No matter how hard I try to use reusable bags at the grocery store, I still seem to end up with plastic bags filling up my junk drawers. This craft was inspired by all those bags-giving them a new life rather than sending them off to the garbage dump to sit for a zillion years. Because this deals with melting plastic it is not a great craft to do with children and should always be done in a well-ventilated workspace.
Things you’ll need:
Plastic bags cut into squares
Pot or glass to use as a form
One or two large rubber bands
Hairdryer
Things to do:
1. Start by wrapping two or three squares of bag over the end of the form and securing them with a rubber band.
2. Turn the hairdryer onto the hottest setting and hold it about 1 inch from the plastic for about 30 seconds. You’ll see the plastic start to melt and bond to itself. Work around the form until the entire surface has started to bond into shape. Remove the rubber band carefully.
3. Wrap a few more squares of plastic around the form to build up the sides. Repeat the melting process, this time keeping the heat on a little longer to help the layers bond to each other. Remove the rubber band and allow to cool before removing the form. The pot will be water tight and is perfect for seedlings and small plants or as a lightweight catchall.
