Edge lit acrylic

[jseiler]

I am trying to source small amounts of edge lit acrylic. This is the stuff that when you shine a light in the edge, it comes out the front and it comes in 1/4" thick sheets. Endlighten is one brand. Are there any sign making places that source small amounts like half sheets. I want to play with some, but I can't find small pieces.

thanks,
John

[billp]

John,
CYRO makes their "Acrylite FL"which sounds like what you want ( The "FL"stands for "flourescent"...). Most sign supply houses stock this brand, as well as some less expensive imports, but most imported colors aren't as vivid as the Acrylite stuff...
We used to pay about $150 a sheet (.125")a few years back, you'll need to check for current pricing...I know that it does come in thicknesses up to .5"

[billp]

John,
Is this the effect you are looking for?
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[jseiler]

I'm looking for the clear stuff they use in signs for backlighting.

http://www.signindustry.com/pressrel...ndlighten.php3

[jamesgilliam]

John, If you have ever bought from local sign or plastic suppliers they may have some pieces you can get at little or no cost. I know my salesman in Austin puts back small pieces of different materials for me to play with, usually free. James

[jseiler]

Man, could someone make a huge amount of money *reliably* sourcing small amounts of exotic material. Kingboard, gator, endlighten, FL, corian in various thicknesses and colors. Some of this is available on ebay, but not always reliably.

If I go full time someday, I'll source supplier quantities and sell hobbyist sizes that can be UPS shipped.

John

[Gary Campbell]

John..
I didnt look to see if they have what you are looking for, but here is a website for "project" size plastics.
http://www.indplastic.com/
Gary

[jseiler]

I looked and they have lots of "plain" stuff. Clear acrylic, polycarb, sheets and tubes and stuff. I emailed them.

[jseiler]

I found custom sized pieces of endlighten acrylic here: It's expensive!

http://www.acrylite-shop.com/US/us/a...h%3Aendlighten

[bill]

John,
Is this what you are thinking of doing? If I can help..... let me know.

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