Heat Forming Acrylic Glass

This is one way I Heat Form Acrylic Glass. I have used this technique for years with sizes up to 16 inches in diameter.
You can see my other artwork at
http://www.LostMachine.com/

Also there are more Photos of the Tripods on my Flickr site
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lostmachine/sets/72157621826559682/

The music is OrbitiI - Halcyon&On&On

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Howto & Style

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• heat forming

[zeusvalentine]

Have you ever tried vacuum forming?

[LostMachine]

@zeusvalentine I've done some Vacuum forming. It works well when you want a smooth shape with both concave and convex areas. For these lenses this method works great and give it a real organic feel.

[Lonstron]

This is really cool, Andy~ Thanks for sharing!!!

[celticart]

Thanks! That's a very 'clear' explanation.

Great job!

[GlassHeatedGirl]

thank you for posting the video. would you trade a box of those shavings for a glow in the dark borosilicate glass marble? i got a small art project in mind.

[CryptexRLSH]

mortal kombat end move theme lol

[plabrador1081]

very nice!!!!!!! Great job!!

[zidliykucuknazo]

I LOVE IT !

[tttstam]

Thanks for sharing and for a very clear demonstration!! I have been thinking about how to make red lenses for custom motorcycle taillights, now I know!

[head2toepainter]

Love this video! I'm doing some jewelry making with formed acrylic and this was most helpful. Thank you for sharing!!

[sibco96]

Awesome job! An artist with a lathe can't be too bad.

[fuelban]

@LostMachine Seriously interesting video guy, thanks, I like the art work too.

Thom in Scotland

[zeusvalentine]

you say you can heat these things with a propane torch too? I have only ever burned my plexi that way - what is your secret? indirect heat?