HOW TO BEND ACRYLIC

Learning to properly bend acrylic is a crucial part of making some fun and interesting shapes with your furniture, and this section is all about learning to do that using heat. So let&#;s get started!

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PROJECT #1: DESK ORGANIZER

To create my desk organizer, I used a piece of acrylic that was 30 inches long and 9 inches wide.

The first step before adding any heat was to remove the plastic protective layer from the acrylic, and then I marked my bend lines to be about 6 inches in on each side before going in with a heat gun. This gun has two heat settings (750 degrees and degrees) and I used it on the higher setting. Not to worry, this gun is a standard heat gun for DIY projects so there is no risk of melting or emitting fumes from the acrylic. The goal is to get it hot enough to bend ever so slightly.

Tip: Whatever you do, don&#;t force the plastic to bend. If you wait long enough it will get malleable on its own and you can just ease it along.

Next I clamped my piece of acrylic to the table along with a scrap piece of wood that had a very straight edge. The scrap wood was lined up with one of the bend lines I previously created.

I went across the line with the heat gun, making sure to hold the gun about 4 to 5 inches away from the acrylic. I made sure to avoid getting the heat too close to the acrylic because that will cause the material to start bubbling on the surface. It takes about 4 to 5 minutes of heating up the acrylic and then I was to bend it pretty seamlessly! Then I repeated the same process on the other side to complete my desk organizer!

When it comes to the furniture in your home, everything must be perfect. You don&#;t want to make a selection that can possibly hinder the entire aesthetic of your home. This is why you must ensure you pick the perfect custom acrylic coffee table for your house. That is where we come in. At Muniz, we have everything you need, as well as the expertise to help you make the perfect decision. We are here for homeowners across California.

All Things Considered

There are a few things you have to consider when choosing the right coffee table for your space. You will need to first think about the style of coffee table you are looking for, then the correct size and shape and lastly, how it will function in your space. If your coffee table is too small or too big, the room will feel out of whack because your furniture proportions will be off so selecting furniture that is the proper size and scale for your space is of the utmost importance.

Consider These Attributes When Choosing Custom Acrylic Furniture

• Height

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  • Your coffee table should be no taller than the top of the cushions on your sofa but preferably about 1 to 2 inches lower than your sofa.  Anything more than 2 inches will be uncomfortable when reaching for a glass, etc. on your table.

• Length

  • The length of your coffee table should be approximately 2/3 the length or width of your sofa.  If your coffee table is too long or too short it will appear out of scale and will feel awkward in the space.  

• Width

  • If your space is deep then a table with obviously more depth will visually fill up the space better so there won&#;t be awkward space between the coffee table and the opposite side of the sofa&#; in this case, something approximately 32 to 48&#; might work best. However, if your space is more shallow or if you have a small room, something more narrow will probably be more proportioned for the space.  In this case, consider something approximately 19 to 31&#; deep.

• Shape

  • If you have a square room a round coffee table is a nice relief for the eye and will probably fit best in the space. If you have a rectangular room, chances are a rectangular table will work best and fill up the space best. If you have a sectional, a round or square coffee table will always work best allowing for proper space between the table and sofa, however, if you have a typical sofa a rectangular table can work beautifully depending on your seating in the space. Seating in the room might also dictate which shape coffee table might be best, for example, if you have a conversation area where four chairs are placed in a circle, a round table will always work best to allow appropriate walking distance between the coffee table and chairs.

• Orientation

  • For appropriate spacing between the coffee table and the furniture around it, there should be at least 12 to 18 inches of space for ample walking distance between the two. 12 inches is tight but is doable if you have a small space. 14 to 16 inches is optimal.

Call For An Acrylic Coffee Table Today!

Be sure to become familiar with the different types of custom acrylic and how they would look in your home. Since , Muniz has designed and created high-quality Acrylic/Lucite products that continue to impress and satisfy the needs and wants of customers. With over 45 years of experience in producing and designing Acrylic products, you are sure to be pleased with your new Acrylic furniture, acrylic coffee table, or any other top of the line Acrylic pieces for years to come. Contact us today for more information, California!