From Plastic To 3D Printed - Do you think this process is insane?🤯 I’ve managed to figure out how to: (1) Melt the texture off the plastic bottles & cut them into fine strips. (2) Extrude the strips into the nozzle of my self built machine (that I drilled a 1.5mm bit out of). (3) Eliminate a wiring issue that caused my machine to malfunction for 5 days (red hot heat end wire). Last things to figure out: (1) Temperature settings so the filament can be pulled out with pliers. (2) Install a new thermometer to more accurately read the temperature of the plastic. THEN WE MAKE FILAMENT. THEN WE PRINT ITEMS IN MY 3D PRINTER. ✔️ So, we’re back in action and the summer is near - let’s hope I don’t mess this up again. But if I do, rest assured I’ll fix it😉. I am so damn excited to produce filament and actually print something for the garden. Or maybe a water bottle (LOL). This machine I’ve build is called the ‘Petamentor’ and there’s a FB group with 5k of us - I’ll give you more information on how to build the machine and the parts you’ll need in the next video. I’m excited to see if you’ll try building this at home. Special thanks to Guillaume from the UK and Bernard from Montreal, Canada for playing a crucial role in helping me solve the issues we’re running into. My boys have also helped introduce me to a new thermometer reader that will help me read the temp more accurately, so that’s on its way. Also a special thanks to my neighbour Mohit for helping me drill a 1.7mm hole in my nozzle! Turning plastic into filament feels like a mountain that I’m struggling to climb, but it’s pretty awesome what you can do when you set your mind to learning, and finishing the climb that you start. Thanks for your time in following along this amazing journey. I love you so much. 💚🙏 #howtowithjessie #3dprinting #plasticwaste #sustainability