Fuse Plastic Bags

I came across this awesome idea. By using plastic bags you get at the grocery store, you can create your own reusable grocery tote!

Things you'll need:

• Plastic bags (thin and flimsy work best)
• Scissors
  
• Parchment paper, freezer paper or copy paper
• Iron & ironing surface
  

Here is a video that give a tutorial on how to fuse the plastic...



Here's a print tutorial from Etsy Labs too

Step-by-step instructions on how to create your own plastic tote!

Here's a few more ideas of what you can create with fused plastic bags...


Some important things to remember:

• A well ventilated area is a must!
  
• For bags with printing on it, make sure to turn the bags inside out
• If the bag has a cool design that you'd like to see, place a clear plastic bag layered on top of the printed one
  
• Make sure there are 6-8 layers of plastic to avoid holes in the material & to make it strong
• Set your iron to 'rayon' or 'silk'
• Be careful- it will be hot to the touch!