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.

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  1. 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!

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  2. 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!

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  3. 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!

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  4. 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.

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

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  6. 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.

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

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