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Bicycle reflector repair

10 Oct 2012

We used Plastimake to repair a broken bicycle reflector.

The small piece of plastic that holds the reflector onto the bike had snapped in half. We considered Super Glue for this repair, but there wasn't enough surface area to get a good bond.

We cleaned off the dirt and grime, then formed a small piece of warm Plastimake around the broken area. The result is really strong, we even left a small gap so the adjustment screws are still accessible.

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Puff the Magic Dragon

11 Sep 2012

This talented young Plastimake artist made a superb model of Puff the Magic Dragon - with a little help from his dad.

Here at the Plastimake Lab you'll regularly hear the phrase "I wish I had Plastimake when I was a kid…", this is definitely one of those moments!

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Mower repair

27 Jul 2012

The handle at the end of our lawn mower's starter cord has been broken for a while. The sharp, cracked handle makes it pretty uncomfortable to start the mower.

We formed some Plastimake over the existing handle to create a much better grip.

Remember, Plastimake will soften at 60°C, and parts of your mower will get quite hot. Be careful that your new Plastimake handle doesn't rest against any hot bits or it will melt!

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"Krokodil" sculpture

01 Jun 2012

Every Friday in June we're going to be sharing a new Plastimake artwork by the amazing Canberra artist Simon Scheuerle. We're kicking off the series today with this piece, "Krokodil". We were absolutely blown away when we first saw Simon's work, we think you'll love it too.

This piece is 12cm x 24cm x 24cm. Simon used acrylic paints to colour the Plastimake.

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Monster teeth

18 Apr 2012

Some projects are perfectly suited to Plastimake's striking white colour. This set of Monster teeth is a great example of that.

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Monkey Magic headband

29 Mar 2012

Alice sends in this brilliant Monkey Magic headband! She used it as part of a Monkey Magic costume for a recent party.

With a lick of gold paint it'd be almost indistinguishable from the real thing, nice work.

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Red roses

27 Mar 2012

We had a lot of fun making these bright red roses. Each petal was made by flattening a small sphere of Plastimake until it was quite thin. The first petal was wrapped into a spiral, then one-by-one each petal was placed onto the rose. The whole rose was dipped in ice water after each petal was added so that the petals would retain their shape.

Have a look at the colouring and sheet-making techniques and give it a try yourself!

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Drying rack repair

16 Mar 2012

This clothes drying rack was starting to fall apart. A small amount of Plastimake was formed around the broken joints, as well as over the sharp tip at the end of the metal rod. It's now structurally sound again!

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Talons

31 May 2019

Mia used Plastimake to create this intimidating set of talons.

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Cat

25 May 2019

Jenny made a little Plastimake cat. Remember, Plastimake works well with most paints and marker pens so you can easily add colourful details to models like this.

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Dragon wings

20 May 2019

Alana used Plastimake to create the wing membranes and other details for this amazing dragon sculpture. She writes:

It may not be easy to tell from the pictures, but I wound up using Plastimake for the wing membranes, the horns on the head, the spikes on the tail and its teeth (as I had already made the hands and feet before i found your product).

Must say I was impressed with how tough this stuff is even when when only a thin sheet.

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Bone crown

19 May 2019

Lorralei used Plastimake to create this spectacular bone crown.

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Skeleton marionette

18 May 2019

Check out this impressive work-in-progress pic of a skeleton marionette made out of Plastimake.

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Apple

16 Apr 2019

Just a little Plastimake apple.

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Electronic sculpture

15 Apr 2019

Brenton uses Plastimake in all sorts of ways as part of his visual art practice. This piece is titled "a section of the spectrum", which he made during an artist residency in Iceland.

Check out more of Brenton's creations over on Instagram.

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Thumb splint

14 Apr 2019

Ridley made a lightweight Plastimake splint to immobilise his thumb after a recent injury.

In the past we've also seen a Plastimake finger brace, and even a Plastimake prosthetic thumb!

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Snorlax & Oddish

09 Apr 2019

We can't get enough Plastimake Pokémon! Michelle sculpted these adorable Snorlax and Oddish models.

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Wands

02 Apr 2019

Ellie used Plastimake to create these wonderful wands for her Harry Potter obsessed kids.

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Curry

01 Apr 2019

Belle made a delicious Plastimake curry for last year's Canbeurovision trophy.

To achieve that realistic rice effect, simply pour some Plastimake pellets into hot water, then quickly pull it out and dip into cold water. The trick is to let the pellets soften enough that they stick together, but not so much that they merge into a single blob.

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Possum

18 Nov 2018

A Plastimake possum scrambles along the fence.

This model is about 15cm long and required 60g of Plastimake.

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Lock pick handles

17 Nov 2018

Kimberly used Plastimake to create a set of ergonomic lock pick handles.

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Pikachu

16 Nov 2018

This adorable little Pikachu was sculpted by a visitor to our free workshop at the Art Not Apart festival last year. The colour was added by drawing onto the model with permanent markers once it had cooled.

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Flower hair clip

15 Nov 2018

Katie used Plastimake to create this intricate flower hair clip.

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Hands

04 Jun 2018

Need a hand?

These little hands are about 7cm tall and required 20g of Plastimake each.

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Truck key repair

15 May 2018

Samuel used Plastimake to repair the key for his truck.

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Springbok horn mask

14 May 2018

Mitchell combined Plastimake and springbok horns to create this spectacular masquerade mask.

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Cloyster Pokémon

11 May 2018

Azza made a Cloyster Pokémon out of Plastimake. This model is about 15cm tall.

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Gruesome fangs

10 May 2018

Scot used Plastimake to create these gruesome costume fangs.

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Looking stone

09 May 2018

Jessy made a Plastimake looking stone, as seen in the movie Coraline.

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Miniature masks

08 May 2018

Natalia used Plastimake to create a pair of miniature masks. Each mask is only 4cm wide, they’re destined to be painted and used for dressing up dolls.

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Pencil cap

07 May 2018

Penny made a Plastimake pencil cap to protect the lead when it's in her pocket.

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Bike pump repair

04 May 2018

Simon used Plastimake to repair the lock lever on his bike pump.

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Seal

03 May 2018

A relaxed Plastimake seal soaks up the warm Autumn sun.

Think of this as the prequel to the polar bears project from a few weeks ago ;)

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Rose ring

02 May 2018

Amber made this cute little rose ring out of Plastimake.

We've seen a few rose rings in the past, check out our original red roses project from way back in 2012 for more info on making Plastimake roses.

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Thong repair

30 Apr 2018

Paul used a little bit of Plastimake to repair a broken plug on his pair of thongs. We've seen a few other thong repairs in the past too.

Let's preempt some inevitable confusion by reminding our American readers that here in Australia this type of sandal is known as a "thong" rather than a "flip flop" :)

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Breakfast

27 Apr 2018

A complete Plastimake breakfast. It's entirely nontoxic, however we still don't recommend eating Plastimake - it's quite bland.

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Terrifying teddy bear

26 Apr 2018

Scot used Plastimake to create the teeth and jaw for this terrifying teddy bear.

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Headset repair

24 Apr 2018

Jack used Plastimake to repair his gaming headset. He writes:

The headphones have one major and super annoying flaw: the cushion that rests on the top of your head is supported by the headset by 4 thin little plastic supports. I noticed this initially and took extra care - but know that they WILL break over time (mine went about 4-5 months(ish) into owning these).

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Mechanical hand

23 Apr 2018

Check out this incredible steampunk mechanical hand prop! It was made out of Plastimake by the very talented Pointy Ears Creative Studio.

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Polar bears

26 Mar 2018

A tender moment between a Plastimake polar bear and her cub.

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Troll mask

06 Feb 2018

Fin sculpted this unique troll mask out of Plastimake.

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Doughnut earbud organiser

05 Feb 2018

Indira used Plastimake to create a doughnut earbud organiser.

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Animal penises

17 Jan 2018

Dan used Plastimake to create anatomically correct models of various animal penises for an educational exhibit.

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Fascinator

16 Jan 2018

Emma used Plastimake to create this elaborate fascinator.

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Poké Ball

12 Jan 2018

A little Plastimake Poké Ball.

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Golden mask

10 Jan 2018

Esmerelda made this amazing golden mask out of Plastimake. She writes:

Chlorr of the Mask is a character created by fantasy writer Garth Nix, and I wanted to make a copy of how he described the mask in the book. She's a powerful Necromancer who uses free magic to raise the dead and control them.

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Octopus

09 Jan 2018

A dapper octopus sculpted by a young Plastimake artist.

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San's necklace

08 Jan 2018

Felicity used Plastimake to recreate San's necklace from Princess Mononoke.

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Crimson roses

12 Dec 2017

Edith made these delightful Plastimake roses.

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Electrical supports

11 Dec 2017

Jam uses Plastimake to create insulated supports for his custom electronics projects. He writes:

I've found Plastimake is great for making insulated support for electronic pcbs. It serves two purposes, holds the pcbs in place and it stops contacts from shorting against each other. Depending on how it's applied, it's easily removable too.

It's great for electronic projects, I'm using it to freeze all my PCBs in place in DIY guitar pedal enclosures. I melted some over my guitar pedal knobs to make a removable anti-kick shield that worked really well.

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Moana's necklace

07 Dec 2017

Cindy used Plastimake to create a replica of Moana's necklace for her daughter. She writes:

"This is the best stuff ever. My daughter loves her Moana necklace I made her with this gold.

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Phone lamp

06 Dec 2017

Jess made a Plastimake contraption that holds her phone light in place for reading at night.

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Halloween fangs

04 Dec 2017

Leila made a terrifying set of Plastimake fangs for Halloween.

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Dolphin

01 Dec 2017

A playful Plastimake dolphin leaps from the water.

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Draco's wand

30 Nov 2017

Gina used Plastimake to sculpt Draco Malfoy's wand (from Harry Potter) as a gift for her grandson.

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Headless Horseman

29 Nov 2017

Karen used Plastimake to sculpt a gruesome neck stump for this impressive Headless Horseman costume.

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Wheelchair light

28 Nov 2017

Tim used Plastimake to mount a torch on his wheelchair.

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Bear paws

27 Nov 2017

Joel made a pair of Plastimake bear paws for his son's halloween costume.

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Exeggutor Pokémon

23 Nov 2017

Michelle made an Exeggutor Pokémon out of Plastimake.

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Kodama

22 Nov 2017

Felicity made an adorable Plastimake Kodama from Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke.

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Golden necklace

21 Nov 2017

Faizal used Plastimake to create this amazing golden necklace.

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Dragonfly

20 Nov 2017

Joely made a little Plastimake dragonfly.

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Parasaurolophus

17 Nov 2017

The Plastimake Parasaurolophus and Velociraptor make an effective hunting team: one hunts for plants and the other hunts for animals!

Both of these models are about 10cm tall and required 20g of Plastimake Sculpting Formula each.

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Knife handle

03 Nov 2016

Sapphire made an ergonomic Plastimake handle for his knife.

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Bouquet

02 Nov 2016

We love Plastimake flowers! These colourful specimens were created by a talented group of Plastimakers during our free workshop at the Art Not Apart festival back in March.

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Eyeball

01 Nov 2016

Coraline made a realistic Plastimake eyeball.

To get that detailed iris effect Coraline printed out a picture, glued it onto the Plastimake and applied a small amount of varnish on top. The veins are small pieces of red string.

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Icy horns

31 Oct 2016

Victoria made a pair of icy Plastimake horns for this awesome snow queen costume.

By the way, if you’re wondering, that is a prosthetic nose!

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Formic alien ant

20 Oct 2016

Amitay used Plastimake to create this incredible model of an alien ant. It’s inspired by the “Formic” alien species from the Ender’s Game series. Amitay writes:

The exact form was taken from the prequel series: First Formic War. This Formic is carrying a pest control tank (to clean the earth of earthlings).

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Wheelchair modifications

19 Oct 2016

Jason used Plastimake to add a new foot plate and ergonomic brake levers to his wheelchair. He writes:

I love this stuff. Made myself a new wheelchair platform foot plate. It's working pretty well. And new handles for my brake levers.

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Scarf ring

18 Oct 2016

Jane made a simple Plastimake scarf ring.

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Pacifier display

17 Oct 2016

Cole used Plastimake to create an ornamental vine for storing pacifiers.

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Kylo Ren Lightsaber

14 Oct 2016

Kaitlin made a little Plastimake lightsaber.

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Glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls

13 Oct 2016

Michael used Plastimake to add glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls to his camping gear. This simple hack makes his bag much easier to use at night.

He writes:

I used 0.5g of glow powder in each ball. The amount of light that comes out of them is amazing.

I used a small zip tie on the end of a U-shaped piece of reflective paracord. I cut the dag off and then melted the end of the rope to fuse it over the edge of the zip tie (to stop the ball having any chance of falling off).

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Minion

12 Oct 2016

Melissa made a Plastimake Minion!

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Paintbrush stand

11 Oct 2016

Rachael made a neat little stand to hold her paintbrushes in place. She writes:

I made a stand for my paintbrushes. Each groove is for each specific brush, so they wont fall out :D I'm really happy with it because it stops me getting paint all over my desk.

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Dragonglass dagger

10 Oct 2016

Ffion made a dragonglass dagger out of Plastimake, as seen in Game of Thrones. It’ll come in handy when the White Walkers arrive!

