![]() Uneven heating will result in a bad bend, or “hot spots” which can result in bubbles as mentioned above.Heating too aggressively will result in bubbles that ruin the acrylic.Otherwise the film will be much harder to remove. Remove the protective film after cutting, but before heat forming.It’s a process that requires patience and practice, so she shares some useful tips: After cutting, uses a small portable gas stove at its lowest setting to provide gentle heat until the acrylic becomes soft, then it can be formed into different shapes using common shop and household items. There are blades and tools made specifically for cutting, heating, and bending acrylic but shows that even without them acrylic can be cut and bent with a bit of care and patience.Īcrylic sheets are brittle and crack easily, but a hacksaw is a good way to cut it by hand. Acrylic sheets are relatively inexpensive, pretty, and can be heat-shaped very effectively. ![]()
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