How to Bend Acrylic and Make Amazing Shapes

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]

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]

Thank you.

[@waveshake3441]

Wow, shall try it defo

[@noelathome]

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

[@rahmatasia4405]

Any video reference for this?

[@richardmyhan3369]

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

[@Jestunes]

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]

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

[@fanalante1201]

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

[@andreasheintze4891]

Simple and clear explanation and demonstrations. Thank you

[@24stepsartanddesign66]

Very clear instructions. Thank you xx

[@rahitifromtahiti]

So inspiring thank you so much for sharing!

[@Wreinie]

Loved this video! Totally inspired me for future projects

[@annajonske6566]

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

[@mothmoiloa]

russian lady, you are brilliant

[@newsonair]

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 ❤️

[@NeilDohertyMusic]

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

[@ChrisLocke1969]

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

[@GrizzG13]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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! 😁

[@joelbitton]

Good and patient teacher. Very encouraging.

[@makerspun4839]

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

[@euniemin1334]

Omg!! You are talented!! Respect.

[@ahmetdeniz4033]

Very informative as it simple. Thank you

[@Tz-Tagz]

Good job on showing and explaining all the different methods!

[@walts555]

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

[@woodcolors8664]

New and unique always here. Thank you so much Madam

[@raq007]

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

[@Dhirenswain77]

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

[@icraftncreate4005]

Something wowww.. love it!

[@michaelbyrnes1822]

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

[@yousefjallad5633]

Amazing as usual

[@sharoncumberbatch7667]

Amazing and simple. Very interesting

[@fredbradshaw3835]

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

[@bacaliboy]

Your videos are awesome--thanks for posting!

[@1datukpanglimo]

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

[@fuelban]

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

[@chetanpanchal5517]

Superb video, extraordinary explainnation. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@sabyx5]

Thank you, very helpful !!

[@gidesp1]

Merci beaucoup pour ce tutoriel bien intéressant.

[@archonmarch3965]

Love it great! Thank you.

[@yemenibritishculturalforum1744]

Amazing, many thanks

[@Almostth3R]

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

[@DarkHarpuia]

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

[@j.c.3800]

thank you. very clear instructions.

[@YJKadventure]

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

[@lennycruz4558]

Thanks this helps me in my diy project

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

[@Holling2323]

My new favorite channel.

[@anythingoldmechanical]

Thank you so much for this. Brilliant!

[@dreamsimage]

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

[@tranquilthecat3417]

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.

[@IUSTITA]

Thank you! You are a gem!

[@lingarajpatra1713]

Good demonstration!!

[@chuckstevenson7049]

Thanks, great video.

[@MAYASANDY12]

Love ur work

[@iamlove7110]

I love everything acrylic

[@CreativeFlashAnimation]

Very helpful. God bless you

[@robertkwaskowski4088]

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

[@PENFOLD1962]

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

[@OddisProductions]

This gave me alot of ideas!

[@comodororelampago5656]

I love your Work.

[@stefaniaponitz5738]

Fantastic video, thank you!

[@whateverthisis3929]

Very well done video, I appreciate the info

[@gerbendenheeten6905]

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?

[@RCHut]

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

[@jenblob1065]

Wow! Many tks the upload and little tips!

[@goldworld2024]

Nice Acrylic Creatives.

[@CB27]

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

[@KellyAspinall]

Great info!!

[@diamondtran989]

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

[@diamondtran989]

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

[@iMiilk182]

Hey nice to see you posting again :) welcome back

[@osks]

Very nicely done!

[@diyhandcrafter]

Cool to see you again - cool video.

[@user-hb8be5wb4q]

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]

thanks for given knowledge

[@AllVie]

Wow keren 👏👏🏾👏👏🏾

[@etttie1]

Love it thank you💕👍

[@vishnuramachandran2441]

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

[@papaidolatrine2499]

Very helpful tips thanks 🙏

[@patresaplus3274]

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

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Wonderful tutorial. Thank you! 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@PaperMario64]

Awesome job

[@vijitgarg]

Awesome idea.

[@rexpotens228]

Very very creative thank you! =D

[@omkarashokdhumal5996]

Thank you 😊. It was good presentation

[@Ideas1003]

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

[@priority19]

great ideas, thanks!

[@vivahat9282]

This is amazing

[@SetchiPaunda]

Great idea, thanks

[@WonderfulWorldofAwesomeness]

Very cool!

[@denizcakmakoglu436]

Teşekkürler bilgiler için. Ellerine sağlık.👏👏👏👍

[@jyotirani8232]

really very useful

[@SKTWoodDesign]

Glad to see you back!!!

[@savoircalculersavoirdemont9456]

clean work

[@havenpersonalcare7968]

Awesome video!

[@semekiizuio]

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

[@AliG.G]

Very impressive thanks

[@GrozerVonTeplitz]

Nice stuff!

[@johnmartins5047]

Very interesting. Thanks.

[@bedessmati]

Браво :)

[@NowLedgeOutpost]

AWESOME!!

[@realestateinfonet9041]

Awesome!

[@willmoore9171]

Good job!

[@farhadfadayi7389]

great video. thanks for sharing

[@AzisBaimcreative]

Wow amazing

[@DomAviationChannel]

Nice!