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Horrific phone case

07 Oct 2016

Ingvar used Plastimake to create this horrific phone case. That’s one way to stand out from the crowd!

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Budgerigars

06 Oct 2016

Michelle made an adorable pair of Plastimake budgerigars. Each bird is about 4cm tall, we absolutely love this colourful marbled effect!

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Roses

14 Mar 2016

Melissa made a colourful bouquet of Plastimake roses.

We've seen some of Melissa's Plastimake flowers before, it's really cool to see how her sculpting skills have improved!

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Alice in Wonderland hat

08 Mar 2016

Emma used Plastimake to create ornaments for this Alice in Wonderland inspired hat.

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Charmander

03 Mar 2016

Another Plastimake Pokémon! Gypsy used coloured Plastimake and a permanent marker to create this cute little Charmander model.

We've already seen a Plastimake Pikachu and Electabuzz, gotta catch them all :)

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Tortoise

08 Dec 2015

A Plastimake tortoise wanders along the shoreline.

We used 100g of Plastimake to create this 11cm tall model.

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Headphone stand

25 Sep 2015

Alon made an elegant headphone stand out of Plastimake. Check out the neat little clip for holding the cable in place!

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Dragon bracelets

23 Sep 2015

Kimber used Plastimake to create a pair of dragon bracelets. We're loving this unique sculpting style. You'll find many more interesting projects on Kimber's Instagram.

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Green dinosaur

22 Sep 2015

Robin made an adorable little green dinosaur out of Plastimake.

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Repaired thongs

18 Sep 2015

Victoria used Plastimake to repair a broken pair of thongs (the footwear kind of thongs, not the underwear kind).

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Jewellery stand

16 Sep 2015

Paul made a handy Plastimake jewellery stand to keep his rings organised.

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Xbox controller repair

14 Sep 2015

Here's a neat repair for a broken Xbox controller. Implemented by Stephen, an 11yr old Plastimake technician.

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Thor toy conversion

11 Sep 2015

Lee used Plastimake to convert an old toy into a Thor action figure by adding a new cape, hand and hammer. The Plastimake hammer even has movement-activated LEDs embedded inside!

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Skull mask & necklace

08 Sep 2015

Byrn used Plastimake to create this awesome skull mask, tastefully accessorised with a matching skeletal necklace.

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Heart headband

04 Sep 2015

Emma used Plastimake to create this cute heart headband for her sister.

Because Plastimake is light, strong and nontoxic, it's perfect for this kind of wearable sculpture.

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Potato from Hell

03 Sep 2015

Esmerelda used Plastimake to sculpt… a Potato from Hell! Its single staring eye was plucked from an innocent doll's face, don't stare into it for too long...

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Mecha model

02 Sep 2015

Here's a seriously cool Plastimake project. Ronald made a 9cm tall, fully articulated Plastimake Mecha featuring 23 separate parts with interchangeable hands and weapons. We're impressed!

Ronald sculpted the ball joints by hand, then created the sockets by moulding Plastimake around the ball joint from a commercial plastic toy.

This is one of Ronald's early experiments with Plastimake, we can't wait to see what he comes up with next!

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Sunglasses nose pads

17 Jul 2015

We made some Plastimake nose pads for a pair of broken sunglasses. Good as new!

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Pikachu

14 Jul 2015

Jason made a super cute Plastimake Pikachu! He added a coat of enamel paint to get that nice glossy effect.

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Finger brace

13 Jul 2015

Scot used Plastimake to create a custom-fitted, strong, lightweight finger brace for his wife. He writes:

My wife cut her finger deeply and the Dr gave her a brace to keep her from bending the finger. The brace was a HUGE aluminium contraption and didn't serve its purpose. So a custom Plastimake brace was perfect!

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Baby Groot necklace charm

08 Jul 2015

A.R. Tresize used Plastimake and acrylic paint to create this tiny Baby Groot necklace charm.

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Tyrannosaurus Rex

07 Jul 2015

Alexis and her daughter made this charming Tyrannosaurus Rex out of Plastimake. Alexis writes:

Your product is really fun and the strength of the object when its cold is amazing.

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Knitting needle repair

06 Jul 2015

Erica used a tiny piece of Plastimake to repair her knitting needle.

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Cartoon character

03 Jul 2015

Dan received some Plastimake as a birthday gift (how thoughtful!), this awesome little character was his first creation.

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Pick holder

02 Jul 2015

Byrn was having a hard time keeping track of his guitar picks, so he hired a Plastimake studio assistant to help out.

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Board game flag

01 Jul 2015

Jan used a little bit of Plastimake to create a new flag piece for a board game. She writes:

Can you guess which flag has been missing from my board game for the past 20 years?

I have to say, it was messy to make, experimenting with molds and olive oil, but the result is quite good.

I like your product very much!

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Judge Death visor

01 Jun 2015

Steve used Plastimake to create the visor for this impressive Judge Death helmet.

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Clash of Clans model

26 May 2015

This Clash of Clans action figure was sculpted by a young Plastimake artist.

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Hoof support

25 May 2015

Hilda used a small piece of Plastimake to temporarily patch her horse's hoof. She writes:

I used Plastimake to form a support for the outside edge of the hoof when a piece broke away.

I took boiling water to the paddock in a thermos, put the water into a mug with a small amount of Plastimake.

When it was soft I quickly fitted it between the hoof wall and the shoe, ensuring none went as far as the sole as that would have caused a 'stone bruise'.

This was a temporary quick fix until the farrier could get there.

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Crochet hook handles

15 May 2015

Donna used Plastimake to create custom handles for her crochet hooks. She writes:

"My son pointed me towards this to make new crochet hook handles and I love it! It's light and easy to use."

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Zombie fangs

14 May 2015

Scot made a set of rotten zombie fangs out of Plastimake. Gross!

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Phone stand

13 May 2015

Ondra used Plastimake to create this neat little phone stand. He writes:

Do you also hate holding phones while watching a movie or calling on Skype? This took me 10 minutes!

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Purple Dragon

12 May 2015

Brent made a ferocious Plastimake dragon.

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Ratchet handle

11 May 2015

Phil made a comfortable Plastimake handle for an old furniture trolley.

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Key repair

11 Feb 2015

The keyring attachment on Melanie's car key has been broken for the last 5 years. After a quick Plastimake repair it's good as new!

Melanie writes:

Not the best craftsmanship, but I can finally put my car key on a key ring after 5 years! I am so happy, thank you!

This seems to be a relatively common problem, we've seen a few similar examples in the past.

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Board game pieces

06 Feb 2015

Talya lost an important piece from her Carcassonne board game, so she made two Plastimake replacements! She writes:

I love your wonderful product :) We had lost a "meeple" from our Carcassonne game, and I use Plastimake to replace it. I tried at first to make the mold using Plastimake, but that was less successful.

I ended up making the mold from silicone, and the Meeple from Plastimake, and it’s perfect. I’m sending you a picture of the original wooden part (on the left), and the 2 plastimake castings I made from it.

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Satyr hooves

05 Feb 2015

Alina made a pair of Satyr boots with Plastimake hooves.

Each hoof required about 125g of Plastimake and was painted with brown and black acrylics.

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Terrarium rocks

03 Feb 2015

Sarah used Plastimake to create a realistic rocky outcrop for a terrarium. She writes:

Recently used Plastimake to sculpt a rockscape for a terrarium I made for my brother and his girlfriend for Christmas based off a photograph. I usually use Sculpey for model making but I'd had my starter kit sitting around for awhile and decided to give something new a try (I also thought it would be a good choice as originally I wanted it to hold water). The natural texture of the Plastimake worked amazingly well for the rockface.

Or will you make a fake dog poo to prank your friends?

We used 20g of Plastimake to create this 5cm "model".

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Maleficent horns

01 Jan 2015

Edyn used Plastimake to create a set of horns inspired by Maleficent, the Mistress of All Evil. She writes:

So for Christmas I got this Plastimake stuff (which is great and you should buy it) that you put in hot water and mould and whatnot and anyway I made Maleficent horns (they're attached to a wig).

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Black snake

29 Dec 2014

This Plastimake snake is entirely nontoxic and nonvenomous.

We used 20g of Plastimake to create this 10cm model.

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Elephant

28 Dec 2014

A Plastimake Elephant wanders through the desert.

We used 20g of Plastimake to create this 10cm model.

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Spiderman

23 Dec 2014

Never fear, Plastimake Spiderman is here!

We used 20g of Plastimake to create this 10cm model.

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Dalmatian

21 Dec 2014

A disobedient Plastimake Dalmatian.

We used 20g of Plastimake to create this 10cm long model.

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Teeth charms

15 Dec 2014

Pinky Fang made these cute little teeth charms out of Plastimake.

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Rabbit antlers

12 Dec 2014

Something a bit different today.

Justine Nicole Clarke made a set of bookends featuring a taxidermy rabbit with golden Plastimake antlers!

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Ant

11 Dec 2014

This Plastimake ant enjoys spending quality time with its sisters.

We used 20g of Plastimake to make this ant,it's about 10cm long.

The trick to making models like this is to create each body segment and leg separately, let them cool, then re-heat the surface of each piece and join them together.

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LED lamp

10 Dec 2014

Emily made this beautiful lamp out of Plastimake. It's illuminated by an LED and a battery encased within the lamp. Emily writes:

I thought I would send through a few images of my final light design using Plastimake. The product was great to work with and would definitely use again.

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Frog

05 Dec 2014

Unlike some other things, this Plastimake frog is 100% biodegradable.

This model is 7cm long and required 20g of Plastimake.

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Fairy

04 Dec 2014

Kimberley made a Plastimake fairy. This fairy is about 15cm tall and lives in a flower pot. Kimberley writes:

I love how simple and quick it was to use Plastimake!

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"Manilow" sculpture

01 Dec 2014

Another spectacular Plastimake sculpture by Simon Scheuerle. This creature's name is Manilow.

Simon used a range of other mediums to complete this piece, including epoxy resin, glass, acrylic hair and paint.

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Fishing lures

28 Nov 2014

We made some Plastimake fishing lures. Plastimake is strong, non-toxic and slightly heavier than water so it's ideal for making your own lures. The green one even glows in the dark!

To ensure that the hooks are securely attached to the lure, we tied two brass swivels to a piece of fishing line and embedded it into the lure.

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Antlers

26 Nov 2014

Do you remember the "Knights who say Ni" from the classic film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"?

Matt made a superb recreation of their distinctive helmet, he created the antlers by forming Plastimake over PVC pipe then scratching the surface with a fork to get a realistic texture.

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Thumb prosthesis

21 Nov 2014

Today's example project is a bit special. Roz made a Plastimake thumb prosthesis for her friend who recently lost his thumb in an accident. She moulded Plastimake directly over the stump so it's a perfect fit, then she fitted a glove over the top to hold it in place. He's now able to pick things up between his thumb and fingers again.

Roz writes:

Today I made a thumb for my friend who cut his own thumb off with a saw.

The thumb is shaped so that he can now pick up things between thumb and finger.

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Amanita muscaria mushroom

18 Nov 2014

A Plastimake Amanita muscaria mushroom emerges from the moist soil.

This model required 20g of Plastimake and is 6cm tall.

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Sushi

17 Nov 2014

Would you care for a plate of Plastimake sushi? It looks better than it tastes!

Each piece os sushi required 20g of Plastimake.

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Blue monster

14 Nov 2014

Alex used 20g of Plastimake to create this little blue monster.

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Black cat

13 Nov 2014

Few animals are the subject of as many myths, both good and evil, as the black cat. So, naturally, we made one out of Plastimake!

This model is 10cm tall and required 20g of Plastimake.

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Velociraptor

12 Nov 2014

An unexpectedly adorable Plastimake Velociraptor.

This model is about 10cm tall and required 20g of Plastimake.

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Poppy badge

11 Nov 2014

Katie made a Plastimake Poppy badge for Remembrance Day.

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Halloween mask

05 Nov 2014

Dom made this horrific Plastimake mask for Halloween. Unsurprisingly, he scared his friends and passers by while wearing it - mission accomplished!

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Spider fangs

04 Nov 2014

The Halloween costume photos are rolling in this week, check out this enormous set of spider fangs! They may well be the biggest Plastimake fangs we've ever seen.

I used my Plastimake sample to whip up some oversized spider fangs for Halloween! I loved how easy it was to use and that there was no messy cleanup. I moulded the Plastimake to my top teeth while it was warm and was able to pop them in and out easily once set. Can't imagine how else I could have whipped these up, let alone in just half an hour. Thank you!

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Zombie costume

03 Nov 2014

The 2014 Canberra Zombie Walk was on Saturday. There was no shortage of ripped clothes and dripping blood, but Steve really went the extra mile with this gory masterpiece. He used Plastimake to create the teeth, jaw and exposed brain for this spectacular zombie costume. Steve writes:

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Thong repair

01 Nov 2014

David used a small piece of green Plastimake to repair a broken thong (the footwear kind of thong, not the underwear kind). One year later and his repair is still holding up well!

Let's preempt some inevitable confusion by reminding our American readers that here in Australia this type of sandal is known a "thong" rather than a "flip flop" :)

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Rose

31 Oct 2014

We made a 20g Plastimake rose.

