In keeping with the flashback to the 80's Blast from the Past Theme....you may recall a product called "Friendly Plastic". It's produced in the here in the States from AMACO. Way back in the 80's, I purchased a pair of earrings and a matching bracelet at a craft show made with it. The ensemble was quite flashy - a little gaudy and complimented my big 80's hair (yes ladies....AquaNet was my friend...). Those pieces have since been broken and I think.....lost. Friendly plastic was quite a popular medium for creative people and came in a variety of metallic and varigated colors. But the 80's crazy died out...and so it seems Friendly Plastic did a little bit too..... Jana Ewy brought a 90's update to the product with her books showing us how to layer and create patterns with Friendly Plastic. In fact to see a project I did, inspired by Jana, just click here!!
Now...take a look at what one artist in the United Kingdom has done to put a real 2000 spin on it!! It's back with a bang! And.... OH! is it so fun to work with!!! Meet textile artist and Friendly Plastic Queen - Liz Welch . I introduced you to her briefly in my CHA show summary. Just look at photo's of her work with Friendly plastic and textiles! WOW!![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKRyZ5S8m0iAvkfxpn9XtDLV2UjVXJx68Jmn7wcQ3S745irL_XCUEu7OJ6J-SpDx48C6czP0kur-83ZkVb_NujAlOuQwiDllqIzBBvw2kwLxFQcdSXTDfqKFXUd35nH0slo_GB5ebUXo/s320/masks.jpg)
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Liz features an unique way to incorporate friendly plastic metallic designs with textiles to create stunning wearables. I was priveleged enough to receive a beautiful - Totally 2000 necklace and earrings from her. So you say....masks....wearables arent your main interest? You like scrapbooking and paper crafts???? Well...check out Liz's ATC cards too! ![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3qipPbq5fPRf8ktcV-R24z0BaWjGCZMc2flqonjLios2JzEM6LYwKdUUwSkYCvggQL5AUULd9iMn2wJz-q27qDHj-iDX9b1VIAT2Xc3CZOGYr5SB7KIixDupo8qxFV_3Nq75TgJxqMNM/s320/atcLiz2.jpg)
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Friendly plastic can be molded and cut with alphabet cutters to create stunning titles...think Texture.
I really enjoy the challenge of giving "older" products a NEW Up to the Minute look. All it takes is a little creative inspiration and a little thinking out of the box. Some days...i know...we get stuck in the box! So if you are one of those who have a stash of Friendly plastic laying around...why not ressurrect it??? And challenge yourself to a little creative "up to date" project.
Check back to see what I've created with FIMO using Liz's masquerade costume as an inspiration. It's a walk on the wild side.........
(all photo's featured in this blog are the work of Liz Welch)
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