Introduction: How to Use Polymorph Plastic
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About: I like electronics.
I love this stuff. I use it all the time for school projects, USB covers and custom enclosures for my projects. I use Jaycar Electronics as a source for this stuff and it is ~$8 for 500 grams. It can be drilled, painted and re-moulded time and time again. I will show you what i think is the easiest way to make stuff with polymorph. PS i am not assosiated with jaycar in any way.
Step 1: Start
This is the hardest part of all. You can use either a wall or a high-walled metal tray. Tray's work well because they keep the plastic warm while making.
Place ~ 5 pellets against the wall and set a hairdryer to it's lowest speed and highest heat. heat the plastic until it goes clear. I haven't used hot water because this works so well for me.
Place ~ 5 pellets against the wall and set a hairdryer to it's lowest speed and highest heat. heat the plastic until it goes clear. I haven't used hot water because this works so well for me.
Step 2: More!!!
You should end up with something like the picture below. a clear glob.
Next, push more pellets into the mass like in the second picture.
Then, heat and repeat!
Next, push more pellets into the mass like in the second picture.
Then, heat and repeat!
Step 3: Done!!!
Enjoy!