Check out the original Plastimake rose project to learn how to make one yourself!

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Double sided spoon

These adorable Plastimake Minions were sculpted by an 8 year old Plastimake artist.

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Phantom of the Opera mask

20 Oct 2014

Penny made a Phantom of the Opera Mask out of Plastimake. She writes:

I used Plastimake to create a personally moulded Phantom of the Opera mask for a costume party. Fits great, holds to my face and is super comfortable. Thanks Plastimake team!

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Drink figurine

17 Oct 2014

A Plastimake figurine stars in the latest Wild Turkey ad! This charming little gentleman was sculpted out of Plastimake by the talented cake decorator Victoria Keith.

Victoria writes:

I purchased some Plastimake a while back. I was commissioned to make two figurines for a Wild Turkey online ad, just thought you would like to see the finished product.

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Crown

16 Oct 2014

Mickeela used 100g of Plastimake to create this striking crown. She writes:

Thanks so much for the Plastimake it worked perfectly for what I needed it for. This crown was the result :-)

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Banana

15 Oct 2014

We made a 20g Plastimake banana. Actual banana for scale.

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Blade of Woe

14 Oct 2014

Alice made a Plastimake replica of the Blade of Woe, a powerful dagger from the video game Skyrim.

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Mushrooms

13 Oct 2014

Janis made some decorative Plastimake mushrooms for her pot plants.

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Skull bangles

10 Oct 2014

Donna made a set of Plastimake bangles with a skull hanger.

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Zelda keychains

01 Oct 2014

Nanumi made these Zelda themed keychains out of Plastimake. She writes:

I finally got around to making something with my free sample of Plastimake! It's super awesome stuff and I had a lot of fun with it :)

Please find attached some Zelda themed keychains I made. They turned out so well I'm going to give them to my friend as a birthday present!

I am definitely going to buy some more Plastimake soon! It's awesome!

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Cable release adaptor

19 Sep 2014

Desi made a Plastimake cable release adaptor for his digital camera. He writes:

Problem: I need a cable release for my microscopy camera, but Nikon doesn't make one for the P330 and their alternative solution (a wifi adapter that interacts with your phone) is both expensive and slow.

Solution: This camera is for microscopy only, so I can be a bit less elegant about the hack. I rolled my own adapter out of:

To get that worn metallic look Jessica used a base coat of black spray paint combined with silver rub and buff.

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Dancing baby Groot

10 Sep 2014

Steve used Plastimake to create this dancing baby Groot, a character from the film Guardians of the Galaxy. He writes:

Just wanted to share these photos of my Plastimake "Dancing Baby Groot" from the film Guardians of the Galaxy. Tried out a new technique with a heat gun as well as boiling water. Only suffered a few burns, but was able to get the swept back hair effect.

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Flame prop

09 Sep 2014

Penny made this neat little floating flame prop out of Plastimake. She writes:

Making some great costume pieces with Plastimake, including this 'floating' flame for my Flame Princess costume from Adventure Time. Thanks for this awesome product.

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Marionette head

28 Aug 2014

Steven has been making a marionette puppet recently. Here's a work-in-progress photo of the puppet's Plastimake head, we're impressed!

Steven writes:

Plastimake really is a fantastic product, I love it!

This is not quite finished, but it's the head of a marionette I'm making at CIT. I need years more practice playing with getting colour separation for some bits and not stuffing up existing bits whilst adjusting others, but loving this serious attempt at using it for more than just fixing stuff.

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Batgirl mask

22 Aug 2014

Rebecca used Plastimake to create this sleek Batgirl mask.

Photos by V. Cascioli and Collin Kerr.

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Botanica Transformer

29 Jul 2014

Jerry used Plastimake to create this model of Botanica, a Transformer from the Beast Machines TV series.

Once the Plastimake had cooled he painted it to get that nice colour gradient effect.

It's especially impressive considering that this is Jerry's first ever Plastimake project!

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Gold llamas

25 Jul 2014

We made a pair of gold llamas by mixing powdered metallic pigment into Plastimake. These figures were inspired by some gold llamas we spotted at the National Gallery of Australia's "Gold and the Incas" exhibition earlier in the year.

Each llama required 35g of Plastimake Sculpting Formula and 0.5g of metallic pigment. We used Jacquard Sunset Gold pigment for these llamas, however any metallic pigment that you can find at your local art store should do the trick.

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Dr Who robot mask

22 Jul 2014

Clyde made this amazing Dr Who robot mask out of Plastimake. It's a D84 Voc robot to be precise.

Clyde started by sculpting a clay model. Then he used the model to create a plaster-of-Paris mould. Then he pressed Plastimake into the mould to get the final wearable helmet!

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Kiwi

16 Jul 2014

We made a Plastimake Kiwi. By the way, we're now shipping Plastimake to New Zealand!

This model is 10cm tall and required 170g of Plastimake Sculpting Formula. Here's how we made it:

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Orthotic support

08 Jul 2014

Kate used Plastimake to create custom supports for her orthotics. Her podiatrist was so impressed that now she's also started making orthotic supports out of Plastimake!

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Bunny creature

03 Jul 2014

Here's another fantastic Plastimake sculpture by Canberra artist Simon Scheuerle.

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Hose clip

26 Jun 2014

Andrew made a Plastimake clip to hold a CamelBak hose onto his bicycle's handlebars. He cleverly modelled his clip's design off an existing 3D printed version. Andrew writes:

The green piece I'm holding is a 3D printed clip to hold a CamelBak hydration hose onto the handlebars of a mountain bike. The CamelBak bladder is in a frame bag, this is an offroad touring mountain bike setup. I borrowed the "proper" one from a friend to use as the example to work from.

The white one is of course the Plastimake one that I made. It works very well!

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Ankylosaurus

02 Jun 2014

A Plastimake Ankylosaurus emerges from the undergrowth.

We used 40g of Plastimake Sculpting Formula to create this 15cm long model.

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Chair leg cap

30 May 2014

Paul made a replacement Plastimake leg cap for his favourite chair. The original foot had snapped off leaving an exposed metal tip.

He even used the Plastimake Colouring Kit so that the new foot matches the colour of the upholstery!

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Political figurine

23 May 2014

Sarah used Plastimake to create this satirical political figurine.

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Typing splint

15 May 2014

Spike used Plastimake to create this innovative typing splint.

He reports that it works so well that he has been requested to make more of them!

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Skull mask

15 Apr 2014

Jessica used Plastimake to create this impressive skull mask. More specifically, it's the Hero's Shade mask from the Legend of Zelda.

To create this mask, Jessica carefully formed some Plastimake Sculpting Formula over her husband's face. She then put a hinge on the jaw so that he can still talk! The mask fits his face perfectly so it didn't take much to keep it attached to his face.

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Tyrannosaurus

02 Apr 2014

A Plastimake Tyrannosaurus stalks its prey across the Australian wilderness.

Alex used about 50g of Plastimake Sculpting Formula to create this 9cm tall model.

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Stegosaurus

31 Mar 2014

We made a Plastimake Stegosaurus.

This guy required about 50g of Plastimake Sculpting Formula and a few colouring pellets from the Plastimake Colouring Kit.

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Acorn tea set

17 Mar 2014

Pixie made this adorable miniature tea set by adding Plastimake handles and spouts onto acorns. She writes:

What you do when you've just gone for a walk with small people and you really should be cleaning the house: acorn faerie teasets with Plastimake. They need a little superglue to make sure the Plastimake stays on, but I'm outrageously happy with them.

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Stone setting

07 Mar 2014

Llianne used Plastimake to hold a pendant firmly in place while she sets a stone into it. Once the stone was set she put the whole thing in hot water and peeled off the Plastimake.

Llianne writes:

I am a novice jewellery maker. I was looking for something that would hold my setting in place while I pushed the silver or gold over the stone I was setting. As a lot of my settings have wire around the stone it is hard to set the stone in the setting without bending the wire.

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Marquee tent repair

05 Mar 2014

We used some Plastimake to repair the plastic pole connecters on a marquee tent.

The plastic corner pieces had become cracked and distorted. Interestingly, two repairs had been attempted in the past using wire loops and gaffer tape, unfortunately they weren't strong enough to last.

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Ninja cat

03 Mar 2014

The Ninja Cat, surely one of the stealthiest and cutest creatures known to man.

This specimen was created at the Australian National University's Crafternoon event a few weeks ago.

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Spring doorstop

28 Feb 2014

We made a springy doorstop out of Plastimake. Plastimake is slightly flexible and really tough so it works perfectly for projects like this.

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Rivets

24 Feb 2014

Mark made these innovative Plastimake rivets to hold together a costume butterfly knife.

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Modified Nerf guns

21 Feb 2014

Riddick used Plastimake to dramatically modify his Nerf guns. He added customised grips, silencers and a few other accessories.

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Daffodils

19 Feb 2014

Melissa made a bunch of Plastimake daffodils.

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ANU Crafternoon

12 Feb 2014

Yesterday we were at the Crafternoon event at the Australian National University, helping people make costumes and sculptures out of Plastimake. Thanks to everyone who dropped by, we had a blast!

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Colourful flowers

05 Feb 2014

Melissa has been busy making lots of colourful Plastimake flowers.

Head over to Melissa's Facebook page to see more of her creations.

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Mudguard mount 2

03 Feb 2014

Last month we featured Michael's Plastimake mudguard mount. Well, since then he's made version 2, and it's a lot neater!

This simple component holds the mudguard firmly onto his mountain bike as the provided rubber mount was too small.

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Mower handle

29 Jan 2014

Here's a replacement Plastimake handle for a lawnmower's pull cord.

We've seen a similar project in the past, but this one is a lot neater!

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Chin helmet

24 Jan 2014

Have you seen the latest TV ads for the Leukaemia Foundation's "World's Greatest Shave" event? If you look closely at the sky diver's chin you'll see she's wearing a helmet made out of Plastimake!

All the talking chin characters in this campaign were designed and made by Suzi Dent, a multitalented artist from the Gold Coast.

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NGV Workshop

22 Jan 2014

Dale Hardiman ran a Plastimake workshop at the National Gallery of Victoria yesterday. We've heard it was a great success!

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Bangles & rings

20 Jan 2014

Plastimake is ideal for making last-minute props and accessories. We made a bunch of colourful bangles and rings for a costume party over the weekend.

The trick for making nice round bangles is to form your Plastimake around the base of a wine bottle. Then dip it in a bowl of cold water. With a bit of practice you can make then surprisingly quickly.

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Pterodactyl

15 Jan 2014

Terrence made an awesome Plastimake Pterodactyl.

This isn't the first Plastimake dinosaur we've seen from Terrence, check out his T-Rex from a few weeks ago.

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Saara's creatures

13 Jan 2014

Local Canberra artist Saara March uses a wide range of materials for her sculptures, including Plastimake! Check out these two adorable Plastimake specimens from her 2012 exhibition.

These pieces are titled "Quickly" and "Seafaring Strawberry".

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Mannequin repair

10 Jan 2014

Fran used Plastimake to repair a mannequin's hand.

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Rose ring

08 Jan 2014

Kate made this gorgeous Rose Ring out of Plastimake.

She was inspired by our original Red Roses project from back in 2012.

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Mudguard mount

06 Jan 2014

Michael used Plastimake to mount a new mudguard on his mountain bike. He writes:

I purchased a front mudguard for my downhill mountain bike. Unfortunately the rubber mount that goes inside the bike was too small, so I put the bike upside down chucked some Plastimake in boiling water then did what I needed to do.

Works an absolute treat. 13kms later and it's still on the bike after some jumps etc.

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Christmas baubles

25 Dec 2013

We made a few Christmas baubles out of Plastimake.

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Angel

19 Dec 2013

Paul made a beautiful Plastimake angel.

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Dinosaur

11 Dec 2013

Terrence made a Plastimake dinosaur.

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Skull fridge magnets

09 Dec 2013

Ryan made these colourful skull fridge magnets by embedding magnets into Plastimake.

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Reindeer

06 Dec 2013

We made a majestic Plastimake reindeer.

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Two-Face costume

02 Dec 2013

Steve used Plastimake to create jawbones and teeth for this gruesome Two-Face costume.

Niki used Plastimake to create the horns and spikes on this impressive Bowser costume.

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"Lemon On Your Lover" film

13 Nov 2013

Check out this awesome film clip for "Lemon On Your Lover", the latest track from Canberra band Cracked Actor.

It features a range of Plastimake props and costumes created by Julia Johnson - can you spot them all?

Head over to film maker Luke McGrath's blog for a fascinating description of the creative process.

Steve made this neat Skull Cane for a Halloween costume. He used Plastimake to firmly attach a cheap plastic skull onto a piece of wooden dowel.

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Illuminated emu egg

23 Oct 2013

Hilary used Plastimake to create an illuminated emu egg prop for an upcoming theatre performance.

It's a really fascinating project involving styrofoam carving, hacked LEDs and paper mache. Head over to Hilary's blog to read a detailed description of how it was made.

You can see this prop for yourself at Biami, an interactive theatre and dance performance opening this weekend in Canberra as part of the centenary celebration.

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GoPro helmet mount

18 Oct 2013

This Plastimake helmet mount for a GoPro camera was recently spotted at the ANU School of Art.

