The basics of making an acrylic toilet roll holder
We’re using a 6 mm thick clear acrylic sheet with dimensions 115 cm x 16 cm in this demonstration. To create a storage space for magazines or books in the toilet roll holder, bend the acrylic in three places. Of course, you can alter the measurements of your toilet roll holder as you wish. Maybe you’d prefer to make it in a colour that suits your decor rather than transparent acrylic? View our range of acrylic sheets for a wide choice of colours and finishes. Be sure to order a cast acrylic sheet, as the extruded version is more difficult to work with and less suitable for bending.
Step 1: Order the acrylic sheet for your toilet paper holder
Before you can make your toilet roll holder, the first step is to buy the materials. Order the transparent acrylic sheet in our webshop, and we will cut the panels to size for you. All you have to do is bend the acrylic and purchase your toilet roll holder and spare toilet paper holder at your hardware store.
Step 2: Heat and bend the acrylic in the correct place
To form the top and bottom of your toilet roll holder, you need to bend the acrylic. Bending acrylic sheet is best done using a heat spiral because it heats more precisely than a paint dryer. If you don’t have a bending machine and you’re going to use a paint dryer? You’ll find some handy tips in our blog: “Bending acrylic.” Mark lines where you’re going to bend and then bend the acrylic in three places. Be sure to allow enough space to attach your toilet roll holder.