My second project this semester was considered to be an experimental project, as I was interested in working with plexiglass. I quickly found that working with plexiglass can be very challenging. Although not as fragile as glass, plexiglass can crack very easily and has to be drilled VERY CAREFULLY. Considering that my project involved the drilling of over 50 holes, I can now consider myself to be a plexiglass drilling EXPERT.
Above shows the several different sizes of drill bits that you have to progress through in order to reach a large hole without cracking the plexiglass.
Colored transparent folders were purchased and slid beneath the various sheets of plexiglass to achieve the desired look.
1/4" steel rods were bent with a propane torch and grinded down to achieve a shiny finish.
With any project there is the possibility of an injury....
this is my finger after being smashed with the vice.
I will never make that same mistake twice.
Color Wars
This piece is reminiscent of my previous career and personality conflicts with a former coworker.
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