1st video of yours I've watched, consider me sub'd. Well done! 👌

You sound like and look similar to Sarah Silverman lolol

Thank you. Wow Love ur Ideas. I hope I can learn that

Thanks for making the video, first one I seen but, you had a lot a great information, so thanks!💯🙏

im sure you suck nice and deep

damn nice body

Energy wasted. Price of energy and labor far exceed worth of final product.

This is so awesome! Is there any chance I could get a parts list you used and more instructions on the mechanics?

She made a bench press for 50 bucks. Awesome! Thats what im talking about. I dont get why people spend thousands of dollars on something you could make rather easily and cheaply. Working on making my own injection molder. Cause im not spending 1800 dollars on a press with a heating element.

That's really cool with your modified paper shredder I did the exact same thing but I use it to shred aluminum cans for melting If you're confident in your electrical skills you can clip the sensors and tie them together and bypass it all together essentially just removing the switch from the circuit I had to add in a custom cardboard chute because when the aluminum shreds there's all these sharp little pieces everywhere, like popcorn they pop out during the grind, the chute Ricochets them back in and keeps them away from the motor and electronics, and the floor! (Because me caveman, me work in garage barefoot ugh ugh oog)

I don't see a follow up on the project

Sorry to be a downer, but this is a tremendous amount of work (and energy, and time). Not as an academic pursuit but as a practical value, this is a hard sell. If you want to go with heat, I've seen a modified meat grinder type setup used to grind, heat and extrude similar plastics into a bar or plank. The other I've seen is choosing a plastic that with dissimilate with a solvent, usually acetone. You pour the gloppy liquid into a form (or coat something, or press or roll into a sheet or coating), and it returns to some form of plastic.

I made a leine as the first sewed garment I ever finished (looking back I maybe should have picked something with less fabric as my first project, everyone is surprised by the heft of it when I show them!) I stumbled on a pattern for one while browsing with the wayback machine and immediately fell in love with the idea of making it, (I'm also known by people who know me as a huge medieval nerd who has an interest in medieval Ireland and Irish mythology especially haha) I'd been wanting to make a more historically accurate outfit for SCA events anyways so the timing seemed perfect. I bought 10 yards of deep yellow linen blend from a craft store (it did not say what the linen was blended with). My original plan was to hand sew it, as I had never used a sewing machine before, but I wanted to wear it to a Ren faire I was going to later that summer and was on a bit of a time crunch so I quickly practiced using a sewing machine and then got to work. Even though it was a bit rushed because I was so determined to wear it to the Ren Faire I'm still super proud of it. The original plan for the outfit was to make a green ionar as well, but since I barely finished the leine on time I clearly didn't have time for that haha. (I was finishing the sewing literally late the night before the Faire). I still need to hem it higher, it drags on the ground when I don't have it belted up. It's not a huge problem though, since I always wear it with a belt anyways. I really want to make another one that's a true linen and a better color (I did the best I could with the craft store but it wasn't as bright as I'd like) and maybe incorporate some embroidery as well. I've also been wanting to try my hand at planting flax and making my own linen, so perhaps some day I could even make a leine from linen I've grown and woven and dyed myself--but that's definitely at least a few years down the line. I'm under no illusions that I'd make linen good enough for such a large garment on the first try and I've never even woven or dyed anything before. Or successfully grown a plant from seeds... it's a huge project requiring several skills I currently Do Not Have but I always learn fastest when pushing for a high goal even if it doesn't turn out great. I tend to lose motivation easily if I start small. My favorite part of the leine was definitely the sleeves, best pockets I've ever had. I was able to fit a sketchbook, purse, and large water bottle in there no problem, as well as all the souvenirs I got at the faire. People were airways delighted to see me pull something out of a sleeve! And it was perfectly light for such a hot and sunny day. I was still sweating terribly by the end of the day but still fared better than my friends who were in heavier outfits. Dunno if you got that recipe yet, but if I had access to Rome I would have gladly photographed 100 pages for you. I have done far more tedious things for far less interesting goals.

LDPE is plastic bags in a store... is number 4 whereas HDPE is a more dense material having number 2. PET as in plastic bottles have no. 1 and other food containers are normally no. 5 for PP or Poly Propylene, a whole different beast all together. Take great care melting PP as it melts at 80 C (176 F) already. Do not melt LDPE or HDPE above 112 C (233,6 F) as it causes the plastic to lose sometimes vital physical properties. Other than that they can be recycled 100% all the time forever. Only impurities prevent recycling.

