"Making soft plastic behave" Topic
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 Bravo Six  | 17 Mar 2011 11:19 a.m. PST |
I recently got some nice plastic palm trees sent to me, but the fronds got a little squashed in the box they were shipped in (and the packaging in a culprit no doubt too) and wondered if there was anything I could do to help shape them a bit. I figured a hair dryer might help, but a heat gun was a no no. Hopefully someone has had some experience with this and can add some input. -B6 |
| Dark Knights And Bloody Dawns | 17 Mar 2011 11:32 a.m. PST |
Hot and cold water works for me. |
| Sgt Slag | 17 Mar 2011 1:34 p.m. PST |
To elaborate on what Dark Knights And Bloody Dawns said: heat them by dipping in hot water (near boiling is best -- be careful!!!), then shape, hold, and plunge in cold water to "set" them in position. Not foolproof, but it typically works well enough. Cheers! |
| Bravo Six | 17 Mar 2011 1:40 p.m. PST |
Thanks guys. Will give that a try. -B6 |
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