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  "content": "This is Zero Plastics Australia's large craft sheet design, an essential addition to any workspace.\n\n### Materials Needed:\n- Sheet press\n- 800 grams (1.76 pounds) granulated plastic\n- 1 aluminum frame\n- 2 aluminum base plates\n- Stanley knife and paint scraper (useful for gently prying apart the aluminum plates)\n\n### Time Estimates:\n- Cooking: 20–30 minutes\n- Cooling: 20–30 minutes\n- Tidy up: 5–10 minutes\n\n\nUser Location: Ballarat, Australia\n\nYou need two base plates and one aluminum frame (a thick border is advisable, as it will reduce bending). Place one base plate and the aluminum frame down, fill evenly with the plastic granules, then place the second base plate on top, creating a sandwich before closing.\n\nActivate your machine. The temperature setting depends on the type of plastic utilized; however, this guide pertains to HDPE.\n\nOnce the temperature reaches 200°C (392°F), securely close the machine until a clicking sound is heard. Adjustments to the knob at the top may be necessary.\n\nMelting requires 20-30 minutes. Once completed, remove the aluminum plates and place them on concrete. Lay another concrete slab on top for compression. Adding weight is beneficial. Allow it to cool for 30 minutes. Exercising patience is important, as rushing this step can create problems.\n\nUse the paint scraper to gently separate the plates by inserting it into the gap. Test various mold release methods. If a better method is discovered, kindly inform us. If the sheet becomes stuck, use a Stanley knife to carefully carve it out. Take your time to trim the edges for a cleaner finish.\n\nNow that you are finished, experiment with colors and patterns.\n\nFor any inquiries, please email Zero.plastics.australia@gmail.com\n\nThank you. \n\nwww.zeroplasticsaustralia.com",
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  "resources": "### Tools  \n- Stanley knife  \n- Paint scraper  \n\n### Hardware  \n- Sheet press machine [Learn more](www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)  \n- 2× aluminum base plates  \n- 1× aluminum frame (thick border recommended)  \n- 800g HDPE plastic granules  \n\n### Software  \n*None required*  \n\n### Additional Resources  \n- [Zero Plastics Australia Website](www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)  \n- Support email: [zero.plastics.australia@gmail.com](mailto:zero.plastics.australia@gmail.com)",
  "references": "Here is a list of useful references related to plastic sheet fabrication with HDPE:\n\n## Articles\n- [HDPE Material Properties](https://www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)\n  \n## Open Source Designs\n- [Zero Plastics Australia Craft Sheet Design (Aluminum Frame Template)](https://www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)\n\n## Tutorials & Techniques\n- [Press Machine Setup Guide](https://www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)\n- [Mold Release Methods Documentation](https://www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)\n\n## Tools & Suppliers\n- [Aluminum Frame Specifications](https://www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)\n- [Granulated HDPE Source (Australia)](https://www.zeroplasticsaustralia.com)\n\n## Support & Contact\n- [Zero Plastics Australia Official Email](mailto:Zero.plastics.australia@gmail.com)"
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