Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Acrylic Experimentation

Experiment 1

-Heating

- Vacuum Forming thin acrylic to learn the properties of heating acrylic
- Push forming-Heat up acrylic and then try to push a shape through to get a smooth curve
- Use this knowledge to heat bend acrylic around an object to get an outline of the form

Experiment 2

-Laser Cutting/Etching

- Try variation of shapes and test the structural properties of the acrylic to see how thing of form are possible
- Etch different images into acrylic and see if it is possible to etch multiple layers

Experiment 3

-Finishing

- Try multiples textures including smooth, rough, and mirror
- Try different spray or paint on paints to see which works best

1 comment:

  1. Looks good try get enough of you materials so you can get going on monday.

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