Monday 10 January 2011

Green Foam


More test prints using foam and perspex blocks. Trying to figure out the pitfalls of this method (very few apparent so far).

Pondering the next question: what's the best way to cut perspex? I know I can get it done, but that would be the easy way.

7 comments:

Diana Ferreira said...

Hi Jesse
A little jigsaw will do the trick, and i guess my trusty little jewellery saw will also cut through 3 mm perspex (with a thicker blade)
Love what you are doing! Especially the dotty pattern!

gaby braun said...

Hi Jesse
with a jigsaw you can cut the perspex easy. And with a little practice and a good blade, you can cut ood designs on the foam.
Love your blog and you was the inspiration to make my own printed fabrics. Thanks!

Ine said...

Hi Jesse,
I simply cut the perspex (2mm thick) that I used for my blocks with a stanley knife, of course you can't cut through it in one go, but after a few times you get far enough to brake the perspex. It's pretty easy to do.

By the way, I really love your new prints!

Lexxi-Lane said...

This looks so funky!! I did the same with foam an glass. unfortunately one of my frameless photoframes had to suffer. oops. but they are so cheap at crazystore and clicks. And they are readycut. I stuck the foam down with Pritt. I haven't tried, but I'm sure it can be washed in the dishwasher.

Skinny laMinx said...

Love the prints. I know a friendly laser cutter, if you're feeling las-y... :)

Jesse said...

Glass is a good idea! I can get it cut to size at the shop up the road - easy. I wondered about using Pritt; I'll do a test to see whether it stands up to being washed.

Jesse said...

Hmm, will have to remember not to press too hard on the glass, though.