Thermoforming Instruktable

In this tutorial we will show you how to make a simple mask using the thermoforming technique.

The full proces can be accomplished using the standart equipment you can find in your workshop.

Woodbasis

- Woodplate 600 x 400 - width 30

- panel saw

- Woodglue

PolyUrethaan foam sculpting

- PolyUrethaan foam

- Sandpaper

- file

Vacuum

- PolyStyreen plate

- vacuum machine

- Ductape

1. Trim a plate to a size favorable to your vacuum machine.

2. Trim 4 planks to the length of the plate x 30 width.

3. Glue the planks to the plate.

When you have finished your basis you can sart drilling holes so the air can escape trough the foam.

Drill small holes fitting to the contour of the total foam size so the PS encloses to the foam mold.

Cut the edges of the base in a 45° angle.

Trim the foam to the right size 15 x 25 x 10 with a belt saw for perfection. BE CAREFUL

Use the files to give your foam the rough shape of your mold.

Use a fine grain sandpaper to make your mold as smooth as possible.

Put the mold on the base and place them both in the vacuum machine.

Preheat the PolyStyreen sheet until it reaches the plastic shape

Now use the vacuum machine. If you don't know how, don't hesitate ask for assistance. BE CAREFUL

When the PS is cooled down, you can start cutting it out to the s

Now you have a roughly cut-out shape you can fin

ENJOY!!