{"id":66003,"date":"2019-02-05T12:30:06","date_gmt":"2019-02-05T20:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/?p=66003"},"modified":"2019-02-18T10:40:29","modified_gmt":"2019-02-18T18:40:29","slug":"two-color-acrylic-vulcanized-fiber-wool-felt-new-materials-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/materials\/two-color-acrylic-vulcanized-fiber-wool-felt-new-materials-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Nine Product Ideas You Can Make With Three New Materials"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/USA-New-Materials-Acrylic-Vulcanized-Fiber-Felt.jpg\" alt=\"USA New Materials Acrylic Vulcanized Fiber Felt\" class=\"wp-image-65990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/USA-New-Materials-Acrylic-Vulcanized-Fiber-Felt.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/USA-New-Materials-Acrylic-Vulcanized-Fiber-Felt-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/USA-New-Materials-Acrylic-Vulcanized-Fiber-Felt-768x504.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">USA Catalog Expands With New Two-Color Acrylic, Vulcanized Fiber And Wool Felt Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When introducing new materials to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/make-and-sell\/materials\/ponoko-united-states\" target=\"_blank\">USA catalog<\/a> each month, we typically offer one kind of material (such as <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/materials\/blue-coral-pink-plum-colored-plywood-new-materials-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\">colored plywood<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/materials\/recycled-acrylic-new-materials-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\">recycled acrylic<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/materials\/ripstop-nylon-new-materials-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">ripstop nylon<\/a>) in multiple colors. But this month, we\u2019re <em>totally<\/em> mixing it up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing new two-color acrylic, vulcanized\nfiber and wool felt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design Inspiration: What You Can Make With Two-Color Acrylic, Vulcanized Fiber And Wool Felt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To see how these three new materials stack up, we put our design skills to the test and fired up the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/laser-cutting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">laser cutter<\/a> to spark your creativity with these nine potential products. Check \u2019em out and see what ya think:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brushed-Copper-On-Black Acrylic<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This new brushed-copper-on-black acrylic has\nthe subtle rose-gold undertones and a medium-tone finish that shows a lovely\nrange of color when caught by the light. As with our other two-color\nacrylics, this one is manufactured with a UV-resistant additive. So while there\nwill naturally be some fading with extended sun exposure, this acrylic holds up\nmuch better in UV light, making it quite durable for signage applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally,\nthis material is a Microsurfaced\nImpact Modified Acrylic. This means it contains a small amount of polymer that\nis similar to rubber to give the acrylic extra strength and flexibility. As a\nresult, two-color acrylics are slightly more flexible and melt a bit more\nduring cutting than standard acrylics, giving them the ability to be bent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you see laser cut products that include a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/how-to-make\/how-to-design-a-living-hinge\/\" target=\"_blank\">living hinge<\/a>, often they\u2019re constructed of wood. But how sharp does this <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/how-to-make\/making-enclosures-for-electronics-with-ponoko\/\" target=\"_blank\">electronics project box<\/a> look cut out of two-color acrylic! We generated the files for this one by inputting material thickness and sizes at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.festi.info\/boxes.py\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Boxes.py<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Two-Color-Acryilc-1-Electronics-Enclosure.jpg\" alt=\"Two-Color Acryilc 1 - Electronics Enclosure\" class=\"wp-image-65991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Two-Color-Acryilc-1-Electronics-Enclosure.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Two-Color-Acryilc-1-Electronics-Enclosure-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Two-Color-Acryilc-1-Electronics-Enclosure-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Two-Color-Acryilc-1-Electronics-Enclosure-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to creating panels for electronics,\nwe love the look of copper. But using actual copper metal gets expensive. This brushed\ncopper-on-black acrylic looks just as great\u2014at a fraction of the cost. And the\nengraving is nice and crisp so you can easily label components and achieve a\nprofessional finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Two-Color-Acrylic-2-Electronics-Panel.png\" alt=\"Two-Color Acrylic 2 - Electronics Panel\" class=\"wp-image-65992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Two-Color-Acrylic-2-Electronics-Panel.png 798w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Two-Color-Acrylic-2-Electronics-Panel-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Two-Color-Acrylic-2-Electronics-Panel-768x481.