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Molding our World: Plastics as Part of our Daily Lives
What are plastics?
Plastics as we broadly understand it today are synthetic or semi synthetic products or raw materials, formed by polymerisation, and are largely derived from oil. Polymerisation is the formation of polymers i.e. repeated numbers of smaller structures (monomers) joined together.
It wasn’t until the 1860s that the first semi synthetic materials or plastics were first brought to the attention of the world, and since the development of thermoplastics throughout the 1900s it’s hard to imagine how difficult life would be without plastic. The main reasons why plastics replaced more traditional materials are quite straightforward when you think about them.
What’s so good about plastics?
Plastics are relatively light and very durable. The hundreds of different plastic varieties are ultimately recyclable, although it’s only in recent years that our UK society has begun to take advantage of plastic recycling, often in tandem with our weekly waste collections. Plastics have great thermal and insulating properties (clothes, carpets, bedding etc). Plastics are resistant to many chemicals and water, as well as being very strong.
Most notably though, plastics have proven relatively inexpensive to produce, and are so versatile that they can take on almost any form and colour.
What are the popular types of plastics and what’s the difference between them?
These were developed in the 1930s. Acrylics are particularly resistant to the weather and the sun. Acrylic is particularly effective as ‘clear’ plastics, and transmits light brilliantly. Applications include leaflet holders, signs, display cases, boat windows and point of sale to name but a few.
Plexiglas
Often wrongly spelled as Plexiglass, Plexiglas is actually a brand name for a kind of clear thermoplastic resin that’s basically a cross between acrylic and polycarbonate.
First developed in the 1950s, these thermoplastics most popularly have engineering applications. This is due to polycarbonate’s strength coupled with versatility, and its electrical insulating properties. Applications include machine guards, capacitors, gaskets etc.
Perspex
This is a variety of polycarbonate. It is popularly developed in sheet form and is widely recognised as a kind of ‘clear’ plastic.
Polypropylene
Another plastic developed in the 1950s with industrial applications, this is particularly suitable for hot fill packaging because it has low density but is very rigid. Other applications include carpeting and packaging.
PVC
Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) can be shaped and moulded into an exceptionally wide variety of products. Chemical Plant Industry applications of PVC include water tight tanks, and ducting for Clean Air Systems.
PETG
Polyethylene Terephalate Glycol (PETG) is another industrial thermoplastic. Applications include frames, sign holders and point of purchase displays.
How it takes shape
Modern advances in plastic fabrication, moulding, casting, extrusion, thermoforming, cutting, bending, machining, gluing, welding, stamping of sheets, plastic engraving, fibres and solid blocks mean that our imagination provides the only real limitations to what form plastics can take.
Conclusion
If you asked most people, they would be unlikely to know what plastics actually are, and even more unlikely to be able to tell you the difference between the many types. Despite this, plastics are a central and essential part of modern daily life.
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American Crafts Clear Acrylic Large 'Fresh' Stamp Set $8.11 These stamps are ideal for card making, scrapbooking or any craft projectEasy to assemble, simply peel these Wishes stamps and apply to an acrylic blockUse these stamps with embossing powders to add dimension to your projects |
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Clear Stamp Acrylic Block $9.09 Spark your imagination with this acrylic stamping blockCreated for use with clear stampsLets you see exactly where you are placing your stamps |
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American Crafts 'Sentiments' Clear Acrylic Large Stamps (Set of 16) $7.19 Stamp set is ideal for cardmaking, scrapbooking or any craft projectWhen used with embossing powders, these stamps add dimension to your stamping projectsThis package contains one sheet with 16 stamps in a 'Sentiments' theme |
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American Crafts 'Glee' Clear Acrylic Large Stamps (Set of 19) $8.5 This stamp set is ideal for cardmaking, scrapbooking or any craft projectWhen used with embossing powders, these stamps add dimension to your stamping projectsThis package contains one sheet with 19 stamps in a 'Glee' theme |
