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Its STRONG and easy to work with! + ideas/uses for it! (UPDATE 01/14/16 CONFIRMED NON TOXICITY!)
UPDATE 01/14/16 CONFIRMED NON TOXICITY! (click helpful so people can see)
I emailed thermomorph to inquire about the toxicity of this plastic and I am happy to say they emailed me back confirming my hypothesis from before! It's NONtoxic! :)
Disclaimer: you can make jewellery and roleplay stuff but I use it for repairs and other useful things as seen below:
First and foremost: this stuff is extremely strong. When used lightely it can be flexible. (Can make springs when wrapped around cylindrical objects)
It needs around 140°F (60° Celsius) to get pliable. Because of this low "melting" point, and high durability, it is perfect to keep in a survival bag. (See "tools" below) I keep a 50gram ball in my bookbag. (See pic 5)
A lot of people ask if they can use it in the sun. It really does depend on the day because of the TEMPERATURE. The sun is irrelevant, though.
It will generally hold its shape outside. Just don't leave it in the car because it starts to get soft around 90°f after a while.
I used this with a pigment pack to make key organizers (see pic 1)
I fixed a broken zipper attachment and it works perfectly (see pic 2 & 3)
I also made a marbelized red tray (with pigment pack, light mixing) to hold stuff! I just wrapped some thermo morph around a jar lol (See pic 4)
Other ideas:
-TOOLS: this one is HUGE. You can make custom tools. For example, if you need to take a bolt off, take a certain amount (more=sturdier) and press it on to the bolt to make its shape and then toss in ice water. Boom. (See pic 6 & 7)
-Custom Handles: extremely useful. Wrap it around whatever you want and slowly make your hand imprint for a custom made handle.
-hooks: extremely useful, it can be drilled if needed, but you can make one that can latch.
- latched cup holder (utilizing hooks)
-fishing lures
-phone stands (awesome)
-Plus infinite more uses.
This is also the cheapest polycaprolactone for the amount.
**I am unaware of the toxicity of this product. Generally it is assumed it is non toxic since this is a generic version of other same polymers. I asked the company and got no response, unfortunately. -1 star**
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January 2016 · Arts Crafts and Sewing · verified purchase