Plastic items for decorating and storage

Plastic balls, eggs and boxes for decorations and organizing

Plastic items are light, usually sturdy and versatile for crafting. Here you'll find, for example, plastic balls and plastic eggs to decorate, as well as plastic boxes for keeping beads, earrings and other small parts neatly organized. The term plastic covers a wide range of materials with different properties.

How paint and decorations stick to plastic

Smooth plastic surfaces take paint less readily than paper or wood. Clean the pieces so they're free of grease before painting and use paints suitable for plastic, or apply a primer first. Decoupage and stickers also work on plastic if the surface is clean and dry. Whether a ball is clear or can be opened is stated for each product. Put used pieces and scraps in the recycling.

• Balls and eggs as a base for Easter, Christmas and home decorations
• Clear balls for decorations that keep the contents visible
• Containers and boxes for beads, buttons and craft supplies

Tip: Lightly sand very smooth surfaces with fine sandpaper before painting. This gives the paint more grip so it's less likely to flake off later.