DIY: Q&A - Shelving

Q: When putting up shelving in chipboard and solid wood, how far apart should the shelf supports be for longer lengths?

A. The distance between brackets and other supports depends on the material and depth of the shelf and the load it’s expected to carry. Roughly: 16mm chipboard, 750mm for light loads, 450mm for heavy. Solid wood (800mm) 800mm for light, 700mm for heavy.

I want to make some colourful Perspex® shelving with a waved edged but I’m not sure how easy it is to cut. Can I do the work myself?