BIG MONEY IN PLASTICS

BIG MONEY IN PLASTICS

Look around you. Almost everything you see is made of

plastic. Now with these 16 formulas found in the book,

Big Money in Plastics, you can make your own items, such

as lamps, plaques, vases, toys, desk sets, novelty items

and more. It's an endless list. The only requirement

needed is a small space to work in, a heater or stove.

You need a kettle or pan to heat the mixture in and a

table or bench to work on. Your dining table can be used.

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1. The book containing 16 formulas for making almost any type of

plastic.

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SULPHO-PLASTICS

This plastic is particularly adaptable for making molds

and light castings requiring low tensile strength but very

clear outline. It may also be used for making novelties

and ornaments. However, as this is inflammable, do not

use for ashtrays.

The name would convey the thought of plastic sulphur which

is an unstable allotropic for of sulphur, this is not the

case. The sulphur acts as a bond to hold the filler

together and form a stable material.

Marble effects may be obtained by varying the filler used,

and by substituting a small quantity of chalk to replace

some of the graphite. A very pleasing glazed marble

effect is formed.

As long as graphite is retained as a filler, this plastic

may be electroplated and forms a very economical base for

such work.

FORMULA: Mix thoroughly and smooth together 25 parts

graphite and 75 parts sulphur and place over low heat. As

soon as the mass has melted and runs like water, remove

from heat. In any case, a temperature of 235 degrees F.

should not be exceeded. It heated about 250 degrees F.

the plastic will form a rubbery mass and will have to be

cooled and reheated. In this liquid state the plastic is

ready for casting, and may be poured into smooth surfaced

molds.

N.B. to heat this mixture properly, a good even heat is

necessary. Should the heating be done by flame, the

container should be placed in a sand bath to insure an

even heat. The cast iron top of a stove or heater is

excellent.

EQUIPMENT: The only equipment for the above that is

required, is space enough to work. a heater or stove, a

kettle or pan to heat the mixture in, and a table or

bench.

PROCEDURE: Before making in castings you will need a

pattern. After choosing a design that fits your need,

your next step is to make a mold. Then you start into

production. If your product requires any holes, threads

or machining, this may be done in the same manner as in

working with a metal casting.

Always think of your castings as metal, for they have

metallic properties, i.e., conduct heat, electricity and

can be electroplated. In fact, the most valuable quality

of Sulpho-Plastic is the fact that it can be used as a

metal substitute. This permits you to make products that

look and are as good and even better, in some cases, than

a true metal. For instance, to make a chrome plated metal

lamp base, other metal casting would require foundry

equipment and machine shop work. A process miles out of

reach of the small manufacturer. However, with your

plastic lamp base, similar in all respects, may be made

for a fraction of the other cost.

ELECTROPLATING: While this can be done at home with very

little equipment, it is advisable to have it done by a

commercial form. They do it very cheaply and much more

efficiently. Electroplating is only used on expensive

replicas and is not advisable for a start.

DESIGN: The number and variety of articles that can be

made from Sulpho-Plastic is practically unlimited and to

make a complete list would be impossible. Though any

article of reasonable size and simplicity of design such

as lams, vases, plaques, brooches, desk-sets, toys, paper

weights, etc., may be cast by using an original article

for a pattern or model. Or an original design may be

patterned in clay and used to make a mold. It is

advisable for the beginner to choose a simple article to

start with, preferably solid, such as book-ends or paper

weights.

MOLDS: Molds may be made of metal or plaster of paris.

Metal models require a great deal of skill and equipment

to produce. therefore for the beginner, it is advisable

to use plaster of paris.

To make a plaster of paris mold. First obtain a box, wood

or cardboard, about an inch larger than the article to be

cast. Coat the inside of the box very thoroughly, yet

thinly with stearine or sweet oil. Use this also on the

article to be cast. This acts as a lubricant and the

plaster of paris will not cement itself to either the box

or the article, if the oil is evenly distributed. Next

make a thick, creamy mixture of plaster of paris by

sifting the plaster gradually into the water, stirring

constantly to prevent lumping. Let this stand for a few

minutes to allow the air bubbles to escape. Pour mixture

slowly over pattern in the box to about double the

thickness of the pattern. Allow several hours to dry,

then remove. when the mold is thoroughly dry, give it a

thin coat of shellac and repeat in 12 hours. Now the mold

is ready to use.

