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title: "Learn the basics of Acrylic"
description: "(/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/acrylic-differences-300x165.jpg)](http://makezine.com/2015/10/29/skill-builder-acrylic/) One of the most popular materials to use with a laser…"
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author: "James Lewis"
date: "2015-11-03T14:00:21Z"
lastmod: "2015-11-02T18:58:38Z"
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# Learn the basics of Acrylic


[![Acrylic difference between cast and extruded ](/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/acrylic-differences-300x165.jpg)](http://makezine.com/2015/10/29/skill-builder-acrylic/) One of the most popular materials to use with a laser cutter is acrylic. Head over to buy some [acrylic from Inventables](https://www.inventables.com/categories/materials/acrylic) and you'll see options for "extruded" or "cast" types. Not sure what that means?

This [Make Skill Builder on Acrylic](http://makezine.com/2015/10/29/skill-builder-acrylic/) gives the basics on the material. You'll understand the differences between the two: especially important if you plan to mill or laser cut it. Additionally, there are tips for bending, shaping, and gluing acrylic.

Check out the [Acrylic Cheat Sheet](http://makezine.com/2015/10/29/skill-builder-acrylic/) on Make.