How to Cut Acrylic with a Knife?

A scoring knife is an easy and accessible way to cut thin sheets of acrylic in a clean, straight line. Simply do the following:

1.Use a marker or ruler to indicate the area to cut

2.Use a marker or ruler to indicate the area to cut

3.Use your scoring knife to create a shallow cut in the area

4.Place the sheet over a table or other edge, with the cut side facing upwards

5.Use a quick and steady motion to bend the sheet over the edge, resulting in a straight clean edge