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When laser engraving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/how-to-make\/custom-name-badges-and-tags\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">name tags and event badges<\/a>, the top layer of copper is engraved away to reveal the black bottom layer of the acrylic. This results in excellent readability because the precision of the laser cutting gives the illusion that the graphic and lettering work is printed. So when you need products that have text or graphics along with any unique shapes achieved with laser cutting, think two-color acrylic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Two-Color-Acrylic-3-Event-Badge.jpg\" alt=\"Two-Color Acrylic 3 - Event Badge\" class=\"wp-image-65993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Two-Color-Acrylic-3-Event-Badge.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Two-Color-Acrylic-3-Event-Badge-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Two-Color-Acrylic-3-Event-Badge-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think this brushed-copper-on-black acrylic is the bomb, find all the details <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/make-and-sell\/show-material\/794-acrylic-two-color-brushed-copper-on-black\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> and get a sample <a href=\"https:\/\/samples.ponoko.com\/collections\/plastics\/products\/acrylic-two-color-brushed-copper-on-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Two-Color-Acrylic-4-Copper-On-Black-Sheet.jpg\" alt=\"Two-Color Acrylic 4 - Copper On Black Sheet\" class=\"wp-image-65994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Two-Color-Acrylic-4-Copper-On-Black-Sheet.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Two-Color-Acrylic-4-Copper-On-Black-Sheet-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Two-Color-Acrylic-4-Copper-On-Black-Sheet-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maker\nTip:<\/strong> When designing for two-color acrylic, make sure the small details for\ncutting are a bit bigger than they would normally be constructed on standard\nacrylics. Also keep in mind that the top layer is very thin so the underlying\nsubstrate is sometimes visible along the cut line as well. This is most\nnoticeable in corners or angles of designs, so prepare files accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vulcanized Fiber<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Vulcanized fiber (also called fish paper) is a\nvery hard, dense sheet constructed of cotton that is treated with zinc chloride\nand then subjected to heat and pressure to create a non-toxic, inert and emissions-free\nmaterial. It has a high strength-to-weight ratio and is workable like metal,\nmaking it ideal for laser cutting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it becomes polished with friction (rather\nthan breaking down), it\u2019s often used in mechanical environments to keep parts\nfrom rubbing together, such as abrasive disc backings, bobbin heads (spools), cams,\ncradle rollers, cutting boards, gaskets, gears, handles, pulleys,\nreinforcements, shields, shuttles, suitcases, tags, tools, trunks, washers and welders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also used in a number of electrical\napplications such as arc shields, armatures, backing plates (heat sealing),\nbarriers, brush holders, bushings, coil forms, fuse cartridges, motor\ninsulation, pack-out insulation, spools, switch insulation, terminal strips and\ntransformer insulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example of simple motor covers that\ninclude holes for mounting hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-1-Motor-Covers.jpg\" alt=\"Vulcanized Fiber 1 - Motor Covers\" class=\"wp-image-65995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-1-Motor-Covers.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-1-Motor-Covers-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-1-Motor-Covers-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With the precision of laser cutting, you can design\nintricately shaped covers for anything from sprockets to gears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-2-Covers.jpg\" alt=\"Vulcanized Fiber 2 - Covers\" class=\"wp-image-65996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-2-Covers.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-2-Covers-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-2-Covers-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-2-Covers-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Forget about spending hours in the local hardware store trying to find the perfectly sized washers for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/design-ideas\/laser-cut-engineering-projects-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">engineering projects<\/a>. Laser cut them to exact specifications instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-3-Washers.jpg\" alt=\"Vulcanized Fiber 3 - Washers\" class=\"wp-image-65997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-3-Washers.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-3-Washers-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-3-Washers-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who are musically inclined, you can\ndesign custom flatwork for you guitar and get the precise tone desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-4-Guitar-Flatwork.jpg\" alt=\"Vulcanized Fiber 4 - Guitar Flatwork\" class=\"wp-image-65998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-4-Guitar-Flatwork.