Has anyone here actually done this? <BR>Lots of DIY sites say that it is bad to attempt to heat-form because it bubbles up when heated, but a couple industrial sites say it has to be baked at 250 F ...

Acrylic sheets are relatively inexpensive, pretty, and can be heat-shaped very effectively. There are blades and tools made specifically for cutting, heating, and bending acrylic but [Marija] shows ...

You can do a lot with acrylic and few tools. If you’re just starting out we’d suggest taking a look at [Michael Colombo’s] guide to heating, bending, and gluing to create custom acrylic enclosures.