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Silicone caps

16 Oct 2013

Steven made some replacement Plastimake caps for a tube of silicone sealant. He writes:

I got sick of buying silicone sealant each time I need it because the cap always seems to split and dry out the old stuff. So Plastimake to the rescue. Before opening my latest purchase I figured I would make 2 spare caps by pressing Plastimake over the end of the tube. Also makes a much stronger cap with a larger contact area to make the seal better. Will test it out over the next month or two.

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Respirator strap repair

14 Oct 2013

Vincent used a small piece of Plastimake to repair a broken strap on his respirator.

He had already tried repairing it with gaffer tape, but found that it would constantly slip and require adjustment. In contrast, the Plastimake repair has held strong for months.

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Drill press adaptor

11 Oct 2013

Here's a sturdy Plastimake adaptor for fitting a standard electric drill into a drill press.

This Plastimake project was spotted in a local Canberra artist's studio.

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Ray-Ban repair

09 Oct 2013

Rom-head used some Plastimake to repair his Ray-Bans… in two places! He writes:

I used a pair of 3D glasses from the cinema as a donor for a portion of an arm to repair my folding Ray-Ban sunglasses. I did a simple repair for the time being with some Plastimake and string for structure and support.

The folding bridge also gave way in my pocket. With some fine wire and some Plastimake I returned the glasses to their original functionality.

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Ergonomic mouse

16 Sep 2013

Michael made an ergonomic Plastimake attachment for his computer mouse. He writes:

I had a pretty niche project requirement and knew that Plastimake would be perfect for the job!

Through a period of heavy computer use I have been getting sore wrists. I could see that by constantly gripping my mouse with my thumb and third finger to lift the mouse up, I was over working something. It affected both my play and career not being able to use a mouse for more then a few hours a day.

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Burlesque costume

13 Sep 2013

Zoë Felice made this spectacular burlesque costume out of Plastimake. This particular costume was created for a client's "Inside Out" burlesque routine.

To create this costume Zoë formed many small pieces of Plastimake over a curved section of waxed cardboard. She then attached the Plastimake pieces to a nude mesh base.

The model featured in this photo is Bella de Jac, photography by Caveboy Studios. For many more amazing burlesque costumes head over to Zoë's website.

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Camera stand attachment

11 Sep 2013

02 Sep 2013

Steve made a Plastimake Pokémon for his daughter's Book Week costume. He writes:

My daughter’s school had their Book Week assembly last Friday. They were allowed to come dressed as their favourite book character. My daughter chose "Pikachu" from Pokemon. Could I find a Pikachu onsie in her size? NO!

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Scissor handle repair

30 Aug 2013

We used some Plastimake to repair a broken handle on this pair of scissors.

The plastic handle had previously snapped off due to some vigorous cutting. First we applied a few drops of superglue to fix the handle in place. Then we formed some warm Plastimake around plastic handle and metal blade.

The internal flange that fastens the hold in place had snapped away, causing the bolt to slide straight through the hold.

Comic cleverly formed some warm Plastimake around the head of the bolt so that it can no longer slide through the hold. He reports that the final result is very sturdy.

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Lightweight antlers

16 Aug 2013

Mark blended polystyrene granules into warm Plastimake to create this lightweight antler headdress. He writes:

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Ice cream prop

12 Aug 2013

Dallandra used Plastimake to create an ice cream prop. More specifically, it's a sea salt ice cream inspired by the Kingdom Hearts video game. Dallandra writes:

Plastimake was coloured blue by mixing in a little paint, softly sanded after shaping for that 'frosty' look, and dry brushed with white for extra definition.

Keep up with Dallandra's costume creations over at the Cosplusplay Facebook page.

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Lamp shaft repair

09 Aug 2013

Paul used some Plastimake to repair a broken lamp.

The threaded section on the upper half of the lamp base had been stripped away. This meant that the bulb and lamp shade would fall off to the side.

Paul simply formed a small piece of Plastimake around the point where the bulb meets the base. Good as new!

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Laptop cable repair

07 Aug 2013

Here's a clever Plastimake solution for a damaged laptop charger cable:

A cable on my Dell notebook was frayed due to it being a (stupidly) straight cable and constantly being bent.

Once it stopped working I resoldered it and rehoused it by wrapping it in Plastimake and formed it into a right-angled cable to keep it from getting bent. Here's the finished moulding, it was later finished off with some heat-shrink to cover it up.

YAY Plastimake

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Hybrid toy: Raptor-Zebra

Pete made a Plastimake can holder for his boat.

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Office chair repair

26 Jul 2013

Paul used some black Plastimake to repair a wheel on his swivel chair.

The plastic bracket holding the caster wheel in place had cracked, causing the wheel to fall out.

To solve the problem, Paul held the wheel in place and formed some warm Plastimake around the cracked plastic bracket. The new Plastimake bracket is very strong and holds the caster wheel firmly in place.

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LED diffuser

24 Jul 2013

Blunty made a Plastimake enclosure for an LED "Joule Thief". It diffuses the light nicely and makes the circuit a lot more durable. A "Joule Thief" is a simple circuit that can run on a flat AA battery for hours.

Plastimake and LEDs go really well together. Plastimake is slightly translucent which creates a neat glowing effect when an LED is embedded inside. Although some LEDs can get warm, they won't get hot enough to soften Plastimake unless they are extremely high powered modules.

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Fox model

22 Jul 2013

Mark made this delightful little fox out of Plastimake. He used permanent markers to add some colour once the Plastimake had cooled.

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Wheel repair

19 Jul 2013

Paul used Plastimake to repair a cracked roller wheel on his exercise bike.

Check out Ben's Instructable project page for more photos and detailed step-by-step instructions.

Mark made an ergonomic Plastimake handle for his gardening knife.

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RC helicopter strut

24 Jun 2013

We used some bamboo and a small piece of black Plastimake to replace the strut on this radio controlled helicopter. The original strut had been lost after a particularly hard crash.

First we cut the bamboo strut to size and glued it in place with Superglue. Then we applied 0.5g of black Plastimake around the base of the strut to hold it firmly in place.

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Turntable component

19 Jun 2013

Michael used Plastimake to create a custom component for his turntable. This assembly is used to adjust the vertical tracking angle of the turntable's tonearm.

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Costume horns

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31 May 2013

We made a custom Plastimake spanner to help fasten a nut in a hard-to-reach spot. Plastimake is perfect for making custom tools to solve specific problems like this.

It was a tricky task, we had to hold the metal nut firmly inside the canteen while screwing in the fuel tap from the outside. The problem was that a regular spanner is far too wide to fit into the mouth of the canteen.

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Towel hook

Mark applied some Plastimake to the underside of a rug to stop the corner curling up.

Here's how he did it:

Push hot Plastimake into the underside of the rug and hold it flat while it cools. I used about 2 tablespoons of Plastimake and worked it deep into the underside of the rug. It ended up being about 2cm wide and extends about 10cm each direction from the corner. It has lasted a few weeks now with no problems. I was worried it may "tap" when stepped on, but it doesn't. Now we have a nice flat rug again.

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Motorcycle mirror repair

20 May 2013

We repaired this motorcycle rear-view mirror with a bit of black Plastimake.

The bike was dropped at slow speed last week. Fortunately there was no damage to the rider or the bike, except for this cracked mirror.

It was a quick and easy repair. We simply mixed up some black Plastimake using the Plastimake Colouring Kit, then applied it around the broken plastic. The Plastimake formed nicely over the ball-and-socket-joint, firmly holding it in place.

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Lamp repair

17 May 2013

We used Plastimake to repair the base of this old lamp.

The lamp was dropped many years ago, causing the base to smash into pieces. Although it had been partially glued back together, about half the pieces were lost forever.

We started by using an apple and some BluTak to prop the lamp up the correct position. Then we formed warm Plastimake around the base. Once the Plastimake cooled we were able to remove the apple and BluTak from underneath the lamp.

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Hybrid toy: Zeb-Raptor

15 May 2013

Rarely seen in the wild, the Zeb-Raptor's speed is only matched by its stubbornness. This is another unique species created by fusing plastic toy animal parts together with Plastimake.

For more exampels of plastic toys joined together with Plastimake, check out the Camel-Saurus and the Ape-Raptor.

Mark used permanent markers to add the final colourful touches to this creation.

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Ninja fridge magnet

13 May 2013

We made a ninja fridge magnet out of Plastimake. This project requires a combination of techniques that we've outlined in previous examples.

We started by colouring some black Plastimake using the Plastimake Colouring Kit.

Then we formed the black Plastimake into a figurine, as described in this article from March last year.

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Fridge drawer repair

10 May 2013

We used some Plastimake to repair this cracked fridge drawer.

At some point the drawer had been pulled out of the fridge too forcefully, causing a large crack to emerge down the middle of the drawer.

We started the repair by using a Dremel tool to grind six small holes along the edges of the crack. Then we formed some warm Plastimake along the broken area. Pushing the soft Plastimake into the drilled holes created small Plastimake "rivets" that hold it all together.

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Hybrid toy: Camel-Saurus

08 May 2013

The graceful Camel-Saurus. Another unique species created by fusing plastic toy animal parts together with Plastimake.

Mark used permanent markers to add the final colourful touches to his creation. Check out his Ape-Raptor to see another creative animal hybrid made out of plastic toy parts.

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Ninja turtle toy accessories

06 May 2013

Judith made some miniature Plastimake weapons for this Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle toy.

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Bike seat repair

03 May 2013

Rom-head repaired his bicycle seat with Plastimake. He writes:

I used Plastimake to replace the front bolt holding the rails to the pan. The threads had been stripped and it would have meant the end of a great saddle.

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Laptop hinge repair

01 May 2013

Simone used Plastimake to repair the hinge on her laptop. The top corner of the original plastic hinge had broken off, causing it to lift up each time the laptop was opened. It only took a small piece of Plastimake to hold it firmly in place.

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Hybrid toy: Ape-Raptor

29 Apr 2013

Mark has been using Plastimake to fuse plastic toy animals into unexpected hybrids. Today we meet a noble beast: the Winged Ape-Raptor. Stay tuned for more outlandish chimeras over the coming weeks!

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Snail fridge magnets

26 Apr 2013

We made a bunch of snail fridge magnets. The spiral shells were made by casting Plastimake into sea shells. We also embedded a small magnet in the bottom of each snail so it sticks to the fridge door. Here's how you can make some too:

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Pokémon model

22 Apr 2013

Check out this awesome little Pokémon model sent in by a talented Plastimake customer. It's based on the Electabuzz Pokémon, to be precise.

The yellow body was coloured using the Plastimake Colouring Kit. The black stripes were added with permanent marker.

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Fishing net repair

17 Apr 2013

We used some Plastimake to repair this old fishing net.

It's a vintage net, over time the wooden handle had separated from the metal net causing it to become loose and wobbly.

We placed some warm Plastimake over the end of the wooden handle before sliding it into the base of the net. The Plastimake was squeezed into the gap between the net and the handle which removed the wobble entirely. We added an extra loop of Plastimake around the base of the net to make it even stronger. The final result is incredibly sturdy.

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Ghostly finger puppet

15 Apr 2013

Mark made a ghostly Plastimake finger puppet that glows in the dark. He writes:

I made it by grating some "glow in the dark" chalk and mushing the powder into the Plastimake. I then folded and twisted the Plastimake several times. The result was a blob of Plastimake which worked normally (though it didn't go clear when hot), but also glows in the dark.

Check out this star we made a few weeks ago to see another example of glow in the dark Plastimake.

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Melbourne workshop

12 Apr 2013

Dale Hardiman ran a Plastimake workshop at the Northcity4 Jewellery Studio a few weeks ago. By all reports it was a great success, here are the fruits of their labour!

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Helmet clips

10 Apr 2013

We made some tiny Plastimake clips to stop these bike helmet straps from flapping around in the wind.

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Swimming goggles clip

08 Apr 2013

Mark made a replacement Plastimake clip for his daughter's swimming goggles. He writes:

The original was lost, but I was able to copy the one from the other side to make a perfectly functional clip.

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Ear wings

05 Apr 2013

Pixie B from Whimsical Pixies made these unique Ear Wings out of Plastimake, wire and clear plastic.

Check out the Whimsical Pixies Etsy store for more examples, or follow their Facebook page to keep up with the latest creations.

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Costume grenade

04 Apr 2013

Dallandra used some Plastimake and an empty soft drink can to create a grenade prop for a costume.

Head over to the Cos Plus Play Facebook page to keep up with Dallandra's impressive costume creations.

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"Head in a jar" aquarium

02 Apr 2013

Mel used Plastimake to create a Futurama-inspired "head in a jar" aquarium. Check out this neat timelapse video of the creation process:

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Easter eggs

29 Mar 2013

We made a few Plastimake Easter eggs. We experimented with both solid and hollow eggs, here's how we made them.

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RC helicopter tail fin

25 Mar 2013

We used a tiny piece of Plastimake to replace the tail fin on this RC helicopter.

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Esky lid repair

22 Mar 2013

We used Plastimake to repair the lid of this old Esky.

The lid had cracked on all four corners. The rest of the Esky is in good shape so we decided to fix it instead of buying a new one.

To solve the problem we made four small balls of Plastimake and formed one around each corner.

