Materials

Materials

1. Wood

   • Medium density Fibreboard (MDF)
     • Cheap
     • Easy to paint
     • Smooth, no blemishes

2. Metal

   • Aluminium
     • Bends easily
     • Easy to paint
     • Strong, resists corrosion

3. Plastics

   • Perspex
     • Easy to cut, file
     • Breaks easily
     • Variety of colours
     • Thermoplastic
   • Polycarbonate
     • Can withstand extreme amounts of pressure
     • Thermoplastic
     • Easy to mold and thermoform
     • Is not resistant to scratches