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Fancy Pants Delight Clear Acrylic Circle Stamps $17.49 Circle of stamps coordinates with the Delight CollectionFancy Pants clear acrylic circle of stamps measures 10 inchesPackage contains more than twenty stamps of images, icons and borders perfect for your scrapbooking projects |
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Hot Off the Press 'Vintage Ladies' 5.5x7 Acrylic Stamp Sheet $15.99 Hot Off the Press offers creative messages made easy with these acrylic stampsClear stamps can be peeled off for use and placed back on the backing sheetStamping accessory can be cleaned with stamp cleaner or soap and water |
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American Crafts Clear Acrylic Large Wedding Stamp Set $8.59 These stamps are ideal for card making, scrapbooking or craft projectsStamp designs are easy to assemble--simply peel and apply to acrylic blockUse these stamps with embossing powders to add dimension to your projects |
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American Crafts 'Lavish' Clear Acrylic Large Stamp Set $8.49 These stamps are ideal for card making, scrapbooking or craft projectsStamp designs are easy to assemble--simply peel stamps and apply to an acrylic blockUse these stamps with embossing powders to add dimension to your projects |
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American Crafts 'Snickerdoodle' Clear Acrylic Large Stamp Set $7.11 These stamps are ideal for card making, scrapbooking or craft projectsStamp designs are easy to assemble--simply peel stamps and apply to an acrylic blockUse these stamps with embossing powders to add dimension to your projects |
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Apple Pie Memories Clear Acrylic Stamp Block $8.11 Apple Pie Memories acrylic stamping block is made for use with clear stampsScrapbooking accessory features alignment grid and finger gripsClear block let's you see where you place stamped images |
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Clear Acrylic Small Ginger Alphabet Stamp Set $5.28 These clear acrylic stamps are ideal for adding fun to any craft project. This clear stamp set features a ginger alphabet theme. |
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Acrylic Stamp Blocks (Set of 3) $12.09 Stamp with precision with these acrylic stamp blocks from Apple Pie MemoriesBlocks are made for use with clear stamps and features alignment grid Create unique pages, cards, journals, and more with these essential stamping tools |
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Acrylic Stamp Block with Alignment Grid $12.76 Stamp with precision with this acrylic stamp block from Apple Pie MemoriesBlock is made for use with clear stamps and features alignment grid Create unique pages, cards, journals, and more with this essential stamping tool |
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American Crafts Clear Acrylic Large 'Rue Alphabet' Stamp Set $7.79 These stamps are ideal for card making, scrapbooking or any craft projectEasy to assemble, simply peel these Wishes stamps and apply to an acrylic blockUse these stamps with embossing powders to add dimension to your projects |
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Clear Acrylic Small Fun Stamp Set $5.19 These clear acrylic stamps are easy to apply to any block. These clear stamps are available in a fun theme. |
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American Crafts 'Thanks' Clear Acrylic Large Stamp Set $7.89 These stamps are ideal for card making, scrapbooking or craft projectsStamp designs are easy to assemble--simply peel stamps and apply to an acrylic blockUse these stamps with embossing powders to add dimension to your projects |
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Clear Acrylic Small Birthday Stamp Set $5.09 These clear acrylic stamps are easy to apply to any block. These clear stamps are available in a birthday theme. |
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American Crafts 'Wishes' Clear Acrylic Large Stamp Set $8.5 These stamps are ideal for card making, scrapbooking or craft projectsStamp designs are easy to assemble--simply peel stamps and apply to an acrylic blockUse these stamps with embossing powders to add dimension to your projects |
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Clear Acrylic Small Shortbread Stamp Set $5.28 These clear acrylic stamps are ideal for adding fun to any craft project. This clear stamp set features a shortbread theme. |
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Clear Acrylic Small Oolala Stamp Set $5.28 These clear acrylic stamps are ideal for adding fun to any craft project. This clear stamp set features an oolala theme. |
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Clear Stamp Acrylic Block $9.32 *Spark your imagination with this acrylic stamping block *Created for use with clear stamps *Lets you see exactly where you are placing your stamps *Measures 4 inches wide x 6 inches long x .375 inches thick |
