener is added. The popularity of these resins for jewellery-making has soared with the introduction of easy-to-mix, low-odour products, ideal for crafters. Now best-selling author Sherri Haab shows how to put the miracle of modern technology to work making necklaces, ...
Shrinky Dinks is amazing shrinkable plastic. Draw or trace a design on it, color it, cut it out with ordinary scissors, bake it for mere minutes on a cookie sheet in an ordinary oven and, presto, your creation shrinks to 44% of its original size. Six sheets of Shrinky Dinks are bound right into the book, along with a mind-boggling collection of ...
Mixed-media artists and DIY crafters will be excited about the endless possibilities of working with a variety of plastic materials - acrylic sheeting, (a.k.a. Plexiglas,) clear vinyl and shrink plastic. Readers will be amazed that the aesthetic of projects like those featured in Sally Jean Alexander's "Pretty Little Things" (Bookscan RTD, 9,862) ...
Demonstrates how to work with molds, castings, and vacuum forming equipment, stresses safety precautions, and discusses materials from paper-mache to breakaway glass.
Step-by-step instructions cover everything from safety precautions to materials selection to the final lamination process. Practice exercises offer hands-on experience for with glass cloth, mat, core materials, and resins. Information is provided on molding, structural concepts, and the caring for cured fiberglass. There is even a list of ...
Revised and updated with the latest composite materials technology. A guide to fiber reinforced plastic materials, including fiberglass, Kevlar, and carbon fiber. It also includes sections on mold making, plugs, materials, structures, gel coats, advanced building techniques, tools and equipment.
This is the updated edition of the cornerstone introduction to analysing composite materials. "Analysis and Performance of Fiber Composites, Third Edition" is a revision of the classic fundamentals book on composite materials. It provides a complete, up-to-date treatment of the mechanics, materials, analysis, fabrication, characterization, and ...
Over 545 color photographs display many of the plastic model kits produced by Revell, Inc.R*, of Venice, California, from the 1950s through the 1970s. These highly collectible kits range from automobiles and ships to aircraft and spaceships in scales from 1/16 to 1/72, including the battleship U.S.S.Missouri, the Polaris Nuclear Submarine, the ...
A history of plastics in America from 19th century celluloid to the first wholly synthetic bakelite, through to a proliferation of compounds and on to recent ecological concerns. Emphasis is on the social and cultural side of plastic use, rather than a technical approach.
Illustrated guide explains all aspects of composite-fiber applications: composite properties, including glass, carbon fiber, core materials and resins; "wet" and "dry" laminating techniques; pattern- and mold-making; and recent advances in materials and technologies.
"Concise Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia" culls the most used, widely applicable articles from the "Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia" - more than 1,100 - and presents them to you in a condensed, well-ordered format. Featuring contributions from more than 1,800 scientists from all over the world, the book discusses a vast array of subjects related ...
From pink flamingos and vinyl records to kevlar vests and artificial hearts to hula hoops and credit cards, plastic has invaded every aspect of modern life. Surpassing wood, cotton, steel and glass in all categories (except possibly good taste), this nearly indestructible material is the most revolutionary substance man has ever known. Tracing the ...
PVC pipe is cheap, versatile, durable and simple to work with, making it the perfect material for projects in the home, farm, garden or workshop. Long-time homesteader Charles Sanders has come up with 101 projects that can be constructed from PVC piping, including a small-scale greenhouse, hanging planters, livestock or pet feeders, gutter ...
The versatility of polyester resin makes it an ideal material for creating jewelry. It can be colored with special pastes, used clear with embedded objects, and poured into molds. Now do-it-yourselfers can learn everything about the use of resin in creating beautiful jewelry, including its history, what it is, how to store it, different resins and ...
Polymeric materials are widely used during nearly all stages of the manufacturing process of electronics products and this book is intended to give an introductory overview of the chemistry, properties and uses of some of the more important classes of materials likely to be encountered in these applications. It is intended to serve primarily as an ...
Have you ever wondered about the launching capabilities of the common marshmallow? Well "Every Kid Needs a Marshmallow Launcher" is full of ways to have fun making and using a marshmallow launcher. Inside you'll find dozens of design ideas for crafting different launchers, complete with stickers and targets. You'll also find new twists on old ...
Polymeric materials include plastics, gels, synthetic fibres, and rubbers. They are all-important both in industry and in daily life. Unlike liquid water, ice, or sugar solution, polymers are not homogeneous. They are said to consist of two or more phases, and their production and processing, as well as their properties and uses, depend on an ...
This book describes the history and properties of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) used in artificial joints. UHMWPE is currently used in 1.4 million patients around the world every year for use in the hip, knee, upper extremities and spine. It has been used in hip replacements for over 40 years. Although the use of this material ...
Brimming over with beautiful color photos, this is a treasure chest of superb jewelry in Bakelite, Celluloid and Lucite. Drawn from several of today's leading Bakelite collectors, some of the finest pieces every produced are included. Layered, carved, molded, translucent, painted and imbedded jewelry styles are displayed in profusion, often shown ...
Forget gold and silver - the hottest materials in jewellery-making are plastic and resin! And this exciting entry in the new "Art of Jewelry" series is an inspirational treat that introduces the major techniques, provides insights from contemporary artists and showcases an array of eye-opening work. Learn all the basics on "hard" plastics, from ...
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