How to cut acrylic by hand.
Cut acrylic sheet round shape.
Sand the cut line.
For straight cuts in acrylic a plastic scoring blade can be used.
Once you ve scored the initial line go over it a few times with the blade until a groove forms.
Then score the line using a plastic scoring blade using the ruler as a guide so your line is straight.
In this video we demonstrate the four most common ways to cut acrylic sheet also known as perspex acrylit.
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Acrylic circles with holes.
Fab glass and mirror also gives you the opportunity to project self made designs on your plastic with a few simple steps.
To cut acrylic sheets start by marking the line you want to cut using a ruler and a permanent marker.
It is also easy to clean plexiglass sheets and maintain them.
Use a forstner bit to cut circles up to three inches in diameter.
Moreover clear acrylic sheets can easily be cut down to accommodate whichever shape and size you want.
Plexiglass can scratch easily which is why it s sold with a protective film on the surface.
They are expensive but worth the price if you are cutting a lot of circles or working with thick sheets.
Snap the acrylic at the cut line.
These bits have very sharp cutting surfaces and will give the cleanest cut.
Score the acrylic several more times along the same line then place the acrylic on the edge of the table and use light quick pressure to snap the piece in two.
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Clamp down the straight edge on the cut line.
With a straightedge as a guide pull the blade toward you leaving a score mark.
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Acrylic shapes squares hearts.
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