VERY cool!! I’m looking to make a SITH robe out of waffle fabric BUT I want it to look more ‘Evil’ as such than the average Star Wars robe … Think this would be perfect!!!

this is great!

how can i make it less brittle? hope someone can answer thank you

How to get cancer from melted plastic

Do you realize how crazy you are? 😂

I’m so interested in hearing this I have been planning on making a full-size 20 /40’ foot vessel for living on the ocean full time and plastic is definitely the backbone of the strength I have been homeless living on the streets for years now and then the cost of living just keep going up and so my life goal is to make my own boat better and Bader then ever used recycled plastic instead of using wood in the walls would be nothing else like it on the water I did little bit of research on the wall design I thought about using the polycarbonate walls from Home Depot or Lowe’s home improvement but it would cost me a little bit more time until I realize that if it made a mold that was big enough to make a one inch wall it would have one of the lightest and strongest boats on the ocean so that is what I’m looking into so my only reason I committed is to ask you something about it so is the strength of the plastic still just as strong as it was when you melted it down please let me know does it get bridal after you melt it I have tested so little things but it keep the air locked in but copping it up into little pieces is a real good idea I never would have thought about a card shredder 😮that was Genius idea

Have you ever watched an instructional video where you couldn't see what the heck was being done??? I just tried! :(

Very nice work!! I'd like to talk about this recycling process... Could you please help me?

What temperature do you cook the plastic at ?

I was looking for an easy way to melt plastics and one thing I definitely have to give you credit for is preheating the mold itself. You obviously know what you're doing as apposed to many on KZbin.

Good Day. Can you make a big blocks.

For excited, check out Chloe Hayden.

4:40 Time to make a nice cuppa tea. Or coffee.

Excellent video. Someone should make a DIY video, making a good HDPE shredder.. Like a rock tumbler that you dump jugs etc in, and let it run overnight. Then screen to a desired particle size. Just sayin.

Great video! Can you melt it a bit more to improve texture as well, instead of sanding?

Which brings us to our next point Don't inhale the plastic fumes kids

YOU ARE VERY TALENTED!

Silicone baking sheets work well for me

Love your videos plz try to make some knife handles😊

My goal in life is now to one day make this and place it somewhere in a forest for someone to find

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Too 😎 cool. I love the modified paper shredder. And thanks for the tip on preheating the mold.

Navajo blanket dye method studies direct one to longer dye pots under ground urine worth a new look back at how they did the fibers.

do you think that a cloths IRON would work to melt the plastic... nice and FLAT.

This is rlly sick. Ty ty!!

This video should have so many more views. I’m attempting this for a school event and was wondering if you had any ideas for a simpler version as far as the clamping down of the sword that could be constructed in 5 months. I would love your feed back. Thank you so much for sharing this.

Doing some research on melting and recycling plastic for DIY projects. I came across your video. I like what you did so i subscribed. Hoping to find more help ideas

Nice color marbling! I just made my own carbide lathe tool for hdpe so I’ll have to try this!

This is so cool! I love the texture of your recycled plastic. Did you throw a sweet roll in there?!

I'm at the stage of still using wooden push molds. They are usually at a 'warmer' temperature than steel molds. Technically though the steel mold should give a 'smoother' finish than a wooden mold. I find a sandwich press has just the right amount of heat to completely melt the plastic into a uniform blob. That piece looks to me like it still needed more melting. You shouldn't be able to see individual 'bits' like that. Also, I now use a reusable baking sheet, I'm not sure what it's made of, but it is infinitely reusable and easy to clean. The parchment paper can't be reused too often as it burns and leaves crap in your finished piece. 😁

Good luck on arranging and getting your workflow just right. I wish I had 1/2 of your tools! Very nice.

Thanks for explaining this, I'm just now getting into melting HDPE and looking forward to more of your videos. Subscribed.

