Product DescriptionThe investigation and development of plastics synthesized by bacteria is receiving great attention also due to the raising petroleum prices and many environmental concerns related to plastic pollution. Recent results and studies of the properties and various applications of bio-based plastics are presented in this volume. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), a biodegradable compound, is treated in several chapters: PHAs as energy and intracellular carbon storage compounds,. . . More >>

Plastics from Bacteria: Natural Functions and Applications

Foam Insulation Spray Gun with ClearShot™ Technology Fusion CS is poised to virtually eliminate drilling of the mix chamber increasing your spraying uptime and reducing downtime spent on maintenance. Suitable for Flexible polyurea and polyurethane spray foam applications,

Product DescriptionProjects: Large House / Tiger / Cow / Clown / Truck / Cat / Card Player’s / Heart / Kris Moose. Multi-colored charts. . . . More >>

Contest Favorites from Plastic Canvas Corner

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

Product DescriptionThis book presents a record of the current perceptions and considerations of plastics in art. . . . More >>

Plastics: Looking at the Future and Learning from the Past

The Plastics Age: From Bakelite to Beanbags and Beyond

Product DescriptionBy Victor R. Johnson & Victor R. Johnson, Jr. Foreword by Leon Chandler of Courtland. This in-depth book, by a father and son writing team, has been well researched and documented, and presents the first historical perspective of the people and companies involved in the dynamic Post-war transition of the American fishing rod from the days of bamboo rods into the modern era of synthetics: fiberglass and graphite. A valuable resource for classic tackle collec. . . More >>

Fiberglass Fly Rods: The Evolution of the Modern Fly Rod from Bamboo to Graphite

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Airfix was founded in 1939, initially manufacturing inflatable rubber toys. Today, the company is synonymous with the hobby, with its plastic scale model kits and toy soldiers being the first entry for many young children into the world of modelling. This book covers 50 years of the famous Airfix plastic soldier, from its production beginnings in 1958 through to the present day, detailing every figure Airfix has ever produced. With a range immortalising soldiers fro… More >>

AIRFIX PLASTIC TOY SOLDIERS: Scale miniature figures from 1959-2009

Vanessa-Ann’s Plastic Canvas from A to Z: Cross-Stitch & More