Comments on: Cassette Tape Clutch http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/ Come Learn and Share Information about Recycling, Crocheting & Green Crafting Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:51:55 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Sandy http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/comment-page-1/#comment-25956 Sandy Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:31:10 +0000 http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/#comment-25956 I used to work in broadcasting and handled similar tape on a daily basis. We cut and spliced it. I was wondering too. I don't know if there's lead in that, but I think it might be fine. I'll be making some projects and hitting up some radio friends for old cassettes if I don't have enough!!! I used to work in broadcasting and handled similar tape on a daily basis. We cut and spliced it.

I was wondering too. I don’t know if there’s lead in that, but I think it might be fine.

I’ll be making some projects and hitting up some radio friends for old cassettes if I don’t have enough!!!

]]> By: Conny Hubbard http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/comment-page-1/#comment-25664 Conny Hubbard Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:35:16 +0000 http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/#comment-25664 Hi Cindy, I love your site and all your wonderful creations. You're the first person I've seen using plastic along with regular yarn. That's what I've been doing and getting great results. I have lots of leftover yarn and it's perfect for using it in all the plarn projects I'm working on. The rugs are so soft and you'd never know the main ingredient is plastic. The house shoes really keep the feet warm in the winter. I'm working on a vest now, using a strand of silky yarn and a strand of fun fur. I will stop by and check your site again. Thanks, Conny .-= Conny Hubbard´s last blog ..<a href="http://thatsababyforsure.blogspot.com/2009/09/name-change.html" rel="nofollow">Name Change</a> =-. Hi Cindy,
I love your site and all your wonderful creations. You’re the first person I’ve seen using plastic along with regular yarn. That’s what I’ve been doing and getting great results. I have lots of leftover yarn and it’s perfect for using it in all the plarn projects I’m working on. The rugs are so soft and you’d never know the main ingredient is plastic. The house shoes really keep the feet warm in the winter. I’m working on a vest now, using a strand of silky yarn and a strand of fun fur.
I will stop by and check your site again. Thanks,
Conny
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]]> By: Tricia Caughley http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/comment-page-1/#comment-23917 Tricia Caughley Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:54:23 +0000 http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/#comment-23917 Awesome creativity! just love it! will have a go at crocheting with the cassette tape... that'll really amaze my family!! Well done Cindy! Awesome creativity! just love it! will have a go at crocheting with the cassette tape… that’ll really amaze my family!! Well done Cindy!

]]> By: analog amnesty » cassette tape crochet http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/comment-page-1/#comment-21578 analog amnesty » cassette tape crochet Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:15:39 +0000 http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/#comment-21578 [...] clam shell clutch and regular clutch [...] [...] clam shell clutch and regular clutch [...]

]]> By: Tony Lee http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/comment-page-1/#comment-17932 Tony Lee Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:23:01 +0000 http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/#comment-17932 Thanks Cindy for sharing this. This is quite an amazing idea you've got. I especially admired the recycled round plarn rug you made. <abbr><em>Tony Lee’s last blog post..<a href="http://www.virtualjewelries.com/2009/02/how-do-you-spot-a-fake-fendi-handbag/" rel="nofollow">How do you spot a fake Fendi handbag?</a></abbr></em> Thanks Cindy for sharing this. This is quite an amazing idea you’ve got. I especially admired the recycled round plarn rug you made.

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]]> By: Yearn Worthy Yarn: Cassette Tape : Crafting a Green World http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/comment-page-1/#comment-16195 Yearn Worthy Yarn: Cassette Tape : Crafting a Green World Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:31:27 +0000 http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/#comment-16195 [...] just about anything that you can dream up. How about an ipod cover (oh the irony.) Or what about an evening bag, doll clothes, granny square? The possibilities are [...] [...] just about anything that you can dream up. How about an ipod cover (oh the irony.) Or what about an evening bag, doll clothes, granny square? The possibilities are [...]

]]> By: Jacqueline http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/comment-page-1/#comment-15352 Jacqueline Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:39:48 +0000 http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/#comment-15352 I have made a crocheted belt out of cassette tapes. Just 1 long single-crocheted strip (maybe 15 stitches wide). For a 30" waist, used 2 strands of a 90 minute tape & that was it. Fastened with Drings and made a decorative buckle by taking a cassette apart & screwing it back together with the belt inside. I've also seen an artist who crocheted a cover for her entire car (!) out of video tape. incredible. I have made a crocheted belt out of cassette tapes. Just 1 long single-crocheted strip (maybe 15 stitches wide). For a 30″ waist, used 2 strands of a 90 minute tape & that was it. Fastened with Drings and made a decorative buckle by taking a cassette apart & screwing it back together with the belt inside.

