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Japan, Tokyo
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34 Karma

Review on 2Mm Acrylic Hexagon Blanks For Light Base, Gartful 4PCS Clear Plexiglass Sheets, 0.08" Thick Cast Plastic Glass Panel With Protective Film For Table Signage DIY Display Projects by Eric Wright

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Extruded, not cast. Beware laser engravers.

I can't knock these too badly because in fairness to the listing, they don't specify that they are extruded and not cast acrylic.That being said, these are not a good choice for laser engraving, as the extruded acrylic does not cut or engrave nearly the same way. Extruded acrylic tends to melt off instead of sublimate away, and cut/engraved areas maintain a shiny appearance rather than the frosty look we laser cutters are looking for.The plastic backing comes off nice and smoothly, like peeling the backing off of a glass screen protector for your phone. No residue is left. Surfaces are smooth and shiny.These would be great for non-laser crafts like painting or drilling for ornaments.

Pros
  • Great
Cons
  • The dark corners of the hexagon shape may create a shadow effect that may not be desirable for some projects