MOLDING: First always make sure that you have lubricated

your mold with stearine or beeswax. Place molds on a

reasonably level surface and pour the Sulpho-Plastic into

the mold, quickly and smoothly. Do not pour from a height

as this will break the lubricant and leave blemishes on

the castings. Plastic must be poured quickly to prevent

cooling in folds and thus making a poor casting. One of

the big assets of Sulpho-Plastic is the fact that is dries

and hardens almost immediately. There is no long wait for

the casting to dry.

SOURCES OF SUPPLIES: Graphite and Sulphur can be obtained

from most any hardware or paint store. Also plaster of

paris. Stearine, beeswax, sweet oil can be purchased from

most drug or grocery stores.

FORMULA:

Foam density lbs./cu.ft.

11/2 8 24 48

Polylite 8601

50. 50. 50. 50.

Catalyst RI

1.3 0.65 0.65 0.65

Water

3.7 0.4 0.1 0.0

Polylite 8621

100. 50. 48.5 47

(polylite 8601 is a polyseter) (polylite 8621 is a polyiscyanate)

PROCEDURE: In order to prepare a foam of give density,

thoroughly mix Polylite 8601 with the necessary amount of

catalyst RI and water. This mixture is stable when foam

is required. Add the necessary amount of Polylite 8621.

Mix thoroughly for 25 to 30 seconds and then pour. Do

this right after mixing foams per instructions above. The

foam will fully expand within 3 to 5 minutes and set

within 5 to 7 minutes into a rigid unicullar structure.

Available mixing time can be extended by moderately

chilling the catalyzed resin and the Polysicyanate. It

will attain nearly maximum physical properties upon

standing a few hours at room temperature and ultimate

strength in about one week. Surface brittleness may be

evident with some formulations after initial set. This

brittleness disappears upon further curing, leaving a

tough non-friable foam. curing can be accelerated with

moderate heat up to 100 degrees F. after the foam has set

if desired.

SOURCES OF SUPPLIES: Polylite 8601, Polylite 8621 and

Catalyst RI can all be obtained from: Reichold Chemicals

Inc. 525 N. Broadway, White Plains, NY 10602

CRAFT PLAX CLEAR FLEXIBLE PLASTIC

Vinyl Chloride Type Suitable for molding in a letter press

FORMULA:

Pliovic AO.......25 ounces

Dioctyl Phthalate.......12 ounces

Panaflex BN 2.....4 ounces

Aluminum Stearate....1 ounce

PROCEDURE: The aluminum stearate is mixed with hot

Dioctyl Phthalate. After cooling to room temperature, add

the panaflex BN 2, and finally, the Pliovic AO. Small

scale mixing can be done with a paddle, but commercial

size batches will require the use of a planetary dough

type mixer such as used by bakers.

PACKING: One pint paint cans and a paper label.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Mold with your hands or press into

molds with a letter press. Heat to 350 degrees F. and

hold this temperature until the plastic has cured. This

will require from a few minutes to an hour or more,

depending on the thickness of the object. Curing time can

be determined by trial. Molds can be made of 50-50

solder.

COMMENT: Plastic of this kind is known as plastigel,

since it is in the form of easily manipulated, putty-like

gel in its uncured state. No other form of plastic is

better suited to the operation of the homeworker because

no expensive dyes or high pressure pressing equipment is

needed to produce first class flexible objects.

SOURCE OF SUPPLIERS:

Pliovic AO..Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Akron, OH.

Dioctyl Phthalate.. Monsanto Chemical Corp...1700 S. 2nd

St., St. Louis MO.

Panaflex BN-2..Amoco Chemical Corp..555 Fifty Ave., New

York, NY.

Aluminum Stearate..Witco Chemical Co., 277 Park Ave., New

York, NY.

Paint Cans..Fruend Can Co., 4439 S. Cottage Grove Ave.,

Chicago, IL.

Labels..Frazer Label Co., 734 S. Federal St., Chicago, IL.

Mixers.. A. Daigger & Co., 189 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL.