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-4-Guitar-Flatwork-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-4-Guitar-Flatwork-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-4-Guitar-Flatwork-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think Vulcanized Fiber is outta this world, get all the details about it <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/make-and-sell\/show-material\/796-composite-vulcanized-fiber\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> and pick up a sample <a href=\"https:\/\/samples.ponoko.com\/products\/composite-vulcanized-fiber\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a> (even if you\u2019re a Romulan).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-5-Sheet.jpg\" alt=\"Vulcanized Fiber 5 - Sheet\" class=\"wp-image-65999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-5-Sheet.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-5-Sheet-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Vulcanized-Fiber-5-Sheet-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wool Felt<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With the addition of Moss Green, there are now\n13 wool felt colors available in the USA materials catalog. Wool felt is incredibly\nresilient and retains its unique properties for decades. It is wear resistant,\ncuts with a smooth edge that does not fray. The colors are vibrant and\nnon-toxic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of felt\u2019s flexibility and ability to\nretain shapes, why not make custom watch bands to coordinate with the latest\nfashion trends?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Wool-Felt-1-Watchband.jpg\" alt=\"Wool Felt 1 - Watchband\" class=\"wp-image-66000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Wool-Felt-1-Watchband.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Wool-Felt-1-Watchband-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Wool-Felt-1-Watchband-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Wool-Felt-1-Watchband-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to have some fun creating electronic wearables for Mardi Gras celebrations or Halloween parties, an illuminated mask is an easy way to get started. If you don\u2019t want to figure out all the specs on your own, get the sewable electronics kit on <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/illuminated-mask\/all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Sparkfun<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Wool-Felt-2-Illuminated-Mask.png\" alt=\"Wool Felt 2 - Illuminated Mask\" class=\"wp-image-66001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Wool-Felt-2-Illuminated-Mask.png 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Wool-Felt-2-Illuminated-Mask-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Wool-Felt-2-Illuminated-Mask-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Wool-Felt-2-Illuminated-Mask-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If this Moss Green Felt inspires you to make up a flurry of fantastic designs, learn more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/make-and-sell\/show-material\/795-wool-felt-moss-green\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> and get a sample <a href=\"https:\/\/samples.ponoko.com\/products\/felt-moss-green\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Wool-Felt-3-Moss-Sheet.jpg\" alt=\"Wool Felt 3 - Moss Sheet\" class=\"wp-image-66002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Wool-Felt-3-Moss-Sheet.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Wool-Felt-3-Moss-Sheet-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Wool-Felt-3-Moss-Sheet-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maker Tips:<\/strong> Felt will turn brown when engraved, so large areas of engraving are not recommended. Line engraving produces crisp results and is recommended over area engraving. Additionally, since felt is a natural material, laser cutting produces a burnt smell. For tips on how to clean felt and remove the smell, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/ponoko.zendesk.com\/hc\/en-us\/community\/posts\/210090628-Washing-laser-cut-felt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">this post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Will You Laser Cut With Two-Color Acrylic, Vulcanized Fiber And Wool Felt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After seeing all these ideas, you must be\ninspired to start making, right?! What design ideas do you have in\nmind? Whatever your laser\ncutter project ideas, give us a shout in the comment box and let us know what\nyou can\u2019t wait to make. We\u2019d love to hear all about it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>USA Catalog Expands With New Two-Color Acrylic, Vulcanized Fiber And Wool Felt Options<\/p>\n<p>When introducing new materials to the USA catalog each month, we typically offer one kind of material (such as colored plywood, recycled acrylic or ripstop nylon) in multiple colors. But this month, we\u2019re <em>totally<\/em> mixing it up. <\/p>\n<p>Introducing new two-color acrylic, vulcanized<br \/>\nfiber and wool felt.<\/p>\n<p>Design Inspiration: What You Can Make With Two-Color Acrylic, Vulcanized Fiber And Wool Felt<\/p>\n<p>To see how these three new materials stack up,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5854,5796],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-66003","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-materials","category-design-ideas"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Nine Product Ideas You Can Make With Three New Materials<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The USA Catalog expands with new two-color acrylic, vulcanized fiber and wool felt. 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