Bed for dolls made from Perspex Sparkle

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 8:24 pm

The eldest daughter has some Frozen dolls (Elsa and Anna)

Unfortunately they would not fit in the bed that came with her dolls house so I made her a new bed from some 5mm thick pink Perspex Sparkle.

You can't see the sparkle when it's in this position but it looks quite cool when you get it in the correct light.

kellys_eye · Post by **kellys_eye** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 8:47 pm

Nice piece of work Chez - how did you do the sharp bend in the counch bit?

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 9:11 pm

kellys_eye wrote:Nice piece of work Chez - how did you do the sharp bend in the counch bit?

Thanks, I made a line bending machine a few weeks back using some ni-chrome wire and a bench PSU. I'll be uploading the video of how to make the line bender in the next week or so.

I quite like working with Perspex, so when I get chance I'll be making some more things.

kellys_eye · Post by **kellys_eye** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 9:34 pm

Working perspex is something I want to get into so I'll be interested to see any videos you put up. I have an idea for some perspex-based electronic equipment that would look good so any advice would be gratefully received.

nick200 · Post by **nick200** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 9:41 pm

That looks really good Chez, you could even sell them!

Retired · Post by **Retired** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 9:51 pm

Hi,

You big softy Chez; your daughter will think you are the best dad ever and I bet she is over the moon with it. Very well done and thanks for sharing.

I seldom use Perspex because it brings tears to my eyes paying for it?

Kind regards, Col.

Rorschach · Post by **Rorschach** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 9:54 pm

Nice neat job there!

Chop · Post by **Chop** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 9:54 pm

Well done Chez, top job. Did you just happen to have the sparkly pink perspex in stock?

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 10:06 pm

kellys_eye wrote:Working perspex is something I want to get into so I'll be interested to see any videos you put up. I have an idea for some perspex-based electronic equipment that would look good so any advice would be gratefully received.

No problem at all

I have just made videos on how to make a line bender, how to line bend acrylic, how to glue acrylic and I'm editing the how to make a bed for Elsa and Anna

I'm sure I had some more things to make, which will probably come to mind at some point.

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 10:09 pm

Retired wrote:Hi,

You big softy Chez; your daughter will think you are the best dad ever and I bet she is over the moon with it. Very well done and thanks for sharing.

I seldom use Perspex because it brings tears to my eyes paying for it?

Kind regards, Col.

Thanks Col,

I have several bits left over from when I was a Lucite employee as we were allowed to get a chit and take scrap pieces home as long as they were not to be passed on or sold.

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 10:10 pm

Chop wrote:Well done Chez, top job. Did you just happen to have the sparkly pink perspex in stock?

Yes, I remember inspecting that batch of pink sparkle and when a scrap sheet came through I got a chit for a piece of it.

I also got some translucent pink sparkle at the same time, but I have not made anything from that yet.

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Thu Jan 15, 2015 10:12 pm

Here is a better picture taken in the light box.

I think you can see the sparkle in this shot

kellys_eye · Post by **kellys_eye** » Fri Jan 16, 2015 12:11 am

I'm even MORE impressed! Love the accuracy and finish on those edges Chez - can't wait to see the videos!

Chris Skilbeck · Post by **Chris Skilbeck** » Fri Jan 16, 2015 12:22 am

Nice one, Chez - maybe best if your daughter doesn't see this -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXGNuJ6wIes

Retired · Post by **Retired** » Fri Jan 16, 2015 9:29 am

Hi,

Very impressive Chez; how did you finish the edges to get them so smooth?

When I made my large numbers for the bungalow I used a big piece of Perspex and it took ages sanding then buffing the edges to smooth them; however if I had a hot enough torch like an oxy/acetylene welder applying quick heat gives a glass like finish?

I'll look forward to seeing your line bender details.

Kind regards, Col.