Perspex Sculpture

Tutor : Wim de Vos

These materials are a guide only to be supplied by the student

Clear Perspex, opaque colour, transparent colour
Perspex of various thicknesses – up to 10mm in thickness
Steel rulers – 600mm and 300mm
HB pencil, pencil sharpener and eraser
Note pad and pen
Small vice (clamp to table)
Jewellers’ saw
Medium grade bastard file (large or small)
Various grades of sandpaper – fine to coarse
Steel wool (small) fine
Can of Brasso
Engraving tools, sharp needles (large nail)
Electric dremmel (optional) approx. $120
Perspex cutter: OLFA P CUTTER 450 $27 (available at art suppliers or may be purchased on-line)
Snap blade knife (small or large)
Cotton rags

Please note
WELDON Solvent will be available for purchase from Wim at a cost of $5 per student as it will be difficult to
transport for students flying or coming by bus.
Dispenser bottles with fine needles should be available from suppliers. The tutor will have these available
if necessary for $25.


Coffee mug, tea, coffee, milk and sugar are not supplied by the School. Classes can pool funds to buy supplies for the week which can be stored in the Tea Room provided. Please note that students are responsible for keeping their allocated tea room clean and tidy.

IMPORTANT: All electrical equipment required for your class at USQ must be ‘tag-tested’ by a qualified electrician prior to arrival in order to comply with safety rules. Eg: extension cords and hair dryers etc.

Estimated material cost: up to $100.00 – experienced students should have most materials

If you need clarification on any of the materials or have a question regarding the course, please contact Wim at wdv47@yahoo.com

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS.
If you bring any hazardous substance to the McGregor School, could you please ensure that you obtain a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) from the supplier or obtain one from the manufacturer of this substance.
To do this, either ask the supplier from whom you purchase the hazardous substance, or read the contact details on the hazardous substance and contact the manufacturer and ask for a MSDS). Once you have obtained the MSDS, bring it with you to the school, and hand in a copy to the McGregor School office and or the Tutor.
Hazardous substance can be: e.g. solvents, acids, some paint and glues, chemicals, fixatives, fluxes and solders.
If you are unsure, the Supplier and or manufacturer should be able to inform you if the substance is classed  as hazardous.