I’ve also seen an artist who crocheted a cover for her entire car (!) out of video tape. incredible.

]]> By: BananaCraft» Arquivo do Blog » O que fazer com uma fita cassete - Um site no estilo faça-você-mesmo, dedicado à s pessoas que adoram coisas feitas a mão! http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/comment-page-1/#comment-11690 BananaCraft» Arquivo do Blog » O que fazer com uma fita cassete - Um site no estilo faça-você-mesmo, dedicado à s pessoas que adoram coisas feitas a mão! Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:05:47 +0000 http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/#comment-11690 [...] mas já comecei a pesquisar o que as pessoas estão fazendo e encontrei algumas coisas curiosa: -Carteira de crochê feita com a fita -Uma bolsa quadrada, também de crochê -Uma carteira com zíper - minha favorita - e um tutorial [...] [...] mas já comecei a pesquisar o que as pessoas estão fazendo e encontrei algumas coisas curiosa: -Carteira de crochê feita com a fita -Uma bolsa quadrada, também de crochê -Uma carteira com zíper – minha favorita – e um tutorial [...]

]]> By: BananaCraft» Arquivo do Blog » O que fazer com uma fita cassete - Um site no estilo faça-você-mesmo, dedicado à s pessoas que adoram coisas feitas a mão! http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/comment-page-1/#comment-16194 BananaCraft» Arquivo do Blog » O que fazer com uma fita cassete - Um site no estilo faça-você-mesmo, dedicado à s pessoas que adoram coisas feitas a mão! Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:05:47 +0000 http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/#comment-16194 [...] mas já comecei a pesquisar o que as pessoas estão fazendo e encontrei algumas coisas curiosa: -Carteira de crochê feita com a fita -Uma bolsa quadrada, também de crochê -Uma carteira com zíper - minha favorita - e um tutorial [...] [...] mas já comecei a pesquisar o que as pessoas estão fazendo e encontrei algumas coisas curiosa: -Carteira de crochê feita com a fita -Uma bolsa quadrada, também de crochê -Uma carteira com zíper – minha favorita – e um tutorial [...]

]]> By: Cindy http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/comment-page-1/#comment-5341 Cindy Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:34:49 +0000 http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2007/09/22/cassette-tape-clutch/#comment-5341 <em>@Romana: I did research on the Internet on using, touching, and handling the vcr tape and couldn’t find any health concern. I don’t know for sure. I’ve tried to research this but didn’t find any for-sure answers. After another person recently asked me again about health issues using vcr tape, I asked a chemist blog friend about this issue. He gave this link http://www.answers.com/topic/videotape to provide information about the tape. He said the base is PET which has been controversial for water bottles. But we drink water from that so? He also said that the tape can flake off with use and aging but it’s not a health problem though. One thing he did mention is that if there is dust that could be breathed in which is not advised. So I guess the bottom line is that while there hasn’t been an actual study done on crafting with vcr tapes, there shouldn’t be a health issue. But it’s like everything out there, anything at times can cause us humans problems. My suggestion is don’t use flaking tape and don’t breathe in the dust or particles if it ages. Good luck and I hope this information helps.</em> @Romana:
I did research on the Internet on using, touching, and handling the vcr tape and couldn’t find any health concern. I don’t know for sure. I’ve tried to research this but didn’t find any for-sure answers.

After another person recently asked me again about health issues using vcr tape, I asked a chemist blog friend about this issue. He gave this link http://www.answers.com/topic/videotape to provide information about the tape. He said the base is PET which has been controversial for water bottles. But we drink water from that so? He also said that the tape can flake off with use and aging but it’s not a health problem though. One thing he did mention is that if there is dust that could be breathed in which is not advised. So I guess the bottom line is that while there hasn’t been an actual study done on crafting with vcr tapes, there shouldn’t be a health issue. But it’s like everything out there, anything at times can cause us humans problems. My suggestion is don’t use flaking tape and don’t breathe in the dust or particles if it ages. Good luck and I hope this information helps.

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