How to bend pearlescent acrylic discs
To bend most types of acrylic, the process is done by heating the sheet which makes the heated area thermoformable and is then able to be bent into place. This can be done with a heat gun, line bending machine or any heat source within your workshop.
How to polish pearlescent acrylic discs
To polish most types of acrylic, fine grit sandpapers are the best option alternating between wet and dry. Using a piece of wet, 800 grit sandpaper in a circular, buffing motion and then repeat with a dry piece of the same sandpaper. Keep alternating between the wet and dry pieces, rubbing for two to three minutes at a time. If it begins to look frosty this is just part of the process and these will disappear during the sanding. Move onto the grade 1200 paper and continue with the circular buffing motions, before drying to area fully with a soft, dry cotton cloth. If you have acrylic polish, this will help the material shine and look as good as new.
How to print on glitter acrylic discs
Plastic Sheets Direct offers an in-house printing service which you can use to print logos, images and wording onto.
How to cut glitter acrylic discs by hand
To cut acrylic by hand, the best option is a fine tooth hacksaw. The edges may need polishing after to help the shine return to the material.
How to bend glitter acrylic discs
To bend most types of acrylic, the process is done by heating the sheet which makes the heated area thermoformable and is then able to be bent into place. This can be done with a heat gun, line bending machine or any heat source within your workshop.
How to polish glitter acrylic discs
To polish most types of acrylic, fine grit sandpapers are the best option alternating between wet and dry. Using a piece of wet, 800 grit sandpaper in a circular, buffing motion and then repeat with a dry piece of the same sandpaper. Keep alternating between the wet and dry pieces, rubbing for two to three minutes at a time. If it begins to look frosty this is just part of the process and these will disappear during the sanding. Move onto the grade 1200 paper and continue with the circular buffing motions, before drying to area fully with a soft, dry cotton cloth. If you have acrylic polish, this will help the material shine and look as good as new.
How to print on metallic acrylic discs
Plastic Sheets Direct offers an in-house printing service which you can use to print logos, images and wording onto.
How to cut metallic acrylic discs
One of the main benefits of acrylic perspex is how easy it is to work with. It can be cut with standard workshop equipment including hand saws and power saws. The below tools can be used:
Score and break
Handsaw
Jigsaw
Bandsaw
CNC Laser/Router cutting