IMITATION PAPER MACHE

FORMULA 1:

Wet paper pulp.....10 ounces

Casein.....5 ounces

Lime.....2 ounces

Whitting.....20 ounces

Use as little water as possible in mixing this formula.

Make up small batches until you see if the composition is

exactly what you desire. Hot compositions, of course

cannot be used in glue molds.

FORMULA 2:

Paper pulp.....10 ounces

Whitting.....8 ounces

Rice flour.....5 ounces

Cook to a heavy paste, or 5 ounces of rice may be cooked

to a past and mixed with the dry materials. A hard paper

mache.

FORMULA 3:

Use paper pulp or whitting...5 pounds

Liquid Glue.....1 pound

Clear Varnish.....4 ounces

Linseed Oil.....4 ounces

MIXING: Pour the glue into a tin or pail with a tight

fitting lid so that it can be kept tightly closed when not

in use. Then add the whitting or paper

pulp, stirring in a little at a time to a smooth paste.

Then add the varnish and linseed oil, mixed well. Keep

the mixture covered well when not in use as it dries

rapidly. This mixture will adhere firmly to wood, glass,

tin, chinaware, etc. paper mache surfaces are greatly

improved after drying if they are coated with shellac, 2

coats.

SYNTHETIC RESIN PLASTIC

FORMULA: Phenol and a solution of Formaldehyde, in equal

portions are put in a steam jacketed kettle and heat is

gradually applied. Soon the materials will begin to

react, and in doing so - liberate heat so intense the

reaction may become that the steam must, at times be shut

off and cold water circulated in the jacket to keep the

process from going too far, or the materials from boiling

out of the kettle. After a few hours of heating the

contents of the kettle will be found to have separated

into layers. The heavy melted resin n the bottom and the

water on top. When the water is removed, the melted resin

is allowed to run from the kettle into small pans to cool.

This is a process that requires some experimenting with to

get just right. But it is an interesting experience, and

lays the foundation for later work on a commercial basis.

Different treatment will produce many different qualities

of the product. So it is good to keep a record of every

operation. Put them all down in a record book, when a

satisfactory product is obtained, it can later be

duplicated.

SOURCE OF SUPPLIES:

Phenol and Formaldehyde can be purchased from most any

wholesale drug supply Co.

FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC

FORMULA:

Laminac 4134........24.45%

Laminac 4110........75.00%

Cobalt Nepthenate (Liquid)...0.24%

Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide...0.3%

ALSO NEEDED:

Talc

Fiberglass mat

Color paste for Laminac resin

Cellophane

No. 1894 EX-L-WAX

Woven Fiberglass cloth

PROCESS:

This method of forming reinforced plastic objects is known

as "open mold fabrication." It is best suited to the home

craftsman because it is the simplest method available and

requires the lowest investment. Extreme wide variation in

the techniques are possible and they type os structures

that can be made are almost limitless. For molding a boat

hull, a female mold is used. This mold is made to conform

exactly to the exterior dimensions and finish desired in

the completed molded boat hull. The mold may be made of

wood, plaster, metal, or plastic. The best practical and

inexpensive molds are made of the same plastic from which

the boat itself will be made. The interior of the mold is

first coated with the parting agent - No. 1894 EX-L-WAX.

Apply the least amount that will provide easy removal of

the hull from the mold. Mix the laminac 4134 and 4110 in

the proportions stated in the above formula. Add the

cobalt naphthenate accelerator and mix thoroughly before

adding the methyl ethyl ketone peroxide catalyst. The

catalyst will react violently with the pure accelerator so

make certain these materials are mixed separately. Add

talc to the mixture to thicken it so that application to a

vertical surface will not produce sags... Apply a coat of

the thickened resin to the inside surface of the mold.

This is to insure a smooth and durable surface. Lay up a

single layer of fiberglass mat over the entire surface of

the mold. Using a paint roller or brush impregnate the

layer of fiberglass with resin. Regardless of how the

resin is applied, the paint roller must also be used to

assure against entrapped air bubbles.

Lay up another layer of mat and impregnate with resin same

as the first. Repeat this process until desired thickness

is attained. Finish with a layer of fiberglass cloth and

work vigorously with the roller to remove excess resin.

Finally apply cellophane over the entire surface to

produce a smooth finish. Allow to harden at room

temperature. Remove from the mold and place in an even

heated oven to 170 degrees F. and not over 200 degrees F.

