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lyndyloo
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non-standard shape acrylic sheet needed

Post by lyndyloo »

Hi all,

I'm framing 3 small prints and want to do them in a stepped arrangement (so they form a diagonal, stepped frame, if that makes sense?). I'm ok with the reverse mitres, but I'm thinking I'm going to need acrylic sheet rather than glass - cutting glass in this shape would probably be impossible. Does anyone know any acrylic sheet suppliers that will cut a bespoke shape like this one?
Thanks all
Lynda
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Re: non-standard shape acrylic sheet needed

Post by prospero »

Never tried it but......

If it's 2mm sheet, you aught to be able to cut it ok by marking where the internal corners are and drilling a small hole. Then score between the hole and the outside and snap it. In theory, it should snap up to the hole and no further. Thicker than that, a fine toothed saw.

As I say, never tried it. :P
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Re: non-standard shape acrylic sheet needed

Post by Graysalchemy »

Give Sara Solid glass a ring 01405767897, They have a laser cutter and can cut all manner of things.

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Thanks both

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