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Title: Engraved Arcrylic
Post by: Donkbaca on January 31, 2011, 11:32:14 am

I want an edge lit Marquee.  Any idea where i can get some plexi engraved?  I was playing around with doing it myself, but I just don't think I will be able to get it professional looking on my own.  I want two sheets, so I can layer them and do two different colors at once. 

Thanks!

Title: delete
Post by: Donkbaca on January 31, 2011, 11:34:11 am

please delete this post, should have posted in buy/sell/trade

Title: Re: Engraved Arcrylic
Post by: SeaMonkey on January 31, 2011, 01:20:46 pm

Some custom aquarium places have the tools to work with plexi because they build custom units into walls.

Why of if they could do engraving I have no idea.

You might also check with local trophy shops. Those cats have engraving gear out the wazoo.

Title: Re: Engraved Arcrylic
Post by: RandyT on January 31, 2011, 01:31:32 pm

You need to find someone with a large CO2 laser.  Lots of plastic shops have them now.  Mine is too small for marquee work, but it engraves acrylic and a whole lot more.  It will also give a "flame-polished" edge on the cuts, which you will need.