Ashish Mittal
Perspex is plastic, specifically, it is a branded form of acrylic plastic, known chemically as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). Think of it the way you’d think of Hoover or Velcro: a brand name so dominant it became the everyday word for an entire product category. What Exactly Is Perspex? Perspex is a trademarked name owned by … Read more
PVC pipe is one of the most underrated workhorses in building and DIY projects. Lightweight, affordable, and surprisingly tough, it shows up in plumbing walls, garden frames, workshop shelving, and even furniture. But the moment you start planning something structural, one question stops everyone cold: how much weight can PVC pipe actually hold? The honest … Read more
Nylon is one of those fabrics that feels almost indestructible, slick, strong, and stubborn. But even the toughest textiles have their kryptonite, and for nylon, that weakness is heat. Whether you’ve accidentally tossed a nylon jacket into a hot dryer or you’re trying to intentionally size down a stretchy piece, understanding how nylon behaves under … Read more
Acrylic paint is one of the most popular mediums in the world, beloved for its vibrant colour, fast drying time, and crazy versatility. But the moment it dries where it shouldn’t, it transforms from a creative ally into a stubborn enemy. Whether you’re rescuing a beloved brush, cleaning a spilled palette, or stripping a surface … Read more
Acrylic and wood are two of the most compelling materials in modern craft and construction, one gives you glass-like clarity, the other brings warmth and structure. But bond them wrong, and you’ll end up with cracked panels, cloudy glue lines, and bonds that fail six months after the project looks “finished.” Get it right, and … Read more
Your retainer snapped. Maybe you heard the crack before you even saw it, or you found it in two pieces at the bottom of your bag. Either way, that sinking feeling is real — because you know what a broken retainer means for your smile. The good news? Not every broken plastic retainer is a … Read more
The short answer: standard acrylic is not bulletproof, but specially engineered, thick-cast acrylic is genuinely bullet-resistant, and it’s one of the most widely deployed ballistic materials in banks, pharmacies, and government buildings worldwide. The distinction between “bulletproof” and “bullet-resistant” is more than just semantics. It shapes how the material is used, where it works, and … Read more
You grab a water bottle from the back of your car. It’s been sitting there for a week, maybe two. You crack it open, take a sip, and pause. Was that a good idea? It’s a question almost everyone has asked, yet few people know the full answer to. Here’s the real story. Water Itself … Read more
The short answer is yes, but it depends entirely on which type of resin you’re talking about. Cannabis resin spans a wide spectrum, from sticky pipe residue scraped from a bowl to premium live resin concentrates hitting 90% THC. The word “resin” covers very different products, and the high — or lack of one — … Read more
There’s a particular satisfaction in dragging a palette knife through thick paint and watching it hold every ridge and peak you create, that’s the magic of heavy body acrylic paint. For artists who want their brushstrokes to speak loudly and their textures to feel almost sculptural, this medium is the one that delivers. What Heavy … Read more