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April 30th, 2010

A Star Is Born in Plastic Canvas

Product Description18 pages of items to make for the baby’s room, With a star theme. . . . More >>

A Star Is Born in Plastic Canvas

April 29th, 2010

Latest Mold Making Auctions

Have a look at these auctions – perhaps your next project will benefit from them!
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Remember that you can use plastics to make thousands of fun crafts or hobby items. Be sure to stock-up on supplies so you always have them handy.

April 29th, 2010

silicone rubber kneade 2000L


Silicone rubber kneader, 2000 L; Technology is from Japan, however, this machine was made in China; Company locates in Zhangjiagang, which is two hours and a half from Shanghai by car. Price for this machine is FOB Shanghai USD 240000; Delivery time is 60 days. For any further details, please contact Sabrina: MSN: sabrina-chou@hotmail.com Cell phone number: 86-137-7626-4189 ADD: Jinfeng industrial park, Zhangjiagang city, Jiangsu Province, China.

April 28th, 2010

Making Vinyl, Plastic, and Rubber Handbags: Sewing Stylish Projects from Unusual Materials

Product DescriptionThe “green” way to make gorgeous handbags using recycled materialsThere has been a movement throughout the fashion industry over the past ten years towards new types of materials to replace leather. Companies like Kate Spade have been in the forefront, using vinyl, rubber, and micro fibers for their expensive, fashionable, sought-after products. Kenneth Cole, Prada and Coach have also been experimenting with micro-fibers, rubber, and combinations of distincti. . . More >>

Making Vinyl, Plastic, and Rubber Handbags: Sewing Stylish Projects from Unusual Materials

April 27th, 2010

Mold Making: Two-Piece Core Mold – Smooth-On


Making a two-piece cored mold using Reoflex 40 urethane rubber from Smooth-On.

April 27th, 2010

s14 240sx ka24de windo-weld urethane motor mounts (1 of 2)


Filled my sloppy stock mounts with 3M Windo-Weld urethane. The result was perfect for what I wanted: stiffer than Nismo, dirt cheap ($30), and minimal cabin vibrations. The engine twists a very small amount when starting or revving. I did this in the backyard so didn’t rev too much (just 3000rpm) to disturb the neighbors. The 2nd video is here www.youtube.com

April 26th, 2010

Guyver 3 forearm silicone rubber


applying the first coat of silicone rubber to the Guyver 3 forearm, this forearm has the short blades.

April 25th, 2010

Plastic Templates for 27 Star Patchwork Patterns

  • ISBN13: 9780486258447
  • Condition: USED – LIKE NEW
  • Notes:

Product DescriptionStars in every possible configuration—Stars and Squares, Pierced Star, Octagonal Star, Missouri Star, Arabian Star, Pinwheel Star, Blazing Star, 20 more. Includes five permanent plastic templates. Complete, detailed instructions, helpful illustrations for each block. . . . More >>

Plastic Templates for 27 Star Patchwork Patterns

April 25th, 2010

Practical Injection Molding

Product DescriptionA collection of case studies from the experience of professional injection molders, explaining how the melting characteristics of materials affect the molding process. Focuses on all of the factors critical to successful injection molding, from the injection unit and the screw design to the clamp units and the machine controls. . . . More >>

Practical Injection Molding

April 24th, 2010

Runabout Renovation: How to Find and Fix Up an Old Fiberglass Speedboat

  • ISBN13: 9780071580083
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

Product DescriptionFor those who own a cherished but dilapidated fiberglass runabout, or for those who want a boat but are turned off by the high prices and often poor quality of today’s offerings, this book explains everything there is to know about turning a rundown runabout into a real showpiece for a fraction of the cost of a new model. Author Jim Anderson, a runabout renovator from Minnesota’s Land of Ten Thousand Lakes, leads readers through the whole renovation process. For th. . . More >>

Runabout Renovation: How to Find and Fix Up an Old Fiberglass Speedboat