How to make silver "fabric" from snack bags

[@LChalifoux]

Aha! I've been looking everywhere for information about fusing this type of food bags to each other - now I know it can be done and how to do it! Personally, I like the wrinkly look and the sturdiness of the directly fused bags; I guess it's a matter of what you want to make with the material. Thanks so much for this tutorial, it's so helpful. ❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks so much for watching I am happy that you found the information helpful. Let me know if you have any questions. Cheers

[@saraalexander9589]

Great demo on reusing. I've always hated throwing these snack bags out. But a sequel would also be helpful - what do you DO with the metalic "fabric" panels, once made??

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Sarah - thanks for watching 😊 here is what I am working on using the fabric. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioKtdImFebxggqs

[@saraalexander9589]

@@UpcycleDesignLab wow! You are quite the seamstress! An idea might be adding some elasticized panels on the side, perhaps to add some "give" or stretchiness when sitting, moving in the metallic dress. Another use for your metallic panels might be those bags people carry their phones in. With several layers, it could be a "faraday" bag.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

@@saraalexander9589 thanks Sarah 😊 food for thought.

[@Amritadivya54]

I worry about the chemical residue that can be released with an iron. I have a different technique that I am currently trying. I start with a larger plastic food bag that I clean and "stuff" it with smaller bags to 3-4 layers depending on how thick the plastic is. I then sew it together using a teflon foot on my sewing machine and make tote bags out of it. I appreciate your comparison of fusing techniques and their results!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Janelle - that is a great idea. Thanks for sharing and for watching.

[@jodibetcher5245]

💕 Thank you. This was really interesting! 💕

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Jodi - thanks for watching.

[@pitbullqueen07]

Amazing tips! Would this work the same way if you wanted to keep the side with the branding?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi - I haven't tried it but I believe you would get similar results. I think the logo and print might get a little warped during the process but would still be quite legible. Thanks for watching.

[@mariad4183]

Love it!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Maria 🙂