A thermoforming method and objects prepared using the thermoforming method
are described. Non-self-supporting, polymeric films are initially formed
into a three-dimensional shaped film on a male mold and then transferred
to a female mold while being supported by the male mold. The
three-dimensional shaped film can be further thermoformed, reinforced, or
a combination thereof on the female mold. The resulting object has a
substantially uniform thickness across a major surface. The method can
preserve the surface quality of the polymeric film used to prepare the
three-dimensional objects.