Black, shiny, thin/flexible? - PhotoCamel

d2creative · 12-05-2007

I use a shooting table for shooting products and stuff and the table top is a big piece of opaque white acrylic plexi-glass that has a nice s-curve when attached to the frame. The plexi just clips to the frame but it is very large and cumbersome and not easy for one or even two people to flex it and clip it to the frame. So i'm wondering if another material exists that I can lay on top of the plexi that is black, shiny, and thinner/more flexible. I want reflections like I get with the plexi. My other thought is to look for black plexi cut into several strips that I can just lay on top of the white plexi and photoshop out the seams but then I won't have a nice smooth gradation.

zero rc · 12-05-2007

there is this stuff called cinefoil, its kind of like heavy duty aluminum foil that may work. not too sure about shiny, the stuff i saw wasa matte, but its very flexable and easy to contour to any shape. check it out, if you need shiny, maybe spay on a coat of laquer or something.

Brooks · 12-05-2007

There are many plastic laminates, glossy, matte or terxtured, available in hundreds of colors. Look for a plastic laminate, formica, etc. distributor in your area.

d2creative · 12-06-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brooks

There are many plastic laminates, glossy, matte or terxtured, available in hundreds of colors. Look for a plastic laminate, formica, etc. distributor in your area.

Ooooooo yeah that should work. Thanks!

JohnC · 12-06-2007

Just be careful placing the laminate over the plexi. The back of many laminates are rough and you could end up scratching the plexi.

PGX · 12-06-2007

My suggestion would be to call up a TX based plastics supplier. You would be simply amazed at the cool stuff they can get their hands on.

I use Regal Plastics in PHX, and really like working with them. They have a Houston store...
Regal Plastics Supply Company
1700 Wirt Road
Houston, TX 77055
USA
(713) 957-8541
(800) 549-0516

They can also deal in laminates. Seriously, call them up.

d2creative · 12-06-2007

That's funny because I have Regals phone number sitting right here.
Ends up my office has an account with them.
I just haven't gotten around to calling but definitely will.
Oh, and I go past their place in the mornings on my morning run!

Thanks!

generic · 12-09-2007

For small stuff there are vinyl's that sign cutters use in many, many colors in all kinds of clarity and mirrorised etc, etc, ad nauseam.

gene

12-05-2007	#1 (permalink)
d2creative Llama Location: Houston, TX Posts: 501 CamelKarma: 59 Gallery \| Blog	Black, shiny, thin/flexible? I use a shooting table for shooting products and stuff and the table top is a big piece of opaque white acrylic plexi-glass that has a nice s-curve when attached to the frame. The plexi just clips to the frame but it is very large and cumbersome and not easy for one or even two people to flex it and clip it to the frame. So i'm wondering if another material exists that I can lay on top of the plexi that is black, shiny, and thinner/more flexible. I want reflections like I get with the plexi. My other thought is to look for black plexi cut into several strips that I can just lay on top of the white plexi and photoshop out the seams but then I won't have a nice smooth gradation. __________________ __________________ Members don't see this ad. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Community, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.
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zero rc Llama Location: so cal baby Posts: 756 CamelKarma: 263 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Black, shiny, thin/flexible? there is this stuff called cinefoil, its kind of like heavy duty aluminum foil that may work. not too sure about shiny, the stuff i saw wasa matte, but its very flexable and easy to contour to any shape. check it out, if you need shiny, maybe spay on a coat of laquer or something.

12-05-2007	#3 (permalink)
Brooks Llama Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 670 CamelKarma: 576 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Black, shiny, thin/flexible? There are many plastic laminates, glossy, matte or terxtured, available in hundreds of colors. Look for a plastic laminate, formica, etc. distributor in your area.
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12-06-2007	#5 (permalink)
JohnC Llama Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 916 CamelKarma: 329 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Black, shiny, thin/flexible? Just be careful placing the laminate over the plexi. The back of many laminates are rough and you could end up scratching the plexi.
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12-06-2007	#6 (permalink)
PGX Vicuna Posts: 127 CamelKarma: 28 Editing OK?: Ask first Gallery \| Blog	Re: Black, shiny, thin/flexible? My suggestion would be to call up a TX based plastics supplier. You would be simply amazed at the cool stuff they can get their hands on. I use Regal Plastics in PHX, and really like working with them. They have a Houston store... Regal Plastics Supply Company 1700 Wirt Road Houston, TX 77055 USA (713) 957-8541 (800) 549-0516 They can also deal in laminates. Seriously, call them up.
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12-06-2007	#7 (permalink)
d2creative Llama Location: Houston, TX Posts: 501 CamelKarma: 59 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Black, shiny, thin/flexible? That's funny because I have Regals phone number sitting right here. Ends up my office has an account with them. I just haven't gotten around to calling but definitely will. Oh, and I go past their place in the mornings on my morning run! Thanks!
	__________________ Nikon D300 \| Nikon 35mm f/2 \| Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR \| Nikon 14-24 2.8 \| Nikon 50mm 1.8 \| Tamron 90mm 1:1 www.bluelemonphoto.com

12-09-2007	#8 (permalink)
generic Vicuna Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 198 CamelKarma: 41 Editing OK?: Yes Gallery \| Blog	Re: Black, shiny, thin/flexible? For small stuff there are vinyl's that sign cutters use in many, many colors in all kinds of clarity and mirrorised etc, etc, ad nauseam. gene __________________ __________________ Members don't see this ad. Register your free account today and become a member on PhotoCamel - Your Friendly Photo Community, gaining access to posting privileges, contests, free plug-ins and other downloads, unlimited online storage for your photographs, reviews, free marketplace listings, and much more.

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