Plastimake will stick to some plastics, but not others. In this case we were lucky and it adhered nicely to the lid, creating a really solid bond.

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RC helicopter repair

13 Mar 2013

We used a tiny piece of Plastimake and some gaffer tape to repair this remote controlled helicopter.

The problem was that the plastic component holding the vertical mast in place had cracked, causing it to wobble uncontrollably. We replaced it by forming warm Plastimake around the mast. Once it had cooled we added a drop of superglue to make sure it never comes off. It's now really solid.

The gaffer tape was a simple addition to hold the battery in place.

The final result isn't very glamorous, but it flies!

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Grapes

08 Mar 2013

We made a bunch of Plastimake grapes.

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Fairy sword hilt

06 Mar 2013

Talia and her Dad made a bejewelled hilt for her fairy sword. It took them less than 20 minutes to make.

Mark, Talia's father, describes the process:

I helped my daughter Talia make a grip for her fairy sword (I made the blade and tang). It was shaped and the gems where stuck in by her (she is 5). We then superglued the gems in once the Plastimake had cooled. The whole thing took under 20 minutes, and she was off and playing with her bright new sword.

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Plant pots

04 Mar 2013

Dale Hardiman made a variety of Plastimake plant pots, filled them with organic food waste from the Queen Victoria Markets, then planted some plants!

Plastimake is fully biodegradable, over time these pots will gradually break down into water and carbon dioxide.

This series was created for an exhibition called USEFUL held at Sydney's Carraigeworks earlier in the year.

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Glow-in-the-dark star

01 Mar 2013

We made a glow-in-the-dark star by blending glow-powder into Plastimake.

To make glow-in-the-dark Plastimake, gradually mix 1 teaspoon of glow-in-the-dark powder into 50-100g of Plastimake. You may need to re-heat your Plastimake a couple of times so you can thoroughly mix in the powder.

This star is about 25cm wide and required 80g of Plastimake.

We discovered that our local art supply stores don't stock glow-in-the-dark powder, but there are plenty of sellers on eBay. It's sometimes sold as "phosphorescent powder" or simply "glow-powder".

Plastimake is ideal for making custom handles. We made these particular handles by heating some Plastimake on a small camping stove, it only took a couple of minutes.

Simply form a piece of warm Plastimake around the base of your knife. Gently squeeze the handle while it's still warm to make it exactly the right shape for your hand.

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Door handle

20 Feb 2013

Balt made a replacement Plastimake door handle for his Troopy 4WD.

Usually Plastimake isn't suitable for car-based projects like this. On a hot Summer day the inside of your car can get hotter than 60°C, causing Plastimake to melt. However, this handle is outside of the main cabin so it won't be exposed to extreme heat.

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Colourful Bangles

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11 Feb 2013

Tom Buckland used Plastimake to create spiky teeth for this furry creature. This piece is titled Swine and is 54 x 33 x 42cm.

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I've made something interesting with your great product. I made a large furry creature with lots of sharp teeth. I used Plastimake for the teeth, adding a bit of acrylic to yellow the teeth slightly. Looks great!

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Backscratcher

08 Feb 2013

We made a handy backscratcher out of Plastimake.

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iPhone tripod mount

06 Feb 2013

Jed used Plastimake to mount his iPhone on a camera tripod.

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Costume armoured gloves

04 Feb 2013

Dallandra used Plastimake to create this awesome pair of armoured gloves.

In case you missed it, be sure to check out Dallandra's costume pistol that we posted a few weeks ago. You can follow more of Dallandra's impressive costume projects over at the Cos Plus Play Facebook page.

Dallandra kindly wrote a brief step-by-step guide so you can make some gloves of your own:

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Large Geodesic Sphere

30 Jan 2013

Hi there, I'm Peter Edmunds, founder here at Plastimake and your personal guide to the fun world of hand mouldable plastic.

Today's Plastimake example is a project I made for an exhibition back in 2011. It's a 1-metre-wide sphere made out of 80 Plastimake triangles, all held together with magnets! It sits on top of a modified overhead projector that can project video onto the inside of the sphere.

This was a really fun and challenging project, here's how I made it.

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Dowel coat rack

29 Jan 2013

Grace used two pieces of wooden dowel and some Plastimake to create a unique coat rack.

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Brooches

28 Jan 2013

Joey used Plastimake in silicone moulds to create a variety of finely detailed brooches.

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Snowman accessories

25 Jan 2013

While we're dealing with a record breaking heatwave here in Australia, things look a little different in the Northern Hemisphere. Today's example comes from Paul in the UK, he used Plastimake to create the eyes and nose for a real snowman!

This snowman stands 30cm tall. Paul used the Plastimake Colouring Kit to colour the black eyes and orange nose.

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Microbead scoop & funnel

24 Jan 2013

Tammy made a tiny Plastimake scoop and funnel for working with microbeads.

These things are absolutely minuscule, the two white objects in the bottom left corner are grains of rice! This surely sets a new record for the smallest Plastimake creation we've ever seen.

Tammy writes:

I work with very small microbeads all the time. I was sick of trying to not spill them everywhere. So I made my own funnel and spoon out of Plastimake.

The scoop part on the spoon I made by pushing a ball end pin into it.

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Bottle capper handle

23 Jan 2013

David used some Plastimake rivets to fasten the handle on his beer bottle capper. He writes:

The sheath over the metal handle kept on slipping so I drilled a hole through the handle and the sheath and used Plastimake as a rivet to stop the sheath slipping. It works well.

This amphibious alien is probably quite weird, but the semi translucence of the material reminded me of squids! It stands 10 inches high and I used styrene tube and rods as internal reinforcing. A little acrylic paint was used to bring out textures.

Experimented a little yesterday and found this material to be absolutely superb!

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Dollhouse plant pot

17 Jan 2013

Anna-Maria made a miniature Plastimake plant pot for her dollhouse. She writes:

See this plastic plant pot? I made it. Not using a 3D printer, but with my own two hands and some Plastimake supplied by a workmate.

It's a bit rough but it was my first try at using this fabulous modelling compound which you soften with hot water then mould into shape before letting it cool.

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Frozen Charlotte doll

16 Jan 2013

Joey used Plastimake in a silicone mould to replicate an antique Frozen Charlotte doll. She writes:

Below is a photo of a frozen Charlotte doll that I made using Plastimake. I first made a mould using silicone and an antique Charlotte doll.

She is 3” tall and I dressed her in a bit of antique gauze and a Mother of Pearl button because she was naked! It came out beautiful.

I am so very happy with your product.

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Allen key handle

15 Jan 2013

We made a comfortable Plastimake handle for this Allen key.

This was a super quick and easy project, we simply formed some warm Plastimake around the end of the Allen key. Although Plastimake won't stick to most metals, the L-shape of the Allen key means that the handle won't fall off. Plastimake is strong enough to allow some serious torque with this tool.

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Ice tray robot

14 Jan 2013

Jeff used the Plastimake Colouring Kit with a silicone ice-cube-tray mould to create this neat little robot. He writes:

This robot was made in a silicone push mold (ice cube tray). The key was also molded and attached to the robot after by heating both pieces with a small butane torch. The silicone is a little too flexible, but the results came out OK.

Jeff reports that there was no problem with the robot sticking to the silicone mould.

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Costume pistol

11 Jan 2013

Dallandra used Plastimake to convert a toy Nerf gun into an impressively detailed costume pistol. She had originally planned to use cardboard for this project. Thankfully she discovered Plastimake and found it to be much more robust than cardboard and easier to form into a realistic prop.

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Rake repair

10 Jan 2013

We used a little bit of Plastimake to repair this old rake. The plastic rake-head had split due to some vigorous raking. This made it really difficult to use as the whole thing would bend in half under pressure.

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Spidery creature

09 Jan 2013

Paul found an unusual Plastimake creature creeping around his garden...

Paul used an interesting technique to get the nicely curved legs on this model. He formed thin pieces of Plastimake around a larger tube so that each leg has the same curve. The strong black and red colours were achieved using the Plastimake Colouring Kit.

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Cameo mould

08 Jan 2013

Joey used Plastimake in a Cameo mould, it captured the details quite nicely!

Plastimake will stick to some plastics, but not others. It won't stick to most commercially available moulds that we've tried. Check out these colourful flowers made in an icing mould for another great example of this technique.

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Bicycle cable guide

07 Jan 2013

David used Plastimake to fasten some loose cables to his mountain bike. He writes:

The cables were flapping around and had eroded the aluminium frame.

My local bike shops do not have cable guides, so I made one out of Plastimake and cable tied it to the bike.

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Golf tees

04 Jan 2013

Fleur made some screw-in golf tees out of Plastimake. She was having trouble with store-bought golf tees breaking due to the hard ground where she lives. Fleur reports that these tees have a little bit of flexibility and work great.

We love the corkscrew effect that Fleur has achieved with these tees, we'll have to keep that in mind for future projects!

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Phone dock

02 Jan 2013

Daniel used Plastimake to create a charging dock for his phone, he writes:

Used Plastimake and my phone charger to make a dock for it, trouble with commercially available docks is they don't fit the phone with a cover on it. Doesn't look the best but it works, and if I can be bothered re-doing it I'll make it look a bit better.

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Model train steps

01 Jan 2013

John used Plastimake to create steps for his model train.

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Earrings

31 Dec 2012

Corina used Plastimake to create several pairs of earrings. She writes:

I was amazed at how easy Plastimake is to mould and paint! I made earrings as gifts for friends, and managed to make them all in an afternoon.

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Dinosaur model

18 Dec 2012

Beth used the Plastimake Colouring Kit to create this cute little dinosaur.

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Two-headed dragon

17 Dec 2012

Check out this charming two-headed dragon made by a couple of young Plastimake artists.

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Christmas tree repair

12 Dec 2012

Plastimake saves Christmas! Saskia used Plastimake to repair the base of her Christmas tree.

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Keyboard battery holder

11 Dec 2012

We picked up this fun little keyboard from our local recycling centre for $10. It's really fun to play, but there was a problem - it requires 6 C-size batteries. That's $20 worth of batteries, twice the cost of the keyboard itself!

This didn't seem right. Instead we made a simple Plastimake clip to attach a rechargeable 12v Lithium Ion battery directly to the back of the keyboard.

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Dollhouse items 2

10 Dec 2012

Plastimake is perfect for making miniature dollhouse accessories. We've seen some of Riecke's prize-winning miniature creations in the past, today she's back with a cute Plastimake fireplace and some Plastimake tree branches.

Rieckie used two different colouring techniques for these items. When making the fireplace she started by dying some Plastimake black with the Colouring Kit. She then used different shades of brown paint to highlight the wooden logs.

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GoPro jaw mount

07 Dec 2012

Luigi made a Plastimake jaw mount for his GoPro camera. This gadget lets him easily record video with both hands free.

Projects like this require some extra care and consideration. Firstly, make sure your Plastimake is at a comfortable temperature before putting it anywhere near your mouth. Secondly, take care not to trip over or run into anything while wearing a device like this, the results could be quite painful.

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Electrical probe repair

06 Dec 2012

We used a little bit of red Plastimake to repair this electrical probe.

03 Dec 2012

Owen and his friends made these awesome Plastimake dinosaur masks for a masquerade party.

To get that nice metal look they first spray painted the masks black, then dry brushed them with metallic paint.

To hold the masks in place they used a strip of elastic threaded through small holes on either side of the masks.

For all you budding palaeontologists out there, these specimens are based on the Triceratops and Gorgosaurus.

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Marbled figurines

30 Nov 2012

We used the Plastimake Colouring Kit to create a bunch of figurines with swirling marbled colours.

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Speaker terminal repair

29 Nov 2012

Paul used some red Plastimake to repair a broken speaker terminal.

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Model ear

28 Nov 2012

Kat made a lifelike model ear out of Plastimake. She describes it best:

Plastimake with a tiny bit of terracotta acrylic gauche was perfect for making lifelike fleshy-looking ear for an art project. I used a pin-head sized squeeze of paint and kneaded it in - it lightened to pretty close to my own pasty skin-tone :)

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Tablet stand

27 Nov 2012

Comic made a Plastimake stand for his Nexus 7 tablet. This neat little accessory lets him prop up the screen at a good viewing angle.

There are a couple interesting techniques in this example:

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Calla Lily flowers

26 Nov 2012

We used the Plastimake Colouring Kit to create a bouquet of Calla lily flowers.

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Polly bowls & cups

24 Nov 2012

Dale Hardiman used the Plastimake Colouring Kit to make an amazing series of bowls and cups. The series is titled Polly, Dale describes it best:

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Porcupine pen holder

20 Nov 2012

Nick made a Plastimake pen holder to help keep his desk tidy.

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Wonderland diorama

19 Nov 2012

Check out this miniature diorama made by a couple of young Plastimake artists, inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

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Icypole and Banana sculpture

16 Nov 2012

Here's another Plastimake masterpiece by Canberra artist Simon Scheuerle. It is titled "Icypole watching Banana suck Lollypop" and is made from Plastimake, epoxy resin and acrylic paint.

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Radio headset repair

15 Nov 2012

Steve made a Plastimake ear clip for his radio headset. He writes:

The ear clip on my radio headset broke (which was brand new) so instead of sending it back which is pointless I made a moulded one from Plastimake and now it clings to my head really well.

