Today was the last lesson before the vacuum forming lesson, I tried to finish as much layers as I can so I didn't have to do it for homework and also because we have 3 tests on Friday this week so I have to try and make time to study. During the lesson today, I made garfield's arm, hand and the first layer of his eyes. I am pretty happy with my progress, I only have 2 layers of his eyes, 1 layer of his leg and the stars and stuff on his hat. Since we are vacuum forming next lesson I think it will be useful if I researched about it now.
Vacuum forming:
Vacuum forming is the process of heating thermoplastics and then securing it around a mold by applying vacuum pressure.
- Sheet of plastic is clamped into place above the mold
- Plastic is heated until pliable (soft)
- Plastic is pulled down onto the mold
- Plastic is pulled down around the mold by vacuum pressure
Examples of vacuum forming:
- Packaging
- Acrylic bowls
- Shop fronts
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