A thermoplastic sheet is clamped around its edges and heated. Some plastics must be pre-heated to dry them.

This is a stand for a mobile phone, made using flat sheet acrylic, cut using hand tools or a laser cutter, shaped using heat and the edges polished.

The sheet can be formed using a line bender or vacuum former, to achieve curves or folds.

Decoration can be applied, such as paint, stickers or other components.

This guide explains how to set up a system using QR codes for teaching and for technician use.

The code can be used to access an online document related to the piece of equipment to which it is assigned. The document can be used to present information for pupils, or to aid a technician in carrying out their servicing and maintenance work.

This guide gives an overview of the types of things that should be considered when planning an activity that uses plastics based materials.