Steve added a coat of green spray paint as the finishing touch.

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Pool skimmer repair

14 Nov 2012

Paul used Plastimake to repair his pool skimmer… twice! He writes:

So we went to clean the pool and the wand was broken again, this is the 2nd fix - Totally functional.

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Caulking gun repair

13 Nov 2012

We used Plastimake to repair an old caulking gun.

The pressure plate on this caulking gun had become bent and loose after many years of use. The rest of the device was still functional, so we decided to repair it instead of buying a new one. Here's how we did it:

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Model train handrail

12 Nov 2012

John used Plastimake to create replacement handrails for a model train.

This photo shows the unpainted hand rails, John reports that they look even better after after a lick of paint.

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Turtle action figure

09 Nov 2012

Ender made a Plastimake action figure with a removable turtle shell!

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Screwdriver handle 2

07 Nov 2012

Sakky made a customised Plastimake handle for her screwdriver.

Plastimake is really useful for adding custom handles to existing tools, we've already seen another screwdriver handle, a chisel handle and even an oil dipstick handle.

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Mask ornament

06 Nov 2012

Myriam made a Plastimake star for her masquerade mask.

Making a Plastimake star is quite similar to making a Plastimake figurine. In fact this star could have easily become a figurine by simply stretching out each point into arms and legs!

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Garden tap repair

05 Nov 2012

We used Plastimake to repair our garden tap. The plastic connector had snapped in half after an overly enthusiastic tug on the attached hose.

We lined up the two broken halves of the plastic connector and moulded a generous blob of Plastimake around the broken area.

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Irregular Forms

02 Nov 2012

We've been following the work of Melbourne artist Dale Hardiman for a while now, he's been doing some really interesting and innovative things with Plastimake.

Back in September Dale had his first solo show, Irregular Forms. In the days preceding the exhibition opening he created a range of pieces on-site using only two materials: found tree branches and Plastimake. The results are quite spectacular!

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Fridge door chock

01 Nov 2012

Ed made a Plastimake gadget to hold his fridge door open when it's not in use.

It's important to keep your fridge door open when it's turned off, otherwise it'll be covered in mould before you know it!

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Key hooks

30 Oct 2012

Steven made a set of Plastimake hooks for hanging his keys and glasses.

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Coffee tamper 2

29 Oct 2012

We were inspired to make a Plastimake coffee tamper after seeing Paul's tamper back in September. We really like Paul's approach of moulding the tamper inside the metal filter basket to ensure a precise fit.

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Pinch pot

26 Oct 2012

Here is a cute pinch pot created by Mitchell, a young Plastimake artist.

The humble pinch pot is a popular and well documented pottery technique. This short video explains the process nicely:

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Ladder end caps

25 Oct 2012

Ed made two Plastimake caps for his steel ladder.

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Customised clamp

24 Oct 2012

Paul used Plastimake to customise an F-clamp for a tricky job.

He needed to temporarily compress an engine mount so he could work on it. However, each side of the engine mount ends in a threaded bolt, making it very difficult to get a solid grip on it with a clamp.

Paul solved the problem by forming Plastimake around the threaded ends of the engine mount and joining them to the pads on the clamp. The Plastimake blobs keep the engine mount firmly in place so it can be compressed by the clamp without slipping.

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Cat food lid

23 Oct 2012

Nick made a reusable cat food lid out of Plastimake. It keeps the cat food fresh without the need for foil or clingwrap.

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Start with an empty, clean tin
Cover the top with clingwrap, this will stop the Plastimake falling into the tin while it's warm and soft
Form Plastimake over the top of the tin

Once your Plastimake lid cools it will be the perfect shape to easily clip onto and seal the tin. Nick reports that he is using a lot less aluminium foil now that he has a reusable lid, nice one!

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Esky drain cap

22 Oct 2012

Myriam made a replacement Plastimake drain cap for her Esky. The original cap was lost on a recent camping trip.

Plastimake moulds neatly around threaded surfaces, you can see a great demonstration of this in our Nuts and Bolts example. So, Myriam was able to make a replacement cap by simply forming a ball of Plastimake around the threaded drain spout on the Esky. She cleverly added a rubber O-ring to make sure the cap seals properly and no water can leak out.

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Oil dipstick handle

19 Oct 2012

Ed used Plastimake to extend the handle on his motor scooter's oil dipstick.

We're always cautious about using Plastimake near the heat of a motor, however Ed assures us that the placement of this dipstick means it doesn't get hot.

Ed achieved a professional matte finish by painting the Plastimake handle it with an automotive enamel.

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iPad cover clip

18 Oct 2012

Laura made a small Plastimake clip to hold her iPad at exactly the right angle.

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Infrared LED pointer

17 Oct 2012

This is a little project we put together back in 2011. It's an infrared LED pointer designed to be worn on your index finger. The on/off switch is operated by your thumb. It's designed to be light enough that you can leave it on while typing.

We used a Wii Remote along with the free and handy DarwiinRemote software to capture the location of the Infrared LED. This allows us to use the pointer like a computer mouse, moving the cursor around the screen just by pointing.

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Toy gearbox end caps

16 Oct 2012

Heather made some Plastimake end caps to hold this toy gearbox together. Each one is formed around the end of the axle to keep the cogs from sliding off. Heather writes:

Plastimake to hold this all together, as the pieces that came with the kit were too stiff to install with my weak little hands. Chances are more of this project will require Plastimake by the time it's done!

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Costume claws

15 Oct 2012

Mandy used Plastimake to create the claws for this impressive Bleach costume.

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Milk shaker

12 Oct 2012

Here's a novel Plastimake project submitted by Jadon and Jake:

Jake and I made milk shaker out of an old whippersnipper. We couldn't have done it without Plastimake!

We're not exactly sure what kind of milkshakes Jadon and Jake are making with this device. Hopefully there's a solid lid on their milk container!

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Flexible tripod repair

11 Oct 2012

Comic used Plastimake to repair his flexible camera tripod.

The tripod legs had come loose and would fall off whenever the camera was removed. Comic solved the problem by forming Plastimake around the join, taking care not to enclose the fastening bolt.

We use the same kind of tripod here at the Plastimake Lab, and ours has broken in exactly the same way. We'll be shamelessly copying Comic's solution in the near future!

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Press stud repair

Water cooler handle

03 Oct 2012

Ed used Plastimake to replace the handle on his water cooler.

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Toothbrush holder

02 Oct 2012

Penelope made a handy toothbrush holder out of Plastimake.

This toothbrush holder has two small hands that grab onto the toothbrushes. Penelope also added a Plastimake clip to the back so that she can easily attach it to the wooden shelving in her bathroom.

We really like Penelope's design, it looks like a great solution to a common problem.

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iPod holder

28 Sep 2012

Nicole made a Plastimake iPod holder that hooks onto her car dashboard. She writes:

I made a holder for my iPod. I have an older car & needed to use an FM transmitter & the iPod kept sliding around & I had to take my eyes off the road to change songs. A good tip is to remember to leave a hole for the cord.

Oh & I had a little left over from my $10 bag so I made a chicken.

I am loving making a variety of beads and buttons for cuff and collar style necklaces as well as sculptural forms!

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Handheld Oracle

21 Sep 2012

Bayard made a handheld tool to help with life's tough decisions. Simply ask it a question, then press the button on top and the Oracle will give you an immediate answer by blinking a coloured light: Blue (yes), Red (no) or Purple (maybe).

He used a range of materials to make this gadget, including:

The antlers themselves are cast resin, but the headdress is all Plastimake. A number of hat makers and others said it couldn't be done - but we done it! And it worked perfectly!

To achieve the correct shape for the headdress, Shannon moulded Plastimake onto the wearer's head. He used a latex cap for an extra layer of protection - hair and Plastimake don't mix well!

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Eyeball necklace

Tom made some Plastimake shuriken - both Ninja and Batman style.

These shuriken look ideal for a Halloween costume. However, they may not be as effective for fighting crime, especially if your nemesis has access to hot water!

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Battery tester

07 Sep 2012

We made a portable battery tester for checking the charge on a 12v Lithium Ion battery, like the one we use to power our timelapse camera.

To make this handy gadget we used a cheap digital voltmeter panel (bought from eBay for $4), the power jack from an old 12v plug pack, and of course some Plastimake.

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Dollhouse items

06 Sep 2012

Rieckie has been using Plastimake to create various bits and pieces for her dollhouses. She even won a prize at a recent show:

Plastimake helped me win best in the Diorama Section of a Doll Show. I made sculptures for the cabinet and coffee table.

When we first saw the image on the left we didn't realise it was a scale model - that's a sign of a pretty convincing dollhouse!

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Snake necklace

05 Sep 2012

This striking necklace was created by Queensland artist Trace Element.

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Curtain hook

04 Sep 2012

Kelly lost one of the hooks that her curtains hang on. Instead of buying a whole new packet of hooks, she made a neat little Plastimake replacement.

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Camera plug support

03 Sep 2012

We stumbled upon this old Plastimake plug repair over the weekend. It's from a timelapse camera rig we put together back in 2011.

It's made up of a 12v Lithium Ion battery, a custom power regulator and a cheap Canon PowerShot camera running CHDK firmware. The regulator brings the voltage down to the 3.3v required by the camera, while the CHDK firmware allows us to run a script to take a photo every 30 seconds. It's a simple setup that we've found to be very effective and reliable.

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Screwdriver handle

31 Aug 2012

We came across this old screwdriver tip in the bottom of a dusty tool box. It seemed like it would be much more useful with a handle, so we made one!

Making handles out of Plastimake is really easy. We simply heated some Plastimake in hot water, rolled it into a ball, then formed it around the shaft of the screwdriver. To stop the Plastimake sagging as it cooled we dipped the whole thing in a bowl of ice water.

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Belt buckle repair

30 Aug 2012

Fiona used Plastimake to repair her belt buckle. She writes:

I broke this buckle in the car door this evening but lost the corner in the car park. I glued the remaining pieces together then Plastimade the corner. I then re-sewed the buckle back into its belt.

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Costume jewellery

24 Aug 2012

Renaé used Plastimake to create the small gold squares on this costume necklace. She painted the Plastimake squares with a Gold acrylic paint from the Mont Marte Silver Series.

Observant Plastimakers may recognise this necklace design from the popular web comedy series The Guild.

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iPhone cable repair (part 2)

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Glasses repair

17 Aug 2012

Julie used Plastimake to repair her favourite pair of computer glasses.

We've seen a few different Plastimake eyeglass modifications in the past. By using dyed-black Plastimake and some careful moulding, Julie has achieved a really slick result.

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Zipper repair

16 Aug 2012

Claire used Plastimake to repair her jacket zipper. The small metal clip that holds the zipper pull tab in place had bent, meaning that the pull tab would often come loose.

To solve the problem Claire formed a small piece of warm Plastimake over both the zipper and the pull tab, holding them firmly in place. She even died the Plastimake black so the repair is barely noticeable, nice one!

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Catapult basket

Ceramic moulds

10 Aug 2012

Trace Element has been using Plastimake to mould replicas of existing ceramic artworks. She used a thin coating of Vaseline to ensure the mould was easy to remove.

The results look amazing, even the fine details have been picked up by the Plastimake mould.

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iPad wall mount

09 Aug 2012

Leigh made an iPad wall mount using Plastimake.

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Wanted to make a wall mount for my iPad so i can listen to music and read recipes and freeing up bench space. Plastimake with the help of some 3M command strips work a treat!

Great stuff Leigh, just make sure you move that toaster before you use it!

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Glitter experiments

08 Aug 2012

Brad has been experimenting with mixing Plastimake and different types of glitter, with some great results!

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The blue pot and ball on the right is coloured by fine glitter. The larger ball in the middle has a large in it and it was reheated to be sticky and rolled in the larger glitter. The small panel on the left had stars sprinkled on top before it was set.

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Camera tripod component

07 Aug 2012

Simon used Plastimake to replicate a key component of his camera tripod.

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I picked up this second-hand tripod off a friend, and one of the clamps on the extendable legs wasn't locking properly. So I took it apart and found that this little piece was missing that helped the clamp actually synch tight. So I took another leg apart and found the piece that was missing, replicated it with Plastimake, slotted it in and it was good as new.

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LED Chandelier

01 Aug 2012

We made this chandelier by encasing 5 metres of LED rope lighting in Plastimake.

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We started off by making a long, thin rod of Plastimake.
We bent this rod into a circle and fused the ends together.
We tightly wrapped the LED lighting around the circular piece of Plastimake.
We applied Plastimake directly onto the LED rope lighting.

Jason sends in a few photos of his first Plastimake experiment: a Plastimake clip to hold his pump bottle of detergent in place.

Jason writes:

Just plastimake, formed then spray painted silver. Screwed through. It is strong and even has springy arms to give a solid grip. Cool, thanks.

We used Plastimake to create a replacement plug for our bathroom sink.

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Eyeglass arms

20 Jul 2012

We spotted this fine pair of glasses at a Canberra bar on Wednesday night. We snapped a quick photo, but didn't manage to get the backstory. It will remain a mystery as to whether this is a repair job, a fashion statement, or both.

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Fishing lure pen

Arrowhead pendants

16 Jul 2012

Rom-head made some cool arrowhead necklace pendants out of Plastimake.

