But [Matthias Wandel] may be on to something. Here he’s using nichrome wire to reinforce the broken plastic part. The repair process is demonstrated in full in the video after the break.

Now [Inventor 101] has a video about plastic repair that also talks about welding, although — again, we aren’t sure all of the techniques qualify. That’s not to say there aren’t some ...

It’s easier and less messy than filler, but the repair is transparent if you look hard enough. The main problem is that you will also have to shell out for paint and lacquer on top of the kit.

Contemporary woodworkers are also familiar with wood putty which, unlike wood filler, is almost always made from synthetic ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Wood putty (not to be confused with wood filler) is a common item found in the repair arsenals of many homeowners and renters alike. Also ...

the team applied the same plastic material to another plastic ingredient with no self-repair function at a rate of 20 percent. The results showed the mixed plastic can spontaneously repair itself ...

Planet or Plastic? is National Geographic’s multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic trash crisis. Come to this page often to learn more, and find out what you can do to ...

Sara Molnar, Villa Rica A: Sara, I spoke to Jose Gonzales, an owner of the family-run B&M Solution Floors, 770-343-1228, about your carpet, and he said he could repair that gap. B&M’s services ...

Despite global concerns over the accumulation of plastic waste, the drive to produce new plastics shows no signs of slowing down. According to OECD data, the world’s annual plastic production ...

Plastic is a really useful man-made material that has transformed our lives, but what happens after we throw it away is causing a big problem for our planet. Plastic waste can last for hundreds of ...

DIY repair methods ... insert plastic injection ports into it, spacing them about 12 inches apart. Then, secure them with epoxy sealer. Use a putty knife to apply epoxy sealer along the entire ...

Scientists have developed a "self-digesting plastic", which, they say, could help reduce pollution. Polyurethane is used in everything from phone cases to trainers, but is tricky to recycle and ...