How to crackle plexi in a certain way? HHYYOOOJJJJJ pics.

[hydin]

Been giving this piece a lot of research lately and while it looks like a fairly easy build... those cracks in the stone are going to be hell to make.

I know rubbing alcohol can crackle plexi pretty well, so I planned to do this in plexi rod, but I am kinda stumped on how to get that pattern...

Any helps appreciated

Chris

 

[robstyle]

To crack acrylic, spray it with "CA kicker", the activator for two part super glue.

 

[hydin]

Awesome, now is it possible to make it crack in a certain way or is it always going to be completely random?

I really just want those deep cracks seen in the second pic, but damned if I know how to do that...

Chris

 

[robn1]

Scratch the cracks with a hobby knife. Test on a scrap piece first.

 

[hydin]

Well, ****. I didn't think of that :$

Sometimes the obvious sorta gets a little bit away from you when you have too many options going on in your head :lol

Guess I know what I am going to be doing this weekend!

Thanks for the help guys! This is why I love this board!
Chris