He started by using his hands to form the rough arrowhead shape out of warm Plastimake. Then he used a sharp blade to whittle away at each arrowhead, producing an effect that looks very similar to the classic flint arrowhead.

We're really impressed by the final result, they look like ancient obsidian artefacts!

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Skyrim figurine

13 Jul 2012

We've been playing the video game Skyrim recently, so it seemed like a good idea to make a Skyrim inspired figurine.

First we created his body by modelling Plastimake with our hands, and allowed that to cool. We then started moulding armour plates and accessories onto the body. We joined some components directly to the body, while other parts such as the helmet can still be removed.

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Lamp restoration

12 Jul 2012

Monica used Plastimake to help restore an old lamp.

She had already retrofitted a modern lightbulb socket into the lamp, but found that it didn't quite fit properly. Monica solved the problem by forming Plastimake into the gap between the socket and the lamp.

The socket is now securely locked in place. Because the surrounding components are made of white plastic you have to look pretty closely to tell that it has been modified at all!

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Bike rack hack

11 Jul 2012

Thomas used Plastimake to improve his bike rack. The problem was that his bike would rattle around in the rack causing the bike's crank to get damaged. You can see where the paint on the crank has been scratched in the photos below.

To solve the problem, Thomas formed a small amount of Plastimake around the top of the bike rack. He reports that his upgrade has been a success, "Works well, no more chipped or scratched cranks and heaps quieter."

Nice one!

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Rainy day toys

10 Jul 2012

Laura has been having fun making Plastimake toys with her kids during the school holidays. She has found it to be a great rainy-day, indoor activity.

Laura used food colouring to dye the blue and red eyes on each model. However, she notes that it produces a very light colour, and has a tendency to stain your hands.

You can get stronger colours using a different colouring technique, but if you already have food colouring in your cupboard and it's raining outside, that might be hard to beat!

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Indicator lens repair

09 Jul 2012

Andrew used Plastimake for a temporary repair to his beautiful 1969 Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback.

Both of the front indicator lenses had broken around their fastening bolts, making them impossible to attach securely. Andrew formed a small amount of Plastimake over the cracked part of each lens. This provides enough of a lip so that the fastening bolts can hold the lenses firmly in place. The VW is now back on the road and Andrew can take his time finding proper replacement lenses.

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Robotic prototype

06 Jul 2012

We hacked together this little guy to test out a novel idea for getting robots to walk.

First up, we pulled the "eject" mechanism out of an old optical drive and cable tied it to an old piece of Meccano. This forms the base of the robot.

The core idea is that we embedded a 1cm-diameter neodymium magnet into some Plastimake and attached it to the spinning cog in the centre of the optical drive mechanism. We also embedded magnets into the top side of the "knee" of each leg.

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Skirting board cable clips

05 Jul 2012

We made a few cable clips to keep our network cable running neatly along the skirting board. We achieved the clip shape by moulding small pieces of warm Plastimake over a metal bolt.

These kind of clips are pretty cheap to buy at any hardware store, but then you'd miss out on the satisfaction of making them yourself!

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Snowman

04 Jul 2012

Inspired by the cold weather here in Canberra, we decided to make a Plastimake snowman.

Making a snowman is a great way to get started with Plastimake. Here's how it's done:

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Fly screen latch

03 Jul 2012

Imogen used Plastimake to repair a plastic latch on her fly screen.

The latch is attached to the fly screen and is designed to slide onto the window frame to hold it all in place. You can see what an intact lever looks like in the second photo below.

Imogen reports that her new Plastimake latch has been in use for a couple of months and is working well.

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Headphone repair

02 Jul 2012

Thom used Plastimake to repair a broken set of headphones. He writes:

My work headphones broke a while ago due to an unfortunate laptop bag incident (I'm glad the headphones were all I lost) — both the drivers snapped right off the headband. A perfect candidate for Plastimake. I even had the white 'phones, so I didn't even need to paint the repair.

They're good as new. Could probably refine the ridges but it's fine how it is.

Thanks Plastimake!

No, thank you Thom, for taking the time to share your repair job with us all!

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"Cartoon violence" sculpture

29 Jun 2012

Throughout June we've been posting a series of sculptures by Canberra artist Simon Scheuerle. Today we're going out with a bang with the incredible final instalment: "Cartoon violence".

We're immensely thankful to Simon, not only for sharing his amazing work, but also for expanding our understanding of what's possible with Plastimake!

For this piece Simon used a combination of Plastimake, aluminium, wood, glass and acrylic. The dimensions are 16x43x23cm.

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iPhone cable repair

28 Jun 2012

After years of daily use, this iPhone cable was starting to show its age. In the photo below you can see where the plastic shell had cracked and was coming apart. The electrical connections are still fine, and we did't want to buy another one, so we fixed it!

This was another quick and easy repair. We plugged the cable into our trusty iPhone 3GS, then formed warm Plastimake around the plug. Because the iPhone plug is directional, we added a little ball of black Plastimake so we know which side faces the front.

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Headphone jack repair

27 Jun 2012

Nick used Plastimake to repair the audio jack on his favourite pair of headphones.

The problem was that the signal would cut out unless the cable was in the absolute perfect position. Nick tied the cable in a knot and used a rubber band to hold it in the correct position. Then all he needed was a little Plastimake to hold it all in place!

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Bird nest basket

26 Jun 2012

We're constantly experimenting with different ways to work with Plastimake. Recently we stumbled across something we call the Bird Nest technique.

Here's how it works:

Plastimake will stick to some plastics, but not others. In this case. Tamedog found that Plastimake did stick to the interior of his fridge, allowing for a simple repair job. He writes:

It adhered really well to the plastic fridge parts and we were able to repair the broken bottle holder part in the door and reinforce the vegetable bin.

Nice one!

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Bicycle fork cap

18 Jun 2012

Over the weekend we helped a friend make a replacement cap for the fork suspension on his mountain bike. The original cap had fallen off at some point, allowing dirt and grime to get in.

We started by poking some scrunched-up newspaper into the end of the fork so that the warm Plastimake would have a backing to rest against. We then formed a ball of dyed-black Plastimake over the open end of the fork. Once it had cooled, we were able to slide out the new cap and remove the newspaper.

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"Bad boy of rap" sculpture

15 Jun 2012

Another superb Plastimake sculpture from artist Simon Sheuerle. This one is titled "The new bad boy of rap".

We're featuring Simon's work every Friday in June. Check out the last two instalments, "Krokodil" and "Morning Bummer".

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Spinning top

14 Jun 2012

Tom made a Plastimake spinning top reality-totem!

It looks like a regular spinning top. And based on the photos Tom sent in it seems to function like a regular spinning top. However, anyone who has seen the movie Inception will understand that this particular spinning top serves a more important function…

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Book laptop case

13 Jun 2012

Alice made a sturdy and attractive case for her laptop using an old book and some Plastimake. She was kind enough to talk to us about how she made it so that we can share the details with you!

Here's how she did it:

This was one of our most basic projects yet. We formed a small ball of Plastimake and squashed it over the thumb. We then dipped the thumb into a bowl of cold water. Done!

We didn't texture the pad of this thimble, but you could easily do so yourself by re-heating the surface it and poking it with a needle.

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Keyboard clips

04 Jun 2012

Do you ever need to play a really long note on your keyboard? How about a note that goes on forever?

These simple keyboard clips allow you to pin any key down indefinitely. The style of music you like to play will determine whether or not this is a useful feature.

Here's how you can make your own keyboard clips:

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Wool needle

31 May 2012

These fingerless gloves were beginning to unravel. Fortunately we noticed the problem before it got too bad.

We had some regular-size needles lying around, but they were way too small for this thick woollen thread. So we made a bigger needle out of Plastimake.

It was really easy, we wrapped a small piece of warm Plastimake over a short segment of wire. We rolled the needle tip into a point with our fingers, then dipped the whole thing in cold water to lock the shape.

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Moss brooches

30 May 2012

These delightful brooches were spotted at the rePIN exhibition, currently running at the ANCA gallery here in Canberra. Fifty local artists were invited to create wearable artworks in the form of brooches. The results are diverse, and quite spectacular.

These particular brooches are by local artist Frank Maconochie. He used Plastimake to form the miniature planter boxes. Frank blended coloured pieces of Plastimake to produce a nice mottled effect.

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Coat rack

29 May 2012

Rental living provides some unique challenges for the modern tenant. You want to make the most of your space, but ideally in non-destructive, bond-refundable ways.

We came up with this low-impact coat rack solution that fits neatly into an existing nook, and didn't require any holes in the wall. Here's how we made it:

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Salami cap (part 2)

28 May 2012

After seeing the salami cap example we posted back in April, Comic was inspired to make his own.

His cap is quite similar to the one we made, except that Comic has put in a little extra effort and straightened up the edges with a knife. You can see the bits he cut off in the photo below.

We thought our original salami cap was a pretty niche kitchen accessory, so it's great to see that we're not the only ones that find it useful!

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Opti-Grab 3D glasses

25 May 2012

Does anyone else remember Steve Martin's "Opti-Grab" invention from that old movie The Jerk?

No? Well, it's a pretty dubious accessory. In theory it provides a handle for easily removing your glasses, as well as stopping them sliding down your nose. In practice it caused everyone that uses it to go cross-eyed.

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"Wax" seals

24 May 2012

Forget about email and SMS, the best way to send authenticated written correspondence is with a traditional wax seal.*

But what if you don't keep a stick of red sealing wax on hand? Plastimake it!

Here's how you can make your own Plastimake faux-wax seals:

The picture below shows two trekking poles attached to a carbon fibre rod using Plastimake. This structure forms the backbone of Jeremy's new tent.

We're hoping to see some more pics from Jeremy soon!

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Camera stand (part 2)

18 May 2012

We've been using this camera stand for a while now, mainly for recording time lapse sequences of plant growth. The brick base and dowel shaft ensure that it remains stable over long recording sessions.

We used a blob of Plastimake to fix the wooden dowel securely into the brick base. This design takes up a lot less floor space than a tripod!

The Plastimake camera attachment can slide up and down the dowel so that we can record at any height. We even added a tightening bolt, but it ended up being unnecessary as the Plastimake is moulded quite firmly around the dowel.

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Unipig action figure

17 May 2012

Today we are excited to introduce you to a brand new superhero: Unipig. He's a crime fighting pig with wings and a unicorn horn, not a university educated pig.

Unipig was created by RJ, a 5-year-old Plastimake artist. He shaped Unipig's body with his hands, and coloured him in using marker pens.

More information about Unipig is available on RJ's family blog, including details of Unipig's only known weakness:

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Chisel handle

16 May 2012

This chisel's original wooden handle broke long ago, but the blade itself is still sharp.

We formed a replacement Plastimake handle directly onto the blade. The blade has a small flange that usually rests on the end of the wooden handle, we embedded this flange in the Plastimake handle to make it extra stable.

If we ever come across a better wooden handle of the correct size, we can just melt off the Plastimake handle and use the wooden one!

This handle uses 75g of Plastimake.

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Drying rack repair (part 2)

15 May 2012

What do you get when you take a poorly manufactured wire structure, cover it in wet clothes, then leave it in the communal thoroughfare of your house for people to trip over? You get a broken clothes drying rack, and this isn't the fist time we've seen it happen.

Fortunately it was a quick fix for Paul, who formed a small amount of warm Plastimake around the snapped plastic clip. Good as new!

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Meaghan's sculptures (part 3)

14 May 2012

Today we have the final instalment in this fantastic series of work from Meaghan Arundell.

Make sure you check out the rest of her pieces in part 1 and part 2.

Meaghan uses a range of techniques to create these figures, including colouring, carving, moulding and joining parts.

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Circular saw plug repair

11 May 2012

This vintage circular saw was in perfect working order, except for the cable sheathing around the power plug, which had started to come loose.

After ensuring that the wiring was sufficiently insulated and in good working order, we formed a blob of warm Plastimake around the problem area.

Although heat shrink would be the traditional solution for this problem, using Plastimake means that we didn't need to cut off the plug to slide the heat shrink on.

As always, you should only work with mains electricity if you know what you're doing!

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Tea towel holder

10 May 2012

Today's example was sent in by Annette.

Her project started out as a head wreath, but then ended up as a handy tea towel holder. Nice one!

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Pressure sprayer repair

09 May 2012

The plastic handle on this garden pressure sprayer had cracked after being dropped on the ground.

This one was an easy fix, we just formed some warm Plastimake around the crack and surrounding parts of the handle. The Plastimake bonded with the plastic handle, ensuring a solid result.

We squeezed the trigger in a few times as the Plastimake cooled to make sure there was no Plastimake getting in the way.

As an added bonus, the handle is now more comfortable than it was originally!

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Doorstop

08 May 2012

Chris recently used Plastimake to create a couple of custom doorstops. He even took the time to write about it on his blog, very cool!

Chris writes:

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Chair repair (part 2)

07 May 2012

We've seen Plastimake chair repairs before, but this one is a little different.

This particular chair has been consistently wobbly for a very long time. If you look closely at the photos you can see evidence of the previous repair attempts using a creative combination of wood screws, fencing wire and glue.