Bake until full hardness is achieved.

Any other structure, large or small is molded in the same

way. Whether you use a male or female mold depends on

which surface of the finished piece should have the

finished side. The surface in contact with the mold is

always the most highly finished.

Colors may be added to suit by using color paste made for

the purpose. These are incorporated into the resin at the

time the talc is added.

More complete instructions on this process may be found in

"Fabrication with Laminac Resins. Write to: American

Cyanamid Co., 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020.

SOURCES OF SUPPLIES:

Laminac 4134 and Laminac 4110 from..American Cyanamid Co.

Plastics Div., 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020

Cobalt Nepthenate (liquid) from..Carlisle Chemical Works,

Inc. Reading, OH.

Methyl Ethyl Ketone from..Enjay Co., 15 W. 51st, New York,

NY 10020

Talc from... Johns-Manville Co., Celite Div., 22 E. 40th

St., New York, NY 10016

No. 1894 EX-L-WAX from...Mitchell Rand Mfg. Co. 51 Murray

St., New York, NY 10007

Fiberglass Mat from....Bigelow Fiberglass Products, 140

Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016

Woven Fiberglass Cloth from....Hess Goldsmith & Co., 1450

Broadway, New York, NY

Color Pastes from...Plastic Molders Supply Co., 74 South

Ave., Fanwood, NJ

Cellophane from...Olin Products Co., 270 Park Ave., New

York, NY

FISHING LURES, FROGS & WORMS

FORMULA:

Geen 121..........30 ounces

Geen 202..........20 ounces

Good-Rite GP-261...25 ounces

Tin Stabilizer....1 ounce

Hydrogenated Terphenyl...25 ounces

PROCEDURE:

A small quantity like this may be mixed with an electric

hand mixer, or by hand. This mixture is fluid and may be

poured into suitable molds. Heating the molds to 350

degrees F. in an oven. It will fuse and harden the

plastic. There will be little shrinkage and the cast

objects have a life-like feeling. Molds may be made of

any material that will stand the curing temperature.

SOURCES OF SUPPLIES:

Geen 121 & 202 from..B.F. Goodrich Chemical Co., 3135

Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH

Good-Rite GP-261 from...B.F. Goodrich Chemical Co., 3135

Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH

Hydrogenated Terphenyl from...Harshaw Chemical Co., 1945

E. 97th St., Cleveland, OH

Tin Stabilizer from...Metal Thermit Corp., Rahway, NJ

CELLO SPONGE RUBBER

FORMULA:

Geen 121..........100 ounces

Paraplex G-25........50 ounces

Paraplex G-50........50 ounces

Dythos (stabilizer)....3 ounces

BL-353 (blowing agent)..10 ounces

Sponge Density 7 lbs. per cu. ft. Expansion 1100%.

PROCEDURE:

Heat the pastisol in the mold or on the desired substrate

at 212 degrees F. until expansion is completed. When the

GL-353 is used. The pigmented plastisol will show a

yellow-green (the color of BL-353) to white when all the

blowing agent is decomposed.

SOURCES OF SUPPLIES:

Geen 121 from..B.F. Goodrich, 3135 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, HO

Paraplex G-25 & G-50 from...Relm & Haas Co., Washington

Square, Philadelphia, PA

Dythos from...National Lead Co., 111 Broadway, New York, NY

BL-353 from...E.I. Dupont Co., Wilmington, DE

SIMPLIFIED PLASTICS

The amount of ingredients used in these various formulas

is considered to be correct. But you may have to do some

experimenting on your own, to obtain the proper flow

properties.

FORMULA 1:

Wood Flour...5 parts

Sodium Silicate....15 parts

PROCEDURE:

Mix the wood flour and Sodium Silicate together. Add more

water if necessary until a dough like mixture is formed by

kneading with the hands. This material may be molded into

hard objects by pressure. Colors may be added while

kneading. Use aniline dyes or dry colors. This material

is suited for plaques, statues, book ends and etc.

FORMULA 2:

Dissolve 20 parts of flake glue in water n a double

boiler. Add the dissolved glue to 90 parts of gelatin.

