Materials

Cards (9)

  • Pine
    Inexpensive, readily available, sustainable choice. Pretty grain pattern. Pine is also easy to work with.
  • HIP
    Suitable for Vacuum forming, self finished, easy clean surface, available in lots of bright colours.
  • Laser Ply
    Is suitable for laser cutting, flat surfaces, consistent structure, does not warp. Has a natural grain appearance. 
  • Acrylic
    Suitable for laser cutting, vacuum forming, self finished, easy clean surface, available in lots of bright colours.
  • Polypropylene
    Suitable for laser cutting, injection moulding, self finished, easy clean surface, available in lots of bright colours and translucent. Flexible.
  • Plywood
    Manufactured board so available in large standard sizes 8ft x 4ft. Will not warp. Finishes well. Has a natural grain veneer. Consistent strength in both directions due to structure.
  • Manufactured board
    Manufactured board so available in large standard sizes 8ft x 4ft. Will not warp. Smooth surface makes it easy to finish. 
  • Aluminium
    Light weight, resists corrosion, malleable, conducts electricity and can be cast machined or worked
  • Stainless Steel
    Does not rust, food safe, very hard and tough