He used Plastimake to add a smooth border around the sharp edges, an important feature for a shower mirror. He also created a neat little base so that the mirror can stand up by itself.

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Chain brush

01 May 2012

We picked up a pair of toothbrushes from the supermarket for $2 and converted them into an effective chain cleaning brush.

Two small blobs of Plastimake were added to fasten the toothbrushes together, with the bristles facing inwards.

We used this brush tool with some Kerosene to clean a motorbike chain, however it would certainly work on a bicycle chain too.

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Earphone cable wraps

30 Apr 2012

Earphone cable wraps are a handy way to stop your earphones getting tangled while you're out and about. They're also a great item to make out of Plastimake.

Comic has been gradually refining his earphone cable wrap design, each version is an improvement on the one before. Currently he is up to version three!

You can see that his latest version (shown top left) has an extra lip on each end to stop the cables unravelling - very clever. You can also see that the first version has black soot marks due to some in-the-field refinements made with a cigarette lighter.

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Wheelie bin repair

27 Apr 2012

Our wheelie bin broke recently, the plastic hinge holding the lid on had snapped in half. It seemed like a great opportunity to try out a colour-matched Plastimake repair.

We added a few drops of black, blue and yellow ink to some warm Plastimake pellets and kneaded it through with our bare hands. We got a bit lucky, the resulting colour from our first try was pretty close to the colour of the wheelie bin! Check out our Colouring page for more information on dyeing Plastimake.

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Turntable counterweight

26 Apr 2012

Andrew recently lost the counterweight for his turntable. Instead of purchasing an expensive replacement (if it's even available for sale) he fashioned his own using Plastimake.

Plastimake is too light to act as a counterweight by itself, so a heavy nut and bolt were embedded to provide sufficient mass. By winding the bolt in and out you can easily make tiny adjustments to the balance of the tone arm.

The sleek aeronautical design doesn't have any impact on audio fidelity... but it does look pretty damn cool.

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Camera stand

25 Apr 2012

We recently recycled a faulty adjustable desktop lamp into a handy camera stand. The conversion required two uses of Plastimake.

First, we used a blob of Plastimake to attach a bolt to the sawed-off tip of the lamp. A 1/4"-20 bolt will fit in most small, modern cameras.

We noticed that the bottom of the lamp wobbled a little, so we formed another Plastimake blob around the base to reenforce it. Once the Plastimake cooled the base was a lot more rigid.

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Lamp feet

24 Apr 2012

Nick sends in another great Plastimake example: An iPad dock and desktop lamp fusion! He was short on desk space and noticed that his iPad dock happens to fit snugly underneath his desk lamp. After adding some Plastimake feet to the bottom of his lamp he now has a tidy little integrated unit, and has freed up a few more valuable centimetres of desk space too!

He notes that warm Plastimake stuck directly to the bottom of his lamp, but he suspects that he would be ably to pry it off if he ever needed to.

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Nose pads for sunglasses

23 Apr 2012

Rom-head sends in these classy Plastimake nose pads that he recently created for a pair of sunglasses.

These pads are particularly finely crafted, we're digging the single perfect thumbprint on each one, nice work.

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Bamboo shelving

20 Apr 2012

Here at Plastimake HQ we're always running out of shelf space. We also like to practice what we preach, so it seemed a great opportunity to knock up some shelves using bamboo, a delivery pallet and of course… some Plastimake.

This how we did it:

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Meaghan's sculptures (part 2)

19 Apr 2012

We've seen some of Meaghan Arundell's work before (and loved it!), so we were delighted to get some more photos of her more recent creations.

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Rings

17 Apr 2012

Rings are a great way to get started with Plastimake. Simply wrap a little warm Plastimake around your finger, then dip your hand in cold water, and you're done!

Of course, it's even easier if you can use both your hands to make the ring, rather than using one hand to make a ring on the other. If you can find a cylindrical object that matches the diameter of your ring finger, you're in luck. In our case, an old glass valve (pictured below) proved to be exactly the right size. This discovery led to the creation of many rings (also pictured below).

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Nuts & Bolts

16 Apr 2012

Plastimake interacts really nicely with metal threads like those found on regular nuts and bolts. This makes it simple to create strong Plastimake nuts for any bolts you may have lying around. You can even use Plastimake to make accurate replicas of almost any bolt you own!

Moulding Plastimake nuts around existing metal bolts is super easy. Simply wrap some warm Plastimake around the bolt's thread and let it cool. You can then simply unscrew your Plastimake nut from the metal bolt, and even tidy up the edges with a Stanley knife if required.

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Ergonomic pencil grip

13 Apr 2012

You can use Plastimake to create an ergonomic pencil grip that fits your own fingers precisely.

First, we wiped a little Vaseline onto the pencil to ensure the grip didn't fuse to the pencil. Next we wrapped a small amount of dyed Plastimake around the pencil and pinched it with our fingers to form it into the correct shape. Finally, we dipped it in ice water to lock its shape. The result is pretty comfortable!

We had a little bit of warm Plastimake left over so we added a simple eraser tip to the end of the pencil.

This pencil grip uses 6g of Plastimake.

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Button flower

12 Apr 2012

Mandy sends in this delightful button flower. She has taken the button flower concept to the next level by creating ornate Plastimake petals. Super cute!

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Music studio stands

11 Apr 2012

Benjamin E sends in a few great examples of how he is using Plastimake to customise his music production studio into a more comfortable and efficient place to work.

The first example shows a couple of nice triangular Plastimake brackets that raise his Korg Nano Midi controller above his Vestax mixer to the perfect position and angle. The second example shows two simple blocks of Plastimake raising a Moog synth module to the correct height with enough clearance for all the cables.

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Salami cap

10 Apr 2012

Here's a Plastimake cap for keeping your stick of salami fresh.

It was made by wrapping cling wrap around the cut end of the salami, then moulding warm Plastimake over the cling wrap. Once it cools, the Plastimake cap will be precisely the right size to fit snugly over the end of the salami.

Leave a little cling wrap inside the cap, that way you can replace it with fresh cling wrap when required, while continuing to use the same cap. Plastimake won't stick to cling wrap.

This cap uses 20g of Plastimake.

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Fishing rod eyelets

09 Apr 2012

We were fortunate enough to find ourselves in the Australian Alps over Easter. It was the perfect opportunity to test out a new idea: Plastimake fishing rod eyelets. We heated up some water on a camp stove and within a few minutes had attached sturdy eyelets to a suitable stick. Voila: a DIY fishing rod that will only add a few grams to your pack weight.

We didn't actually catch any fish, but that's not the point, right?

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Bag hook

05 Apr 2012

Here's a quick Plastimake hook for hanging your bags on. This one was allowed to cool entirely before begin nailed onto a solid wooden surface.

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Replacement device feet

04 Apr 2012

We recently acquired an old audio mixer for a bargain basement price. It works perfectly, with one exception: it was missing one of its rubber feet, which meant it would rattle and tilt as you adjusted the knobs.

No worries, all it needed was a 1-minute Plastimake fix. We put a small sphere of warm Plastimake over the bolt that used to hold the old rubber foot in place. We let it cool slightly before turning the mixer the correct way up. This caused the sphere to squish into a perfectly shaped foot. Easy!

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Skateboard nose guard

03 Apr 2012

Simon sends in these classy longboard nose guards. After the Plastimake had cooled he glued them to his boards to make them extra-solid.

We happen to think this is an exceptionally cool use of Plastimake, nice work Simon!

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Toilet roll holder

02 Apr 2012

Here's a brilliant toilet roll holder sent in by thethingupstairs. He notes that it's an item that often remains broken for extended periods of time in share-houses.

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Door hook

30 Mar 2012

This neat little Plastimake hook system adds a much needed feature to this dog-door: it can now be left permanently open.

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Moulding silicone earbuds

28 Mar 2012

This project was sent in by OutbreakMonkey, he has been using Plastimake as a casting 'negative' for moulded silicon earbuds. We've seen Plastimake earbuds before, but this project utilises a 2 part silicone specifically designed for use in earplugs. This gives the final product a more comfortable and snug fit. He reports that the Silicone compound doesn't stick to Plastimake, good to know.

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Jellyfish model

26 Mar 2012

Nick sends in this adorable little Jellyfish model that he made. We like it a lot!

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Guitar pick

25 Mar 2012

Check out this cute little guitar pick! This particular pick has seen quite a few strums and is still holding up strong. You could make your own pick thinner or thicker to precisely match your playing style and instrument.

This pick uses 2g of Plastimake.

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Secateur repair

23 Mar 2012

The handle on this pair of secateurs had broken off, which meant it was impossible to lock them closed.

The repair job was quick and easy. Firstly we added a temporary cable tie to keep the handles closed. Then Plastimake was moulded around the end of the handle so that the metal clip can slide on and off. Good as new!

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Hand mould

22 Mar 2012

You can use Plastimake to make a mould of an object. The cool part is that you can then use Plastimake to create a replica of the original object in the Plastimake mould.

In this case we took a mould of Pete's hand. Once the mould had cooled sufficiently, he removed his hand and the mould was cooled further in the freezer. Freezing the outer mould makes it less likely that the Plastimake you insert will fuse with the mould. A little Vaseline was added to the mould to ensure it didn't fuse.

Warm Plastimake was then inserted into the mould and allowed to cool.

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Grater repair

20 Mar 2012

The plastic handle snapped off this grater, but the actual grating surface was still fine. Some Plastimake was moulded by hand around the top edge to provide a much more comfortable grip.

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Bow & Arrow

19 Mar 2012

Here's a novel idea: a Plastimake bow and arrow set!

To be honest, this design won't be taking the competitive archery world by storm just yet, however it is a pretty fun toy. You can see this particular bow in action in this 2011 Dark Horse video clip.

The bow uses 600g of Plastimake, the arrow 50g.

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Figurines

15 Mar 2012

We've been making quite a few of these figurines here at the Plastimake Lab. Whenever we have a little warm Plastimake left in the bowl after a project, this is often how it ends up.

Making them is easy. Roll your Plastimake into a ball, then pinch the edges to form a five pointed star. Stretch out the arms and legs, form the head, then lock the shape in ice water. You may find it easier to form the legs first, then cool just the bottom half of the figure, then continue with the arms and head. Experiment yourself, you can always re-heat and try again!

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Garden hoe repair

13 Mar 2012

This garden hoe needed a new handle, but the only handle we had on hand was a little too narrow.

To solve the problem we pushed some Plastimake into the back of the blade before the wooden handle was squeezed in. The result is a rock solid tool!

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Curtain clips

09 Mar 2012

These curtain clips were made by moulding Plastimake around an empty wine bottle. They have just the right amount of flexibility to easily clip on and off the curtains.

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Chair repair

24 Feb 2012

David put together this ingenious fix for some wobbly chairs. First, Plastimake was pushed into the corners and allowed to cool. Because each bracket was moulded in place it provided a perfect snug fit to the wooden frame. Screws were then added to reinforce the Plastimake brackets.

David reports that the chairs are now very stable, solid enough for many more years of use.

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Duck box repair

24 Feb 2012

Roz sends in this crafty fix for her small duck box. Its bill had been broken off and lost, but now it has a nice new white one. Cute!

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Potplant feet

20 Dec 2011

For indoor plants such as this impressive Jade plant, it's important the soil drains well and that the plant isn't constantly sitting in a pool of water. Peter added four feet to his prized Jade so that water can drip freely out the bottom into a bowl.

Neat idea!

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15 Nov 2011

Thank you to you and all those at Plastimake for the pellets. I have had so much fun creating all sorts of creatures and useful objects. It is so easy to mould the Plastimake to bring out my imagination. I have sent photos of one creature for you.

Thanks Stu, we love your model, keep us posted on your future creations!

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Nozzle repair

05 Nov 2011

The nozzle on our Butane cannister split, which was causing gas to spill out whenever it was used. We removed the nozzle and wrapped it in Plastimake. Once cooled the nozzle had enough rigidity that it no longer leaked. Cool!

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Rockclimbing hold

29 Oct 2011

David sends in this novel idea: make your own rockclimbing holds! Plastimake is strong enough for this, and you can see in the photos that he has achieved an interesting textured effect by poking the Plastimake with bristles as it cools.

We reckon you could also get a great texture using sand, can't wait to give it a go here at the Plastimake Lab.

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Chestburster costume

26 Oct 2011

Wow. Now this is impressive.

Tom sends in an incredible costume featuring a gory Plastimake chestburster from the movie Alien. Check out the inspiration scene on YouTube.

When I needed to make a convincing Alien 'chestburster' model for a themed costume, Plastimake was perfect for the job. Easy to work with, and a terrifying final product!

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Custom gaming headset

20 Oct 2011

Paul sends in this fantastic custom gaming headset. In a flash of genius, he has combined Plastimake with elements of a flexible camera tripod to create the ultimate lightweight and adjustable microphone attachment.

06 Sep 2011

The lens became loose and was falling out of this Helping Hand (a tool used to assist with electronics). A little Plastimake to hold it in place and it's good as new.

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Razor tool

05 Sep 2011

13 Aug 2011

Spotted at the Australian National University's School of Art, this ingenious knife and scabbard combo really maximises Plastimake's properties. The scabbard is perfectly moulded around the blade, and the handle is perfectly shaped to the user's hand. Nice!

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