Recycled Plastic Bag Weaving

Bags and a big piece of cardboard to shape the rug are the only supplies you ll need.

Recycled plastic bag weaving.

Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. By jana trent on may 14 2008. Bhuj produces large quantities of plastic waste and the city s waste disposal system is problematic at best. All bags are used bags i have cut and stored flat.

Apr 30 2020 explore kathryn wieder s board weaving plarn on pinterest. Choose bags of different colors to add variety and reflect your taste. The concentration and meditative state that comes from repetitive but complicated work is a study in mindfulness and there is also the satisfaction that comes from a finished product. Unwanted plastic bags can make fantastic eco mats for the garden and it s a great way to have fun recycling.

But to my surprise i ve come to regard hundreds of plastic bags stored in a big floppy cardboard box in the garage as part of this stash. Follow these simple instructions for plastic bag weaving below. Stop with the whining about using new bags already. Working with my hands and creating something beautiful is the best kind of therapy.

The plastic strips of different colors are woven into durable textiles. How to make a sleeping mat or rug using plastic. Nylon is used for the warp and plastic forms the weft creating a thick dense material useful for mats backpacks or cushions. Weaving is a skill intrinsic to the kachchh and the recycled plastic is woven using a technology ancient to kachchh the pit loom.

Mar 4 2020 explore delbertginger marshall s board weaving plastic bags followed by 110 people on pinterest. A large piece of strong cardboard an old box would work well ruler. Weave a rug out of plastic bags for an inexpensive and creative custom look. Lots of plastic bags with as many different colours as possible.

The carbon footprint of plastic bags is approximately 6kg of co2 per 1kg of plastic. I have a considerable yarn stash of wool cotton linen and silk carefully stored in baskets and on yarn trees. K hamir s recycled plastic project repurposes urban waste materials while supporting traditional weaving skills and methods.