Shapelock. Super cool material for playing around…er…conducting important work.
ShapeLock is an Ultra-High Molecular Weight Low Temperature Thermoplastic. ShapeLock is a super strong plastic similar to Nylon or Polypropylene in toughness. However, unlike the two former plastics it does not need high temperatures or high pressures to form into useful shapes…Reusable – Just reheat and remold, endlessly recycle-able. Super Tough, Safe and Non-Toxic. Machine-able – Easy to saw, drill, tap and mill. Paintable – Readily accepts Acrylic hobby paints, dyes and pigments. Excellent material for frames, brackets, forms, molds and custom parts.
Available in the UK from http://www.maplin.co.uk – search for “Polymorph”.
The same thing is available at a cheaper price: $28 for 793 grams. http://www.sculpt.com/catalog_98/craft/craft.htm#friend
–Beth
Oh, super cool, thanks. I’m going to get some to play. Looks excellent. :-) Oh and the full Maplin link is here.