How to Bend Acrylic and Make Amazing Shapes

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Today I’m going to show you how to bend acrylic, which opens a whole new world of possibilities for DIY projects.
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@cluebin8398 Жыл бұрын

For complex shapes you can place acrylic sheet in boiling water to soften the whole thing evenly and not have to hold it while heating, then drop the softened sheet over a mold that has the shape you want.

@2cjappy Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@waveshake3441 Жыл бұрын

Wow, shall try it defo

@noelathome Жыл бұрын

What is the maximum thickness that you can do this with? 1/4"?

@rahmatasia4405 11 ай бұрын

Any video reference for this?

@richardmyhan3369 9 ай бұрын

This is a great idea. I'm definitely using it.

@mothmoiloa 4 жыл бұрын

russian lady, you are brilliant

@annajonske6566 Жыл бұрын

this was so much more informative than I thought!! thank you for covering common mistakes

@fanalante1201 4 жыл бұрын

best video of how to bend after watching many others. it is detailed, clear, comprehensive. tks.

@Jestunes 4 жыл бұрын

Love the acrylic bending technique. I was making a clear miniature podium for a puppet music video and was going to cut all the pieces then glue them with the medium Hot Stuff glue. but after watching your video I think I will bend the sides and the front to hold the top angled piece after I glue it. Sounds good and might make a better miniature podium. Will show you the results in the future. Thanks for sharing...

@yindiartz 3 жыл бұрын

Wow...you are amazing. So glad I found your channel. Keep up the incredible projects. Can't wait to see your next one.

@NeilDohertyMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! This has given me the solution to a project I've been working on for some time!

@ChrisLocke1969 5 жыл бұрын

Try a hot air gun... no burns, no blackening, very little boiling. Also, always heat both sides.

@GrizzG13 4 жыл бұрын

Chris Locke heat guns kick out a substantial amount of directed heat, and they generally always have a High and Low setting. Do you have a recommended safe distance to avoid scorching?

@ChrisLocke1969 4 жыл бұрын

@@GrizzG13 with patience, its more about the movement of the piece than amount of heat... you can't just hold a piece over the heat, yes, that'll scorch it in seconds. I evenly wave the line on the piece that I want to bend, over the stationary heat gun, flipping the piece over every 3 or 4 passes, and soon the piece will start to bend on its own in general along the intended bend line, and I know its soft enough to remove from heat and bend with tools (I use flange pliers, or for large pieces just two blocks of wood to bend pieces)

@GrizzG13 4 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisLocke1969 excellent. That's actually very helpful info. I'm starting a project that's going to require a lot of bent acrylic. My only real experience with heat guns and clear plastics before this has been from trying to recondition beat up head lights. I do believe you're right though. Patience is gonna be the most important factor

@ChrisLocke1969 4 жыл бұрын

@@GrizzG13 if you're looking for perfectly square/tight angles, make yourself jigs as necessary. One other important tip... as soon as i have the shape i want, i spray the piece with water, and it locks in place instantly. Good luck with your projects! 👍

@GrizzG13 4 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisLocke1969 good to know! I was wondering if water would cause a stress differential and make the bend brittle or weak. I'll be sure to do that. Thanks for your help! 😁

@CB27 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great video. What is the minimum bend radius achievable with 90° bends? Is 3-4mm achievable with 3mm thick acrylic? I want to make a tin foil roll holder to mount on the inside of a kitchen cupbard door. Space is a bit tight so debating whether to cut 4 pieces and glue them together or form the rectangle by starting with a long strip and putting 4 bends in it

@andreasheintze4891 3 жыл бұрын

Simple and clear explanation and demonstrations. Thank you

@Wreinie 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! Totally inspired me for future projects

@rahitifromtahiti 4 жыл бұрын

So inspiring thank you so much for sharing!

@gerbendenheeten6905 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Question, I want to bend thin acrylic (like 3-4mm) , should I warm that up just a bit, or just as long as the thicker one? Also, what is the heat 'curing' time, I mean how long can you wait with the bending, after heating?

