Plastic sheets can be welded to form everything from vases to ductwork and everything in between. Welding plastic sheets requires a hot air gun and a plastic filler rod with the same chemical makeup as the plastic sheet to be joined. The hot air gun has a heat dial that sets the temperature of the hot air used to melt the plastic sheet. On the end of the hot air gun is a metal tip. The tip directs the hot air to the plastic sheet and can have a filler rod guide that allows you to feed the plastic rod into the plastic sheet joint. A plastic sheet joint is where two sheets intersect. Both sheets need to have a 30-degree bevel. The bevel allows proper adhesion of the plastic filler rod. The bevel should go down two-thirds of the plastic sheet's thickness. For example, a 3/16-inch sheet should have a bevel 1/8 inch deep. Making a plastic storage box with plastic sheeting is a great way to learn how to weld plastic sheets. The seams of the box offer practice welding plastic sheet joints i more »

Add plastic sheet to protect photo. Learn tips for protecting and preserving a personalized picture frame in this free home crafts video on making a great gift for friends and family. more »

Acrylic plastic sheets can be finished in such a manner that they're stunning and shiny. There are a few things to keep in mind, since the acrylic is fragile and too much pressure can destroy your efforts. more »

Today's plastic sheeting can be used for all types of applications, from greenhouse coverings to garden mulch and even as a temporary shelter from adverse weather. Plastic sheeting is not only rated by the type of plastic and sunlight resistance but also by the thickness. By understanding some terminology, you can calculate the thickness of a plastic by reading the box label. more »

Vacuum formers are used to form plastic products that range from salad bowls to kayaks and canoes. They vary in size from a tabletop model to those that take up the space of a large three-car garage. They heat plastic sheets and lower them onto molds, which are negative images of the final products' designs and shapes. The plastic sheets vary in thickness, depending on the product's end use. A plastic sheet for a bowl may be 1/16 inch thick, while that for a canoe or kayak may be at least twice as thick. more »

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Drafty windows make us uncomfortable during cold weather and really uncomfortable when the heating bill arrives. It's easy to install plastic sheeting over your windows to cut down on drafts and heating costs. The most effective way to do this is to put the plastic on the exterior. Installed this way it will stop nearly all drafts. Plastic installed on the outside of the windows appears invisible from the interior of the house. more »

Plastic sheeting used in home and garden projects is usually a thin layer of acrylic or polyethylene film. Widely available in stores for relatively little money, it has a multitude of uses in home repair, gardening, and disaster preparedness. The following provides some useful information on this handy product. more »

Stencils are used to create painted wall trim, craft decorations and to enhance card making or scrapbook pages. A minaret-shaped stencil can be made from a plastic sheet or cardboard, which can be used for chalk, paint or ink. Mylar or plastic sheets can be found in craft sections and in any store that sells plastic stencils for decorating walls. You will be able to make stencils of the mosque towers in any size for your projects. more »