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Stamp Keeper by U.S. Acrylic $3.99 Store and access your postage in a more organized way with this acrylic stamp keeper. This stamp holder by U.S. Acrylic features sturdy acrylic construction that makes it strong and durable for use at home of office. You can roll out the stamps easily from the attractive stamp keeper as there is no stickiness when the stamps are dispensed. This clear acrylic dispenser comes in a compact form making it portable such that it can be conveniently transferred to a suitcase or purse. The stamp keeper protects your stamps from any damage that can deface or tear your postage stamps. You will not face any hassles while using this efficient stamp holder due to its user-friendly design.Features:• Durable Acrylic construction• Stores, protects, and dispenses stamps• Easy to use• Fits easily into your purse or suitcase• Can be used in home or office |
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Clear Acrylic Small Oolala Stamp Set $5.28 These clear acrylic stamps are ideal for adding fun to any craft project. This clear stamp set features an oolala theme.*Oolala pattern *One sheet of clear stamps *Can be applied to almost any block *Can be used with embossing powders *Sheet measures 3.75 inches long x 3.75 inches wide |
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Clear Acrylic Small Laughter Stamp Set $5.41 These clear acrylic stamps are ideal for adding fun to any craft project. This clear stamp set features a laughter theme.*Laughter pattern *One sheet of clear stamps *Can be applied to almost any block *Can be used with embossing powders *Sheet measures 3.75 inches long x 3.75 inches wide |
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Clear Acrylic Small Dreams Stamp Set $5.33 These clear acrylic stamps are ideal for adding fun to any craft project. This clear stamp set features a dream theme.*Dream pattern *One sheet of clear stamps *Can be applied to almost any block *Can be used with embossing powders *Sheet measures 3.75 inches long x 3.75 inches wide |
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Clear Acrylic Small Shortbread Stamp Set $5.41 These clear acrylic stamps are ideal for adding fun to any craft project. This clear stamp set features a shortbread theme.*Shortbread pattern *One sheet of clear stamps *Can be applied to almost any block *Can be used with embossing powders *Sheet measures 3.75 inches long x 3.75 inches wide |
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Clear Acrylic Small Champ Stamp Set $5.41 These clear acrylic stamps are ideal for adding fun to any craft project. This clear stamp set features a champ theme.*Champ pattern *One sheet of clear stamps *Can be applied to almost any block *Can be used with embossing powders *Sheet measures 3.75 inches long x 3.75 inches wide |
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Clear Acrylic Small Sentiments Stamp Set $5.22 These clear acrylic stamps are ideal for adding fun to any craft project. This clear stamp set features a sentiments theme.*Baby pattern *One sheet of clear stamps *Can be applied to almost any block *Can be used with embossing powders *Sheet measures 3.75 inches long x 3.75 inches wide |
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Clear Acrylic Small Thanks Stamp Set $5.41 These clear acrylic stamps are ideal for adding fun to any craft project. This clear stamp set features a thank you theme.*Thank you pattern *One sheet of clear stamps *Can be applied to almost any block *Can be used with embossing powders *Sheet measures 3.75 inches long x 3.75 inches wide |
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On A Whimsy Clear Acrylic Circle Stamps 10"X10" OAW467 Sale Price: CDN$ 38.73  |
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FANCY PANTS-On a Whimsy. This collection is full of whimsical patterns; bright fun colors and hand drawn images by Jackie Ekles. On A Whimsy features colors such as greens; blues; pinks; and many more... |
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Summer Soiree Clear Acrylic Circle Stamps 10"X10" SS468 Sale Price: CDN$ 38.73 |
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FANCY PANTS-Clear Acrylic Circle of Stamps. This package contains more than twenty stamps of images; icons and borders that coordinate perfectly with the Summer Soiree Collection of papers; stickers; embellishments and more. |
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3"X3" Making Memories Clear Stamp Acrylic Block Small MM30271 Sale Price: CDN$ 8.69 |
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MAKING MEMORIES-Clear Stamp Acrylic Block is 3 x 3. No adhesive needed; clear stamps cling to blocks easily and 1/2 grid allows for precise placement. Smooth polished scalloped edges allow for a comfortable grip... |
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