Make Earrings using Silicone and EPDM rubber sheets
Full project tutorial including tips on cutting Silicone and EPDM rubber.
Techniques covered:
Manipulating simple shapes
Using Boolean Flatten
Using Rotational Repeat
Using Rounded Corners
Project link where you can customize your own here:
https://cuttle.xyz/@federico/geometri...
--Mentions--
Nervous System shop at https://n-e-r-v-o-u-s.com/
Leah Buechley at http://leahbuechley.com/
--Contents--
[00:00] - Intro
[00:50] - Materials Overview
[03:35] - 1st Design
[05:12] - Stroke and Fill explained
[09:40] - Using boolean flatten
[11:55] - 2nd Design
[13:52] - 3rd Design
[15:06] - Rotational Repeat
[18:58] - Showing the results
[20:38] - Tips and tricks
[21:49] - Installing hooks
--Materials Used--
EPDM Rubber Sheets:
1/64" - https://www.mcmaster.com/rubber-rods/...
1/32" - https://www.mcmaster.com/rubber-rods/...
1/16" - https://www.mcmaster.com/rubber-rods/...
Silicone Rubber:
1/32" McMaster Red - [https://www.mcmaster.com/rubber-rods/...
1/32" Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZVNH1VJ?...
--Cut settings on a Glowforge--
And these were the cut settings I arrived at, as usual your mileage may vary:
EPDM Rubber Sheets:
1/64" - 300/50
1/32" - 300/100
1/16" - 150/full , 2 passes
Silicone Rubber:
1/32" - 200/85
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