Bending Hobby Lobby Acrylic Sheets

1mm plexiglass sheet is perfect for an endless array of craft projects.

Bending hobby lobby acrylic sheets.

To set up your plastic or acrylic sheet to bend simple curves for your miniature and model projects you need to first remove the protective covering from the material you wish to bend. Prepare your heat gun for bending the acrylic. Free shipping on orders of 50 or more. Use it to create fabulous diy home decor use it in place of glass for a safe durable alternative design a unique piece of jewelry or use it in an open frame to create a barrier against the elements.

Lightly score a cut along the line with a utility knife. Make your pressure on the acrylic as even as possible while you push. Polycarbonate clear plastic sheet 12 x 24 x 0 0625 1 16 3 pack shatter resistant easier to cut bend mold than plexiglass. Set up plastic or acrylic sheet in a simple bending jig.

If you want to create a sharp edge you must initially saw a v shaped groove along the outside edge of the line to be bent. Use it to create fabulous diy home decor use it in place of glass for a safe durable alternative design a unique piece of jewelry or use it in an open frame to create a barrier against the elements. Get creative and bask in the glory of your finished product. Be aware that simply bending the acrylic sheet will create a rounded edge.

Visit us in person or online for a wide selection of products. Use long thin 1 inch or so in width test strips to practice your technique and learn how your particular heat source affects your chosen thickness of plastic. 4 6 out of 5 stars 208. Get creative and bask in the glory of your finished product.

Clear acrylic rectangle 14 99 34 99 save 20 with code 20madebyyou 4 sizes. Heating is a slow process in order to make sure that you get a straight bend in the acrylic. Use the spare piece of flat scrap wood to push the acrylic back and down while you aim the heat gun at the acrylic. Step 4 applying heat.

Clear acrylic rectangles 10 pack 19 99 24 99 save 20 with code 20madebyyou get your business supplies in bulk and at a great low price 365 days a year with michaelspro packs. This thick sturdy plexiglass sheet is perfect for an endless array of craft projects.