Bending Hobby Lobby Acrylic Sheets

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.

Bending hobby lobby acrylic sheets.

Get creative and bask in the glory of your finished product. Ends at midnight pst 08 08 20. Prepare your heat gun for bending the acrylic. 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.

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. Hobby lobby arts and crafts stores offer the best in project party and home supplies. Be aware that simply bending the acrylic sheet will create a rounded edge. 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.

Free shipping on orders of 50 or more. Heating is a slow process in order to make sure that you get a straight bend in the acrylic. 1mm plexiglass sheet is perfect for an endless array of craft projects. Set up plastic or acrylic sheet in a simple bending jig.

Visit us in person or online for a wide selection of products. 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. Lightly score a cut along the line with a utility knife.

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Polycarbonate clear plastic sheet 12 x 24 x 0 0625 1 16 3 pack shatter resistant easier to cut bend mold than plexiglass. 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.