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In this video, Professor John Ahr of the Online Jewelry Academy demonstrates how to work with heat and plexiglass to form acrylic wearables. Prof. Ahr also explains the tools and techniques required to safely apply a finish to your projects.
Working with plexiglass is a fun way to add a unique quality to your jewelry projects. Besides all of the different colors and patterns that are available to you as a designer, this material is easily manipulated to produce visual effects or interesting shapes.
The tools and products introduced in this video will allow you to work safely and independently on acrylic jewelry items. Remember, before you go for broke on a large scale piece, it's probably a good idea to practice your technique. With practice you'll know the right path to success.
If you like this video there are many more like it included in the Online Jewelry Academy's playlist. You can find the OJA's videos organized by category on our website at: http://www.onlinejewelryacademy.com
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Safety Glasses - https://amzn.to/2PvIjLv
Heat Gun With Base - https://amzn.to/2QSd3mg
Fluorescent Red Acrylic Sheet - https://amzn.to/2DNV1yO
Plexiglass Edge Scraper - https://amzn.to/2zgcbRD
Assorted Polishing Compounds - https://amzn.to/2Fo6vdZ
Leather Gloves - https://amzn.to/2zfqfeb
Sandpaper Assortment - https://amzn.to/2Fu2ZyE
In this video, Professor John Ahr of the Online Jewelry Academy demonstrates how to work with heat and plexiglass to form acrylic wearables. Prof. Ahr also explains the tools and techniques required to safely apply a finish to your projects.
Working with plexiglass is a fun way to add a unique quality to your jewelry projects. Besides all of the different colors and patterns that are available to you as a designer, this material is easily manipulated to produce visual effects or interesting shapes.
The tools and products introduced in this video will allow you to work safely and independently on acrylic jewelry items. Remember, before you go for broke on a large scale piece, it's probably a good idea to practice your technique. With practice you'll know the right path to success.
If you like this video there are many more like it included in the Online Jewelry Academy's playlist. You can find the OJA's videos organized by category on our website at: http://www.onlinejewelryacademy.com
Subscribers to the OJA's YouTube channel have the option to receive regular notification of new OJA video releases. So, why not subscribe now? Be sure to click on the bell next to the subscribe button to turn on weekly notifications.
Don't forget to look for the OJA on:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/JewelryAcademy/
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/onlinejewelryacademy/ Twitter - http://twitter.com/@jewelryacademy
And, you can support the production of future OJA videos by making a monthly contribution at: http://www.Patreon.com/onlinejewelryacademy.