Nylon was the first synthetic material created through exhaustive studies of chemical characteristics of the reagents used to create it. It took several years after that initial discovery to industrialize its fabrication and find uses; World War II created a new and extremely important use for nylon: parachutes. The easiest way to extrude nylon filament is through a slow and steady process of pulling through a hand crank.
Things You'll Need
Wooden dowel, 1/2 inch in diameter
Two large popsicle sticks
Two 1-inch screws
Screw driver
Small box, 6 inches square
Forceps
Solution of hexamethylene diamine and sebacoyl chloride
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Instructions
1
Cut the wooden dowel so it just fits inside the box, about 5 3/4 inches long.
2
Make sure the screwdriver fits the screws used.
Turn a screw through the center of a popsicle stick, the box, and into the dowel. Repeat for the other side. The dowel should turn as the popsicle sticks are turned.
3
Grab a small piece of nylon with the forceps from the interface of the solution and gently pull it long enough to reach the wooden dowel and start wrapping the nylon around it. Continue turning the popsicle sticks at a constant speed to create a filament to desired length.