@Almostth3R 4 жыл бұрын

That was awesome. Thank you for the demonstration. Have you ever tried to bend an enclosed circle with bends on both sides, ie. walls?

@Tz-Tagz Ай бұрын

Good job on showing and explaining all the different methods!

@euniemin1334 3 жыл бұрын

Omg!! You are talented!! Respect.

@tranquilthecat3417 Жыл бұрын

I use a hot air rework station for my heat source, kind of like a heat gun but it can get much hotter. But there is a bunch of great info here, and I like how you use pieces of wood to act like a jig to make bends easier.

@Dhirenswain77 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Your video helped me completing my project neatly.

@walts555 Жыл бұрын

👍 Excellent. So many vids show everything going right, but true learning also involves all the things that can go wrong. Well done.

@24stepsartanddesign66 3 жыл бұрын

Very clear instructions. Thank you xx

@woodcolors8664 5 жыл бұрын

New and unique always here. Thank you so much Madam

@newsonair 4 жыл бұрын

Really cool... Gr8 idea for any DIY projects... This may seems very simple but only patience can make any shape that one needs... In fact I was looking for something like this and your video came as a boon to me. Tnx a lot. Lots of ❤️

@joelbitton 3 жыл бұрын

Good and patient teacher. Very encouraging.

@fredbradshaw3835 4 жыл бұрын

Luv how she says acrylic and she said it 1000x.

@dablet 4 жыл бұрын

how do you remove the film so easily??? also, what sand paper do you sand the edge of the acrylic?

@DarkHarpuia 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic video! I'm thinking of using an acrylic piece to create an air conditioner deflector, and this will help a lot!

@yousefjallad5633 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing as usual

@patresaplus3274 4 жыл бұрын

I want to bend a acrylic frame flat so I can hang it on the wall, I think this technique will work, it’s cheap enough to try, and I can use my gas stove for my heat source, thx so much

@amoldethe6480 4 жыл бұрын

Can I use this method in making molded aqwerium plz suggest

6 ай бұрын

Such a professional but approachable video you created, well done! 🙌

@raq007 4 жыл бұрын

Wow !! U just ignited my inner creativity... loved your videos

@icraftncreate4005 4 жыл бұрын

Something wowww.. love it!

@bacaliboy 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome--thanks for posting!

@chetanpanchal5517 2 жыл бұрын

Superb video, extraordinary explainnation. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

@Holling2323 3 жыл бұрын

My new favorite channel.

@Raether608 4 жыл бұрын

+Creativity Hero How long do I have to wait for the acrylic to cool down?

@makerspun4839 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Very instructive and detailed. Thank you~!!!!

@ahmetdeniz4033 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative as it simple. Thank you

@1datukpanglimo 3 жыл бұрын

great idea...definitely going to do it right now!!its fun..

@iamlove7110 5 жыл бұрын

I love everything acrylic

@sharoncumberbatch7667 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing and simple. Very interesting

@semekiizuio Ай бұрын

Awesome I was looking for a specific tier display but wasnt finding any luck. I might have to take this route and bend it to different heights

@jamesforler6897 Жыл бұрын

Would you recommend using clamps to solidly wedge the pieces?

@j.c.3800 2 жыл бұрын

thank you. very clear instructions.

@iMiilk182 5 жыл бұрын

Hey nice to see you posting again :) welcome back

@michaelbyrnes1822 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! God bless you! and your DIY venture.

@lennycruz4558 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks this helps me in my diy project

@lingarajpatra1713 4 жыл бұрын

Good demonstration!!

@fuelban 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video, well made and. Clear thanks. Thom in Scotland

@gidesp1 4 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup pour ce tutoriel bien intéressant.

@RCHut 3 жыл бұрын

I was searching for this so long 👋🏻🙉 thank you 😊

@sabyx5 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very helpful !!

@PENFOLD1962 3 жыл бұрын

I have learnt a lot during your video, thank you. Take care my friend 👍😷👍

@goldworld2024 Жыл бұрын

Nice Acrylic Creatives.

