Today, plastic is one of the most commonly used products not only in industry, but also in everyday life. Plastic can be made using a three-dimensional printer, can be purchased at the store. But the policy of our site simply requires finding some way to create plastic in home conditions, which we will do right now.
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To create plastic, we need acetone, which is used as a solvent for varnishes and paints, a glass or metal container, containers (you can use a jar of grandmother's jam or a mold for muffins), polystyrene foam, which can certainly be found in a closet or basement where boxes are hidden from home appliances.
We figured out the materials, which means that it's time to get started.
We take a container or cake pan, as in our case, and pour a little acetone into it. The amount of acetone is directly proportional to the size of the plastic product. If you need a little plastic, then just pour about one centimeter from the bottom. If during the process it turns out that there is little acetone, then you can add it later.
The next thing we need to do is polystyrene foam, namely break it into small pieces that can fit in our chosen container without any problems.
The foam pieces should be individually lowered into an acetone container. The foam immediately begins to melt under the action of acetone, which will cause a chemical reaction. Adding acetone gradually, you will reach the moment when it ceases to melt. This means that you need to add acetone or simply remove the extra piece of foam.
Next, wait 5-10 minutes for the acetone to dissolve. After that, you can take liquid plastic in your hands and give it the desired shape. Finally, the plastic will dry out within 20-30 hours.
Attention!!! During the process, care must be taken to protect the eyes, since acetone in the process of dissolution can cause serious damage to the visual organs. Never breathe acetone vapor.Also, for safety reasons, the project must be done away from any sources of fire and in well-ventilated areas. Be sure to wash your hands with soap after touching unhardened plastic. In the end, do not pour acetone into the sewer, as it will do the same with sewer pipes as with foam.