[Jewelry making - Article 00026] - Re: [Orchid] Lucite Luminous Glow information

[Linda Moughemer]

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    Unless, as many people suggested, you are using a light source under
    you Plexiglas or acrylic pieces you need to be aware of the
    contrasting thinness of the different parts of the piece if you want
    to have it appear to glow. If you back angle cut so that you channel
    the light in and through the material, the thinner areas appear
    lighter and brighter by contrast. This principle seems to work best
    with translucent materials, especially white, when they have a mat
    finish. One of the best way to produce this mat appearance and a
    wonderful tactile surface quality is to first abrade off the shiny
    coating with 600 or 1500 silicone carbide paper and then to soft
    brush the piece with very fine pumice. Shot blasting works but not
    as well. Sandblasting works too but usually discolors the
    translucent white acrylic. For color, when I did this type of work,
    I sandwiched theatre gels between the pieces of acrylic. Even if you
    do all of this, the acrylic will only pick up and redirect the
    ambient light. Or at least, that has been my experience.HTH 

Linda


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