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Joe Kace
09-27-2012, 7:57 AM
Hello all

I am looking for colored engravable plastic that has a see thru core, just like mirrored acrylic. Does this exist?

Thanks in advance

Joe

Scott Shepherd
09-27-2012, 8:09 AM
Sure, it's called reverse engravable stock.

Rodne Gold
09-27-2012, 8:11 AM
I'm assuming you want a colour/clear laminate and that you reverse engraving it with the clear side showing and the letters incised in mirror format into the coloured section?
If so , there are various "reverse engravable" plastics that would do ..make sure you get a laserable one.
You can always use clear acrylic , spray paint it the colour you want and laser away , a lot easier than trying to find a specific colour.
Another way to achieve the look you want is to use clear acrylic , reverse engrave it and apply coloured sign vinyl ( about a zillions shades available) to the back where the engraving is , will give you the colour you want , you just have to be careful applying it as its the sticky side that shows and thus any bubbles or dust etc will also show..wet apply it with a squeegee.

Joe Kace
09-27-2012, 8:27 AM
Scott / Rodne thank you. I thought it was what I needed but I wanted to make sure.

Joe