Plastic Bag Drinking Coasters

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  Step 1

  From the white plastic bag, cut out 6 layers of the same size. ( You will need to trim the finished project, so leave some allowances ) Next , cut some stripes from the colored bag, and also the illustration from the last bag. I’m using Mr. Bun’s logo here, isn’t he cute ?

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  Step 2

  Arrange the color stripes on top of all the white plastic cuttings.

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  Step 3

  Place the illustration on top.

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  Step 4

  Now place a clean piece of paper on top. Set the iron to the lowest heat setting ( nylon ) and iron it back and forth for 2-3 minutes. ( notes : if you use paper with prints, the prints will be transfered onto the plastic sheet; the illustration will run, so if you lift the paper up, make sure you put a clean portion of the paper back on or it will smudge the plastic sheet ; if holes formed, it means the iron is too hot. you can try to repair it by placing another layer on the bottom )

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  Step 5

  When it’s fused, the flimsy plastic sheets will then harden into one single layer.

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  Step 6

  Trim, and enjoy your new drink coaster !

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sweetsundae0 · Ajax, Ontario, CA · 50 projects 11th November 2011

wow that is cool

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Kate M. · Watford, England, GB 2nd November 2011

I have done plenty of plastic bag fusing making jewellery etc. With multiple layers you want a slightly lower heat so it doesnt burn the top layer but still fusing all together. If you leave it on too long you will get holes (which can be interesting)It often only take a few passes over the plastic. I put paper on top and underneath my plastic. Also let it cool a little before you remove the paper. You will hear crackling as it separates itself from the plastic. Hope this helps. Have fun

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saltybkk · Bangkok, TH · 9 projects 4th August 2011

I think the heat is set too high, try to use the lowest heat settings. It takes some time for the layers of plastic to fuse together.

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Anton S. 3rd August 2011

I have no clue what I'm doing wrong the iron either melts and shrinks it or the layers don't stick together. Can you turn up the heat higher if you have a sheet of paper between the iron and the layers of plastic

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Anton S. 3rd August 2011

I have no clue what I'm doing wrong the iron either melts and shrinks it or the layers don't stick together. Can you turn up the heat higher if you have a sheet of paper between the iron and the layers of plastic

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tatty.craft · Lincoln, England, GB · 5 projects 11th March 2011

tracing paper on top might work better as it isnt dangerous on the iron and wont stick

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Sailorshame · 11 projects 5th April 2010

how cute:3

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erikaerikaerika (: · 4 projects 30th October 2009

I tried it and it wouldn't stop sticking to the paper and there were a bunch of holes in the plastic. What am I doing wrong?

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PinkStar · Painesville, Ohio, US 23rd June 2009

I never saw Mr. Bun before but he is a cutie!! =)

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Sarsaparilla · Manchester, England, GB · 16 projects 18th March 2009

I love these! Sorry if I'm being dim (!?) but do you need to put paper underneath the plasic bags too, or won't it just stick to whatever surface you're ironing on? help!

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