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INTRODUCTION
In this set of studied I explored how to upcycle plastic waste into new forms and shapes. The aim is to transform used plastic objects into stronger materials such as the cubes made of milk jugs or the plastic bag rope.
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PLASTIC BOTTLES = JOINTS
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PROCESS
1. cut off top and bottom of plastic bottle. 2. assemble two wood pieces inside bottle joint and melt with heatgun.
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PROPERTIES Strength Visual Tactile
very strong. same colour as before. Solid.
Improvements
add cut in order to avoid the joint slipping off the wood.
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MILK JUGS = SOLID
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PROCESS
1. cut milk jug or other HDPE plastic object into small pieces. 2. melt in the oven.
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PROPERTIES Strength Visual Tactile
very hard. colour is intensified. Solid.
Improvements
Try heating for longer period of time to obtain a smoother finish.
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PROPERTIES Strength Visual Tactile
very hard. colour merge together. Solid.
Improvements
lay into mold to obtain structured shaped and reheat to obtain smooth texture.
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PLASTIC BAGS = FABRIC
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PROCESS
1. cut plastic bag into separate sheets. 2. layer sheets in between baking paper or tracing paper. 3. melt using iron.
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PLASTIC BAGS = ROPE
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PROCESS
1. cut plastic bag horizontally into strips. 2. tie them together. 3. take 3 pieces of assembled strips and start braiding.
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