@MAYASANDY12 5 жыл бұрын

Love ur work

@archonmarch3965 3 жыл бұрын

Love it great! Thank you.

@thebeybladearmory 5 жыл бұрын

Would a blow torch work the same?

@YJKadventure 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome! This should be very helpful for the project I have in mind 🤔

@theartofcompetition5965 2 жыл бұрын

awesome. will this work with acrylic mirrors?

@rams5474 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one. Suggest if you first have base then fold it 90°perpendicular, then down at 45°then 2" above the bottom at the edge a final -1" 45,° facing up will give it hangibg. You can give a cut at the desired point for charger wire incert. My one question is hot water can't help instead of burner heating?

@anythingoldmechanical 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this. Brilliant!

@whateverthisis3929 3 жыл бұрын

Very well done video, I appreciate the info

@robertkwaskowski4088 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You for your video. It was very nice and useful too. As usual :))

@asaaprabhat3489 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful information mam,how to bend large acrylic sheets please give reply

@yemenibritishculturalforum1744 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing, many thanks

@mariakoch6097 4 жыл бұрын

I miss you and your videos!! I hope you are coming back 🥰

@chuckstevenson7049 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, great video.

@jenblob1065 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Many tks the upload and little tips!

@jklandsale6946 4 жыл бұрын

what is the best glue to bond 2 pieces of acrylic to make an aquarium? plz help me...

@IUSTITA 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You are a gem!

@user-hb8be5wb4q 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. This is a great vlog, and all the useful information. I subscribed and high five. Looking for more of your vlogs.

@neleemapurohit1352 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for given knowledge

@daveroman7991 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. What type of heater would you recommend to put a 90 degree bend in a piece that is large, like 48 inches long and 30 inches wide?

@comodororelampago5656 4 жыл бұрын

I love your Work.

@osks Жыл бұрын

Very nicely done!

@dreamsimage 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you so much for I gey new idea and concept to make new things of goods with acrylic with home basis project... Again thank you

@KellyBurnett138 4 жыл бұрын

Great info!!

@papaidolatrine2499 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful tips thanks 🙏

@Ideas1003 2 жыл бұрын

Useful ideas, hands up, greetings to you from Morocco 👌🌹

@stefaniaponitz5738 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, thank you!

@christopherlynn8377 2 жыл бұрын

Can the bending method be used to make a Shelf, with for example, three or four shelves?

@diyhandcrafter 5 жыл бұрын

Cool to see you again - cool video.

@CreativeFlashAnimation 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. God bless you

@PaperMario64 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome job

@carlodioso495 4 жыл бұрын

Can i use traditional gas stove in my house?

@jyotirani8232 2 жыл бұрын

really very useful

@goswamilsrtr4663 4 жыл бұрын

where thsese sheets are avail to buy

@radstorm 3 жыл бұрын

I subscribed for 2 reasons 1: Very informative and 2: I love your voice :o)

@vishnuramachandran2441 3 жыл бұрын

That's pretty brilliant idea 👌 thanks mam and all the best👏🤝🏻

@vijitgarg 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea.

@swampert6296 3 жыл бұрын

Does this method work on pvc figurines as well? Thank you

@omkarashokdhumal5996 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊. It was good presentation

@Ukepa Жыл бұрын

very good suggestions... I'm going to try it!!!

@diamondtran989 4 жыл бұрын

that's so cool!!!! Thanks for your tip!!! Really helpful

@diamondtran989 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder if this method can apply for PC (polycarbonate) material?

@RK-vt6sp 3 жыл бұрын

From where do you buy the sheet

@miciso666 7 ай бұрын

man i remember making my first tough project in school :D it was a S shaped vial? thingy holder and it was the toughest thing ever in metal class. now years later i wanna attempt it again. amazing video really handy and will try soon to see if im still good at it :)

@OddisProductions 5 жыл бұрын

This gave me alot of ideas!

@PleakTCG 3 жыл бұрын

I was browsing acrylic tubing and bends for inspiration on updating my pc water cooling build. Realized that she would be pro at doing custom loops lol.