How To Upcycle Plastic Shopping Bags Into A Braided Dog Leash

Step 18 Fusing The Ends Of The Back Braid

Now to fuse the ends of the back braid to the dog leash. This step will keep the strands from coming unravelled. Two of the trimmed strands will be on either side of the braid. Place one side of the braid face up, close the tinfoil sleeve and gently rub the tip of the iron over it for 30 seconds of so. Repeat with the other side of the braid where the cords are trimmed. To make the handle loop really nice, I take a lighter and place the flame about an inch away from the trimmed ends and melt them really well. Once the plastic gets liquid, I roll the melted piece back and forth to make the area smooth.