{"id":122,"date":"2024-11-06T21:45:40","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T21:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/codes2026ngrrec1\/?page_id=122"},"modified":"2024-12-04T18:40:27","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T18:40:27","slug":"diy-crafts-and-tutorials-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eportfolio.siue.edu\/codes2026ngrrec1\/diy-crafts-and-tutorials-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Reuse & Recycle; DIY Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What does DIY stand for? It stands for do it yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why throw away stuff when it could be made into something useful or decorative?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will show you ways you’re able to reuse everday objects and transform them into creative pieces!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This page will be focusing on different materials such as plastic, cans, and cardboard as well as some crafts along with their tutorials!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Did you know that not all plastic is recyclable?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two main types of plastics: thermoplastics and thermosets. Thermoplastics are plastics that can be heated and reshaped repeatedly, making them recyclable. In contrast, thermoset plastics contain polymers that form irreversible chemical bonds during the curing process. As a result, no amount of heat can break these bonds or remelt the material, making thermosets non-recyclable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Flower Clip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ever wanted to make a beautiful clip with items around your house?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’re at the right place! Below is a tutorial on how to make a flower clip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you will need: spoon, fork, candle, brush, paint (desired color), hair clip<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Melt the spoons and to form petals (they should melt inward)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Melt the fork and twist in order to use for the middle of the flower and melt off the handle<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Grap the spoon petals and apply the super glue to the ends<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Use the super glue to go on the middle of the flower<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Images sourced from TIKTOK account (art_lifeeeee; Art_life_98) http;\/\/www.tiktok.com\/t\/ZP8LqGuR1\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Did you know that aluminum cans are among the most recycable materials?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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That’s right!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aluminum cans are 100% recyclable and are able to be reprocessed in multiple ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throwing away a single alumium can is like pouring away 6 ounces of gasoline!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Here are some interesting fun facts about aluminum cans!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recycling one can can save enough energy to run….<\/p>\n\n\n\n