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Step 10Thermo-forming the acrylic

Set an oven to 170^oC / If you do not have an oven you can use a heat gun / paint stripper
We use aluminium formers, other options are MDF or Pine
I have a number of aluminium strips 110 x 155mm for the students to create a former for their design by rolling and folding. I keep all the formers so they can be reused/modified for next years group.
REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE FILM!!!!
Put the acrylic and aluminium former in the oven and leave for 5mins.
Wearing heat proof gloves check to see if its ready by pushing the acrylic.....if its flexible, its ready
You sometimes have to use light pressure to hold the acrylic in place as it cools (See photo with two bits of wood)