In this video I show you the basics of flame polishing plexing glass. Next episode I will show you how to make a display box using this process. The ability to do this helps with make really professional looking props and displays. Knowing the basics of how to use plex and other plastics is the key to making props.
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It takes practice. When I first started burned through a bunch of plex. There are to kinds of plex though and depending on what you get it might react differently. I used extruded but there is also casted plex. The only way you can really tell for sure is by asking the supplier. Cast materials is alot clear than extruded. You can tell the difference if you put them side by side.
When I tried to do …
When I tried to do this the plexi started to bubble and I moved it a lot faster than you are. This is acrylic, right?
not sure if you use …
not sure if you use this technic witch thin acrylic like 1/8 .. it will work , it will cause too much stress in the acrylic afeter that
your welcome!
your welcome!
Yes, your right. No …
Yes, your right. No one should do that. I used them for a certain reason.
Do not use rubber gloves. You really don’t need gloves to do this unless you are afraid of burning yourself.
Danger!!
Using …
Danger!!
Using this types of gloves while using a tortch could result in some horrendous third degree burns.
If the torch melts the glove, it would be impossible to remove them quick enough. Chunks of skin can stick to the melted glove and get ripped off as you peel it off. (Not to mention dropping the lit torch in the confusion.)
Use gloves made for use near flame (such as welding gloves). Having the flame touch the bare hand is better than having it covered in melted rubber or plastic.
Very helpful. Thank …
Very helpful. Thank you for the demo.
Lol well i found …
Lol well i found found the answers to my questions just that quick ….gotta love Youtube
This was helpful, …
This was helpful, thanks for posting.
I have never worked with plexiglass yet am seriously considering taking on a plexiglass project. Can you advise how you go about cutting your plexiglass ?
Also i see you intend to glue your plexi pieces, is there a reason you prefer to glue than to use screws ?
Wow, great video. I …
Wow, great video. I just started using MAP gas. I am glad you posted this.
If you use …
If you use different fuel you can move faster. Propane however does not burn as hot, thus you have to move slower. You still need to practic. I’ve been doing this 13 years with this method. Most people do not have the money to pay for the double tank method.
People DO NOT do …
People DO NOT do what you just saw in this video. The torch should be moved about 5 times faster than he is moving it, and do about half a dozen passes at that speed. If you do this method, you WILL burn parts of the glass.
Thanks a lot for …
Thanks a lot for sharing great info!!!!!!!
It probably may …
It probably may depend on your localtion but obviously you can buy some in DIY shops.
where can i get …
where can i get plexiglass
It is what i read …
It is what i read and saw at many places on the internet. But the last question I asked is about the video. There were not that much chars remaining so it was perhaps not that clear but in the video your plexiglass is quite thick. I think on thiner parts (I think I’ll work on 5mm thick plexiglass) the blow torch should be used at a farther distance or the movement should be faster. Also I was surprised to see flames, I would believe it would burn the plexiglass.
Thanks.
The reason is so …
The reason is so they stay sharp. Also drill slowly if your speed is to fast you risk chipping. In the next video I will be using thinner plex.
I’m glad to see …
I’m glad to see that this is helpful! For drilling plex they make plex drill bits that are really pointy. When drilling holes if you are going to make a large hole make sure you start off with a small drill bit and work your way up to the size you require. This will insure that you won’t chip the plex. You can use regular drill bits but I would suggest that you buy normal drill bits that are to be used only for the plex.
Exaclty what I …
Exaclty what I needed.
As I’m not what you can call an handyman about DIY (not considering very common and simple things though) but I have some personnal project and a taste for perfection that video is very handy to me. i’m looking for avery video that can help me work plexiglass and wood the best way for a “bricoleur du dimanche” such as me. What would you advise for piercing small holes such as 24 and 30 mm in plexiglass ?
Also in the vid plexiglass is thick. What about thiner plexiglass?
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