Acrylic, also called Plexiglass, a hard, clear acrylic, is a cost-effective alternative to glass in many applications. It is featured with lightweight, durable and, most importantly, shatterproof. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or a professional builder, acrylic is becoming one of the preferred options for most of the constructors. Colored acrylic comes in a variety of styles and clear acrylic sheets offer comparable optical clarity as glass. Encapsulated with glass-like clarity, strength and resistance, working with acrylic sheets does not demand specialized skills and techniques, you can cut these acrylic sheets at home with some standard workshop tools, such as power saws, acrylic dowel or blocks and hand saws.