Thermoplastics - self-hardening material for repair and creativity

This is just a real find for repair masters and lovers of DIY craftsmanship. If you have not heard about thermoplastics or what it is more precisely called polymorph, then you will be definitely surprised at all the possibilities that you will have when using this material both in everyday life in everyday life and in your workshop.

A few words about the miracle of plastic

Polymorph is a plastic with a low melting point, about 65 degrees Celsius. Originally used only in 3D printers, but due to its excellent properties it has become more widespread.
Let's now see everything in practice.

Will need

• Hot water, temperature not lower than 65 degrees Celsius.
• A bag with granular polymorph, which you can easily buy on Ali Express.

The use of thermoplastics

Take a pot or other suitable container. We heat water in it or already add ready-made boiling water to it. Pour plastic in the required amount from the bag.
Please note that initially it has a white and opaque color. But as soon as it warms up to the working melting temperature, it will become transparent and colorless.
We take out the resulting lump from the bottom of the pan.
It becomes plastic. Since plastic has a very low heat transfer, you can immediately pick it up and get down to business.
For example, we will make a handle for a knife. Bone it and give it the shape of a hand.
Thermoplastic freezes itself after a few minutes, to accelerate, you can place the product in cold water.
The solidification field of the polymorph is transformed into ordinary durable plastic.
We make a lamb handle for the fitting.
After solidification.
Now a little creativity - do-it-yourself plastic candlestick.
Also on sale is a polymorph of any color, with various inclusions such as sparkles. You need to work with him using the same technology.
Bowl for cat.

About the prospects of use

After hardening, the plastic is completely ready for use without any heat treatments. It is not inferior in strength to ordinary plastic, it also lends itself to machining - drilling, cutting, etc.
With it, you can not only repair broken products, but also create new ones!