Cast Acrylic for Edge Lit carvings/signs?

[keninar]

Where do ya'll acquire clear cast acrylic? Was expecting to find it in the CW store, but realized they only offer white, translucent. (For lithopanes, I reckon)

Any guidance greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

keninar

[oscarl48]

has anyone carved colored acrylic and what results did it give?

http://www.amazon.com/Small-Parts-Ca.../dp/B00JB7FEEU

[fwharris]

Where do ya'll acquire clear cast acrylic? Was expecting to find it in the CW store, but realized they only offer white, translucent. (For lithopanes, I reckon)

Any guidance greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

keninar

That is still on my "list" to do but I would think one of your local glass shops would be a good place to start looking. The thickest I've seen at the big box stores is 1/4".

[bergerud]

I get my cast acrylic from a local plastics shop.

[keninar]

Thanks for the input.
Will check the local glass shops. Cope Plastics has a distribution center here, just not sure if they handle retails sales.

Thanks!!

keninar

[myshop1044]

Go to eBay and search " cast acrylic " there is a company " CNC cuts" that will sell you any thickness , or size you want
ar reasonable prices.

[Mike1]

Just wondering has anyone spray painted the back of clear acrylic like what is done with fluorescent signs.

[Mugsowner]

I have used poly carbonate for edge lit carvings with good results.