Q&A for How to Make Plastic

Return to Full Article

Coming soon
Search
Add New Question
  • Question
    Can I mold bricks out of Styrofoam/acetone plastic?
    andy wang
    andy wang
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
     Thank you for your feedback.
     If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 12 Helpful 33
  • Question
    Can you give me a detailed answer on what I need to do after I finish hardening the casein plastic?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Not much do after hardening it. You can paint it after hardening, but you must shape it before you harden the casein.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
     Thank you for your feedback.
     If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 16 Helpful 24
  • Question
    Is the casein plastic edible since it is milk-based?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It is, but that doesn't mean it will taste good, or that it won't be a choking hazard.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
     Thank you for your feedback.
     If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 17 Helpful 43
  • Question
    Are any of these stretchy?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Probably not because it is really hard. For it to be stretchy it has to be soft (and it shouldn't be soft).
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
     Thank you for your feedback.
     If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 13 Helpful 28
  • Question
    Can I use laundry detergent instead of borax powder when making polymers?
    Adrian
    Adrian
    Top Answerer
    Yes, if the detergent has borax added, which it usually does. Using plain borax works best as there is a minimal of ingredients added.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
     Thank you for your feedback.
     If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 17 Helpful 34
  • Question
    Can I use clean spirits instead of paint thinner?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    No; it is water based, which will not work.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
     Thank you for your feedback.
     If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 9 Helpful 17
  • Question
    Can I sculpt things with the polymer plastic?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    No because it will loose its shape soon after. If you would like to sculpt things, use the Styrofoam method.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
     Thank you for your feedback.
     If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 7 Helpful 15
  • Question
    Can I dye the first option?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, add one drop of food coloring to the Acetone and mix before putting in the Styrofoam.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
     Thank you for your feedback.
     If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 10 Helpful 13
  • Question
    How do I harden the milk plastic? Do I leave it out?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    In the image in step 4: You can throw out what is at the bottom, then freeze the top.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
     Thank you for your feedback.
     If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 4 Helpful 11
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit

Return to Full Article

You Might Also Like

Make "Plastic" out of Milk
How to
Make "Plastic" out of Milk
4 Ways to Turn a Liquid Into a Solid
Make Bioplastic
How to
Make Bioplastic
5 Easy Ways to Make Slime at Home
Make Slime Using Baking Soda
How to
Make Slime Using Baking Soda
Make Silly Putty
How to
Make Silly Putty
Make Slime Without Borax
How to
Make Slime Without Borax
Make GlueHow Do You Make Glue? 6 Recipes You Can Make at Home
Make Slime with GlueLooking for a Slime Recipe with Glue? Try These 4 Fun DIYs
Make Homemade Polymer Clay Substitute
How to
Make Homemade Polymer Clay Substitute
How to
Make Slime with Contact Solution
Make 2 Ingredient SlimeEasy 2-Ingredient Slime Recipes for Kids of All Ages
How to
Melt Plastic
Make Dish Soap Slime
How to
Make Dish Soap Slime