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Monday, 13 August 2012

Transmaterial: Perspex

- Perspex, also known as Poly(methyl methacrylate)
- Was developed in the early 1900s
- It is a lightweight transparent thermoplastic
- It is often used instead of glass
- Perspex has properties that allows ti to be engraved and laser cut
- It is waterproof, sturdy and durable
- Heavier than wood
- Comes in a variety of colours - transparent or opaque
- Disadvantage of using this would be that it scratched easily
- Often used commercially

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