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Where does everybody get their perspex from for creating reflections? I managed to pinch a bit from work but its slightly cloudy (I think to reduce reflections as it was part of a window display), so its not great.

I've seen a few places on the net but are there any local places like B&Q that do something of the sort?
 
pretty certain B&Q sell 'acrylic sheet' , perspex was / is an ICI trade name :)
 
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They do sell it but boy is it expensive, I needed some when the rear window of my car was smashed and a new window was cheaper...........
 
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Yep, I use Homebase but B&Q is fine too. It's easily damaged though (dents/scratches/corners snapped off) so if you're working with small children, consider it disposable!
 
I've used this chap on Ebay .... He has loads of stuff, colours, sizes etc.
 
B&Q Buddy ;)


It helps if your looking in the right place for the right thing...:lol:



MD:wave:
 
sparklies said:
Yep, I use Homebase but B&Q is fine too. It's easily damaged though (dents/scratches/corners snapped off) so if you're working with small children, consider it disposable!
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:shrug:


Had mine for over a year now still fine :shrug:


MD:thumbs:
 
Can I ask the obvious question, but could someone post/link an image to show the purpose/effect of using perspex to get a relfection.

Cheers.
 
You can fake a reflection in photoshop, but acrylic is easier, it is on the brittle side though, polycarbonate is a lot better and tougher, but a fair bit more expensive.
 
For your nearest stockist of Perspex® Cast Acrylic, please contact your local Perspex Distribution branch.

Perspex Distribution North
Unit 14-15
Walker Park Industrial Estate
Walker Road, Guide, Blackburn
Lancashire BB1 2LJ

sales.blackburn@perspex.co.uk
Telephone 01254 272800
Facsimile 01254 272801

Perspex Distribution Midlands
Unit C Vanguard
Tame Park, Ninian Way,
Wilnecote, Tamworth
Staffordshire B77 5DY

sales.tamworth@perspex.co.uk
Telephone 01827 263900
Facsimile 01827 263901

Perspex Distribution South
2-3 Lonebarn Link
Springfield Business Park
Chelmsford
Essex CM2 5AR

sales.chelmsford@perspex.co.uk
Telephone 01245 232800
Facsimile 01245 232801
 
I got mine from Focus, think it was about £14 for a 2" x 4" sheet. Mind you, mainstream DIY shops are usually pricey so probably get it cheaper elsewhere.

Bit thing to remember is to protect it at all time.... any marks show up like a pig over coloured backgrounds

Here's one I did over red/burgundy card :)


The potato behind the mask.... by Pat MacInnes, on Flickr
 
specialman said:
I got mine from Focus, think it was about £14 for a 2" x 4" sheet. Mind you, mainstream DIY shops are usually pricey so probably get it cheaper elsewhere.
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£14 for 8 square inches was mighty expensive :eek: , i think you meant 8 square feet :lol:
 
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