Add 50 parts of wood flour and 300 parts of powdered

chalk. Mix A and B together to make a heavy batter. This

is done in enough warm water to loosen the material. Add

dry colors (can be obtained from any paint dealer) and

mold under pressure.

FORMULA 3:

Add 100 pars of Zinc Oxide to 4 parts of Silicic Acid.

Add 2 parts of Powdered Borax to 2 1/2 parts of Powdered

Glass. Then mix both together well. Grind until fine,

then bring it into a solution by adding a concentrated

Zinc Oxide solution. This material is ideal for small

objects, but most be worked fast because of its rapid

drying. Color if desired in the usual manner. It may be

pressed with a hand press or in a drill press.

FORMULA 4:

Dissolve 1 pound of flaked glue in water by boiling.

Shred enough tissue paper into the solution to give body

and then stir until a thick batter results. Add 1 cup of

Linseed Oil into the solution and 1 cup of powdered chalk.

Stir well then remove from the double boiler, when cool

enough to knead with hands. Press into molds. A pair of

old gloves, slightly oiled with pure oil should be used to

protect the hands while kneading these materials. It

takes a few days for this material to dry. But at the end

of the drying time it should be as hard as stone. And it

resembles carved wood.

FORMULA 5:

Add 11 parts of Epsom Salts to 36 parts of freshly

Calcined Magnesite and 2 1/1 parts of Lead Acetate. Mix

thoroughly. Then add enough water to hold the material

together. Mold under pressure. This formula is good for

outdoor decorations. Such as ducks, birds, etc. They may

be painted after they have dried.

FORMULA 6:

Add 12 parts Pitch to 6 parts Rosin, mix together then add

1/2 part Caster Oil and 1/4 part melted wax. Blend this

mixture together at a temperature of 250 to 260 degrees F.

Press while hot into a cold die. Many articles may be

made from this material.

WOOD PLASTIC

Easy to make. Take any desired amount of wood flour or

finely sifted sawdust. Add enough ordinary clear lacquer

to make a thick putty like mass. This will keep for a

long time if kept in a tightly closed container. It makes

a fine durable material for mending and patching wood.

Purchase a can of plastic wood from your local hardware

store. You can see how it is packaged. Note: "Plastic

Wood" is a registered name. If you wish to package and

sell this product, you cannot use that name legally. You

can make up a name of your own.

Wood Flour may be purchased from....Wood Flour Inc.,

Howard Street, Winchester, NH or Composition Materials

Co., Ridgeway Cir, Summer St., Stanford, CT 06905.

You may obtain it from local woodworking plants.

SOURCE OF SUPPLIES:

Metal can may be purchased from...Fruend Can Co., 4439 S.

Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL

Paper labels from...Fraser Label Co., 734 S. Federal St.,

Chicago, IL

RESIN CASTING PLASTIC

This is called Phenolic-Formaldehyde-Resin: All the

materials for this formula can be purchased from any

wholesale drug house.

EXTREME CAUTION: should be taken when mixing this

formula. You should only use a glass or stainless steel

vessel, and perform the operation in a place where the

fumes will dissipate. Either in open air or into a

chimney. These products should never come into contact

with the skin. They are highly irritating and corrosive.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Pure Phenol (carbolic acid) crystals, Formalin (30%

Formaldehyde), Caustic Soda (sodium hydroxide) or lye,

Lactic Acid, Clycerine, and Hydrochloric Acid.

Quantities are given by weight, so that you may make any

desired amount of resin.

FORMULA:

In a vessel mix 1 part phenol with 2 1/2 parts of

formalin. Add caustic soda a 20% solution in water, in

the amount of three parts to 100 parts of the phenol and

formaldehyde solution. This mixture is then heated for

about 6 hours at 150 to 160 degrees F. Remove the water

formed by the reaction. When the resin has become a thick

syrup, add 6 parts of lactic acid and 15 parts of

glycerine. Continue to heat until a small sample congeals

on cooling. Add Hydrochloric Acid, 1 part to 100 parts of

the mixture by weight, and when sufficiently cool, pour

into dies of lead or plaster.

Hardening tie depends on so many factors it is hard to

predict. It will dry quicker if heated in an oven at 120

to 140 degrees F. The product will be water-white, and

may be colored with dyes or pigments if desired.