A Beginners Guide to Acrylic
What are the different acrylic finishes?
This is where acrylic becomes particularly fun for creators. You aren't limited to plain, solid colours. Gloss acrylic Gloss acrylic has a shiny, smooth surface. It's a great all-rounder for...
What are the different acrylic finishes?
This is where acrylic becomes particularly fun for creators. You aren't limited to plain, solid colours. Gloss acrylic Gloss acrylic has a shiny, smooth surface. It's a great all-rounder for...
What about two-sided finishes?
Some acrylic sheets are designed with different finishes on each side. For example, you may find acrylic with: Matte on one side + gloss on the other. This gives you...
What about two-sided finishes?
Some acrylic sheets are designed with different finishes on each side. For example, you may find acrylic with: Matte on one side + gloss on the other. This gives you...
What colours does acrylic come in?
This is one of the best things about acrylic. You can find acrylic in almost every colour imaginable. From classic: Black White Red Blue Green Yellow through to: Pastels Neutrals...
What colours does acrylic come in?
This is one of the best things about acrylic. You can find acrylic in almost every colour imaginable. From classic: Black White Red Blue Green Yellow through to: Pastels Neutrals...
Acrylic and engraving
Acrylic isn't just for cutting. Many acrylic sheets can also be engraved using a laser. Engraving can create a frosted or textured appearance on the surface of the acrylic. Clear...
Acrylic and engraving
Acrylic isn't just for cutting. Many acrylic sheets can also be engraved using a laser. Engraving can create a frosted or textured appearance on the surface of the acrylic. Clear...
Acrylic and CNC routing
Acrylic can also be machined using CNC equipment. However, the acrylic you choose for CNC may not be exactly the same acrylic you would choose for laser cutting. CNC routing...
Acrylic and CNC routing
Acrylic can also be machined using CNC equipment. However, the acrylic you choose for CNC may not be exactly the same acrylic you would choose for laser cutting. CNC routing...
Acrylic and other creative tools
Acrylic can be combined with lots of other materials and techniques. Depending on the type of acrylic and your project, you may use: Vinyl Add vinyl lettering, patterns or graphics...
Acrylic and other creative tools
Acrylic can be combined with lots of other materials and techniques. Depending on the type of acrylic and your project, you may use: Vinyl Add vinyl lettering, patterns or graphics...
A Beginner's Guide to Acrylic
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A Beginner’s Guide to Acrylic
Everything you need to know before you start creating with acrylic Thinking about trying acrylic for your next creative project? Whether you're a laser cutter, sign maker, crafter, school, small...
A Beginner’s Guide to Acrylic
Everything you need to know before you start creating with acrylic Thinking about trying acrylic for your next creative project? Whether you're a laser cutter, sign maker, crafter, school, small...
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What exactly is acrylic?
Acrylic is a type of plastic. You may also hear it called: Acrylic sheet Perspex® PMMA Plexiglass These terms are often used interchangeably, although Perspex® is actually a brand name...
What exactly is acrylic?
Acrylic is a type of plastic. You may also hear it called: Acrylic sheet Perspex® PMMA Plexiglass These terms are often used interchangeably, although Perspex® is actually a brand name...
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The first thing to know: Cast vs Extruded acrylic
If you're planning to laser cut or engrave acrylic, this is one of the most important things to understand. There are two main manufacturing methods you'll come across: Cast acrylic Cast...
The first thing to know: Cast vs Extruded acrylic
If you're planning to laser cut or engrave acrylic, this is one of the most important things to understand. There are two main manufacturing methods you'll come across: Cast acrylic Cast...
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Can all acrylic be laser cut?
No — and this is important. Never assume that because something looks like acrylic, it is safe or suitable to put into a laser. Different plastics can look very similar...
Can all acrylic be laser cut?
No — and this is important. Never assume that because something looks like acrylic, it is safe or suitable to put into a laser. Different plastics can look very similar...