I've been reading about bendable plywood and have came across this site that helps explain the process. Doesn't bendy ply look cool to experiment with!?
Step 1: Prepare and Cut the Plywood
Spray water on the plywood before working to keep the material pliable.
When wrapping plywood, make sure both panels are exactly the same size. If the panels aren't the same, the plywood will rack (twist).
Draw a shape on the plywood and cut it with a jigsaw.
Cut the second shape, and make sure both shapes are dust-free. Use double-sided tape to adhere the two pieces.
Step 2: Cut the Shapes to Match
Use a router to cut the shapes to match. Use a bit with a bearing that will ride along the surface of the smaller shape (which should be on top of the larger shape).
Use a putty knife to detach the two shapes. Then, use a pencil to draw a starting line on both shapes.
Step 3: Shape the Plywood
Pin the bendable plywood to shape with a brad nailer, keeping the plywood flush to shape. Spray more water onto the bendable plywood as necessary.
Via DIYNetwork
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I'm excited to see what this material can do! Keep checking back to see the progress of my bendy ply table lamp project!
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