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 Heat
bondable Angelina
fibre can be used in a number of
ways. Here we have discovered a fun and simple
way to bind them into a three-dimensional
shape. The Angelina fibres need only a very
small amount of indirect heat to make them
fuse, in this instance, boiling water is involved
so please take care!
Please note, this project is not suitable for children as it involves the use of boiling water.
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| Making the
Cup
You will need two small plastic pudding basins
of the same size. Carefully line one of the basins
with a thin layer of Angelina
fibre and then place the other basin
within the first. |
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Pour freshly boiled
water into the top basin to about 1cm below the
rim. Then place the basins in a larger container
such as a mixing bowl or jug and pour more boiling
water into the container to about 2 cm below the
rim of the pudding basins.
Leave to stand for 15 minutes and then carefully
lift the pudding basins out of the larger container.
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| Pour the water out
of the inner basin and lift it out. The Angelina
fibres will have adhered themselves
to the outer edge of the inner basin.
Gently push the fibres downwards and away from
the edge of the basin to release the Angelina
cup.
The feathered edge of this cup has been trimmed
but the result is equally as effective untrimmed.
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| Your bowl can be
used for sweets, pot pouri or gifts.
Alternatively, turn it upside down, pierce a
hole through the centre and stitch a thread in
place to use it as a delicate, glistening Christmas
decoration.
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| This paper cone has been created by
sprinkling a small number of dried
petals between two thin layers of Angelina
fibre before placing between two pieces
of baking parchment and iron briefly |
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