Fused plastic bags projects

Sewing Tutorial: Fused Plastic Bag Tote

If we all Upcycle then we will be an UpcycleArmy! If you have a Dog or Cat this post is for you. Make a large tote from a tough plas...

Are you overrun with plastic grocery bags? I sure am. My cabinets are overflowing with them! I use them for trash and recycle them whenever I can find a place that will take them but still — they still seem to multiply.

Do you accumulate too many plastic bags? Would you like some ideas for using that pesky plastic? Well, today, I have a fun and colorful tutorial on how to ma…

Grab the iron and a bundle of soft plastic bags then make a tote with sustainable style. Words and photos:Julie Legg Fabric or string bags are popular but multi-use, hardwearing reusable plastic bags are an inexpensive alternative. Take a few hours on a rainy weekend to make a fused plastic tote bag; it’s fun and keeps those soft plastics out of the landfill. Most soft plastics can be used - from frozen vegetable bags to rice bags and chip packets. The secret to fusing plastic together lies…

Learn to make your own reusable shopping bag from upcycled fused plastic grocery bags with these instructions.

boydhollow on etsy I've been wanting to try this for a while.. but alas there are not enough hours in the day for all of my wishful c...

Continued frrm last photo... Detail of the fused plastic bag coat. Produce netting, bread bags, newspaer tranfer prints, and other plastic bags are fused in a careful slow layering process. The continual application of heat causes the fabric surface to become organically skin-like . So proud to have my coat chosen for this contest on June 24, 2010: blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/06/save_my_oceans_top_fiv... See next photo...

A great way to us plastic bags for recycling is to learn how to make plarn! Here are plenty of plarn projects where you crochet with yarn made from plastic bag

How to upcycle, repurpose, refashion and re-make everything from jewelry to kids clothing and home decor.