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.

[@fanalante1201]

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

[@rahitifromtahiti]

So inspiring thank you so much for sharing!

[@annajonske6566]

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

[@andreasheintze4891]

Simple and clear explanation and demonstrations. Thank you

[@Tz-Tagz]

Good job on showing and explaining all the different methods!

[@Wreinie]

Loved this video! Totally inspired me for future projects

[@24stepsartanddesign66]

Very clear instructions. Thank you xx

[@NeilDohertyMusic]

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

[@yindiartz]

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

[@woodcolors8664]

New and unique always here. Thank you so much Madam

[@euniemin1334]

Omg!! You are talented!! Respect.

[@icraftncreate4005]

Something wowww.. love 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...

[@Dhirenswain77]

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

[@yousefjallad5633]

Amazing as usual

[@ahmetdeniz4033]

Very informative as it simple. Thank you

[@joelbitton]

Good and patient teacher. Very encouraging.

[@walts555]

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

[@michaelbyrnes1822]

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

[@sabyx5]

Thank you, very helpful !!

[@1datukpanglimo]

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

[@sharoncumberbatch7667]

Amazing and simple. Very interesting

[@archonmarch3965]

Love it great! Thank you.

[@bacaliboy]

Your videos are awesome--thanks for posting!

[@OddisProductions]

This gave me alot of ideas!

[@j.c.3800]

thank you. very clear instructions.

[@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 ❤️

[@CreativeFlashAnimation]

Very helpful. God bless you

[@chetanpanchal5517]

Superb video, extraordinary explainnation. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@yemenibritishculturalforum1744]

Amazing, many thanks

[@raq007]

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

[@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?

[@lennycruz4558]

Thanks this helps me in my diy project

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

[@jyotirani8232]

really very useful

[@MAYASANDY12]

Love ur work

[@chuckstevenson7049]

Thanks, great video.

[@makerspun4839]

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

[@anythingoldmechanical]

Thank you so much for this. Brilliant!

[@jenblob1065]

Wow! Many tks the upload and little tips!

[@lingarajpatra1713]

Good demonstration!!

[@Holling2323]

My new favorite channel.

[@DarkHarpuia]

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

[@IUSTITA]

Thank you! You are a gem!

[@RCHut]

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

[@iamlove7110]

I love everything acrylic

[@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.

[@gidesp1]

Merci beaucoup pour ce tutoriel bien intéressant.

[@diamondtran989]

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

[@diamondtran989]

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

[@whateverthisis3929]

Very well done video, I appreciate the info

[@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

[@papaidolatrine2499]

Very helpful tips thanks 🙏

[@fuelban]

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

[@PENFOLD1962]

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

[@iMiilk182]

Hey nice to see you posting again :) welcome back

[@stefaniaponitz5738]

Fantastic video, thank you!

[@KellyBurnett138]

Great info!!

[@YJKadventure]

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

[@osks]

Very nicely done!

[@comodororelampago5656]

I love your Work.

[@neleemapurohit1352]

thanks for given knowledge

[@goldworld2024]

Nice Acrylic Creatives.

[@HealthyIndianKitchen]

Very good ..Thx👍👍

[@Ukepa]

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

[@omkarashokdhumal5996]

Thank you 😊. It was good presentation

[@vijitgarg]

Awesome idea.

[@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?

[@etttie1]

Love it thank you💕👍

[@PaperMario64]

Awesome job

[@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! 😁

[@robertkwaskowski4088]

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

[@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

[@fredbradshaw3835]

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

[@SetchiPaunda]

Great idea, thanks

[@vishnuramachandran2441]

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

[@Ideas1003]

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

[@vivahat9282]

This is amazing

[@johnmartins5047]

Very interesting. Thanks.

[@WonderfulWorldofAwesomeness]

Very cool!

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

[@priority19]

great ideas, thanks!

[@AliG.G]

Very impressive thanks

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clean work

[@rexpotens228]

Very very creative thank you! =D

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Awesome video!

[@Sarahbuildsstepsequencers]

Wonderful tutorial. Thank you! 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@diyhandcrafter]

Cool to see you again - cool video.

[@IdeAcrylic]

Good info,

[@denizcakmakoglu436]

Teşekkürler bilgiler için. Ellerine sağlık.👏👏👏👍

[@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

[@AllVie]

Wow keren 👏👏🏾👏👏🏾

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Awesome!

[@GrozerVonTeplitz]

Nice stuff!

[@bedessmati]

Браво :)

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

[@willmoore9171]

Good job!

[@DomAviationChannel]

Nice!

[@SKTWoodDesign]

Glad to see you back!!!