4:41 It's the hands for me... I would make a mashup of the most interesting ideas 😀 2:05 I like the neckline thingy going on with the sad baby dress - that kind of Renaissance partlet combined with a Regency apron front. 2:25 I like the colors and the shoulder piece. Plaid is definitely hobbit-y 3:06 It doesn't need to be white, you know. Just take shape and run with it :-D The long sleeve pockets are fascinating. One could make shorter pockets inside the sleeves. I also like the decoration of the bodice. Do you think it's supposed to be clasps or lacing, or is it fastened with hooks or something on the right side? 4:02 There's something very interesting going on there... one could make the sleeve pockets of corduroy... I like the sleeves. Roses and bones... 4:59 I like the gathered bodice and the balloon-y skirt, but, nah. Duck staff... 5:48 I like the cut of the bodice, and the idea of a kirtle worn over a somewhat modern blouse... The hobbits are often depicted wearing like Victorian clothing, like shirts, waistcoats, kneepants, and jackets. I also like the addition of sky blue to the earthy hues of the kirtle. 6:31 What if it was a kirtle and sleeve covers over a shift, and not a jacket with puff sleeves in a different material? I also like the cravat thingy going on. Daenerys after drinking night... or maybe Cersei? 8:21 I like it... especially the tag on the skirt :-D But there's a lot I don't like. Like the leather belt collar thingy going on, the knitted skirt? bag? what ever going on in the lower left corner, and the felted fur bits on the left shoulder. What is that? There are a lot of ideas there, though. One could felt the vest, and knit the skirt, to add some texture to the costume. It reminds me of Tia Dalma's dress. 8:41 I really like the neckline... as the woolen overdress is cut in scallops to show the shirt. And the belt corset waist looks really great. 10:34 has potential. One could make the bodice like two layers that are buttoned together. I like the embroidery going on in the front of the skirt, even though it looks a bit like bloody slash :-D The sleeves are... hmm... interesting. I like the cuffs. 10:58 might be my favorite :-D A Robe Polonaise, short, with a Renaissance shift and secret pants. 11:35 I really like the layering on this one :-D A 16th-century kirtle worn over an 1850s shirt dress, all open in front. I love that idea! 12:08 is also very nice. I like the slanted puffs on the sleeves, I like the combination of textures, I like the colors, I like the cape thingy... Sure, it's a costumer's first effort using the materials one finds at home, and it's not very well done, but it has potential :-D 12:42 is also very nice. I like a lot about it. The scarf inside the shift, the sash waist, the yoke skirt, the hairdo, the hat... I mean, it's not her fault she was born slightly misformed! She's probably a very nice person. 13:13 I like this one as well, though it needs a lot of work. I like the shoulders, the Renaissance sleeves, the layers, and the yoked apron. 13:20 At first look it looks nice, but then one starts noticing... things... and "What am I looking at?" Maybe if you give her a shift... So... kind of a surcote with tooled leather front, and a waistpocket... Maybe it's like a vest over the kirtle? The sleeve covers look interesting, though I would make them the same on both sides :-D 14:30 I really like that, and yes, that's definitely embroidered :-D Like stumpwork. 17:16 I like the idea of a smocked or ruched shift with shoulder ruffles under a pinafore dress. 17:54 The V thing going on in the front... now, if one thinks of that as if it was the V front of a bodice, then you get some interesting things going on. The waist ruffle would be the hem of a jacket... I like the potential of that idea. 18:12 I hate the lichen hanging in the front. I like the "bodycon color blocking idea going on - it's like the kirtle was too small, so they sewed on the back piece, trying to make it look like she was still skinny. :-D I like the shoulders. 18:25 I like the partlet, the Renaissance sleeves, the slits on the sides of the skirt showing the underskirt, but... meh. 18:52 Another "what the F is going on here?" thing. I like the bodice, and the idea of an upper skirt with a slit revealing the underskirt... and having several underskirts of different lengths... but what is that green thing at the bottom? Is she standing in a bucket? And those hands... brrr... BTW, are those bits by her hands meant to be parts of the sleeves? It looks a bit as if she was wearing a Spencer, having white fingerless mittens on, grey, long sleeves, and then... bits? Very weird. 19:09 I like it a lot. 19:27 is OK. I like the gathered blouse. I wouldn't lower the neckline, I would raise the yellow thing's neckline. 19:29 looks like Anne of Green Gables. :-D I don't like the fur detail. The sleeves are fascinating with the smocked epaulets. 19:53 The two for one - dress and coat - I like that. 20:20 I like the neckline. The idea of an apron with sleeves I like, too. It's kind of 17th-century sleeves going on there... I like that. 20:37 is a nice dress, but it looks like it's the second dress of the beginning costumier :-D Rather badly made with inappropriate materials (found in the garbage pile). 21:01 One could combine this with several others... A cute bolero over a Renaissance shift with an apron dress. An apron dress with an Edwardian evening gown shoulder straps... I like the idea of supersized silverware :-D Fits perfectly for a Hobbit :-D 21:59 Such a pretty Viking... I like the pleating with violets going on at the bodice. The shield sleeves are... hmm... interesting. 22:22 I like the cut of the bodice. Other than that... hmm... 23:36 I really like the waist. The pants with cowboy boots less. A lot less. Not at all, actually. 23:44 What is that thing behind her? 23:49 The vest is really interesting. The carrot fingers though... Well... I suppose they can be called interesting :-D

Well done.

Gorgeous!