There are so many neat materials out there, and as technology advances the possibilities just keep getting better. Lynn, please let us know what material finally makes the cut!
Thank you all for the outpouring of information in response to my question about translucent material I could use outdoors for a theater marquee I've gotten myself into designing! I had no idea so many people were looking at this site, for one thing. I love you guys!!
I'm the lead artist on a public art commission for a movie theater marquee and I want the blade to be made out of a translucent material (glass or...?) that...
Acrylic sheet, aka "plexiglas" has been a standard for the sign industry for many years and is also useful in sculptural applications. It's durable, flexible...
Thanks, Bud, but how does Plexigas hold up over time? This is a permanent installation. I like that it's light, because there are structural issues in...
Hi Lynn, As far as I know, all plexi is almost 100% acrylic. It will weather some, of course, but it's very stable and won't degrade or rot. Most acrylic...
Lynn, look at http://www.3-form.com/ They have a lot of outdoor applications on their website. I have some of their product here in my home and studio, but...
Hi Lynn, Below are links to 3 very different people who make glass signage. Maybe something will work for you? All are very skilled at their crafts. ...
Debra Ruzinsky
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Feb 5, 2012 8:29 pm
They have a bunch of outdoor applications on their site.. here are some: http://www.3-form.com/installations.php?instid=1424&advref ...
Hi Lynn, I've been told that translucent polyethylene is a good material for exterior uses. Some types have a better UV resistance than others. I have talked...
You can probably just google them, joe o'connell and blessing hancock of Tucson AZ. Another option to research is traditional sign making materials. Possibly a...
"Clear & Translucent" sheeting comes in many many different polymer types... I would go to a good plastic retailer and talk to the most experienced guy...
For outdoor work, polycarbonate is often used, as it is much tougher than acrylic sheet (Plexiglas, et al.); in fact, it is used as "bulletproof" glazing but...
You may also want to look up: Gordon Heuther (architectural glass, based in Northern California) Joel Berman Glass (architectural glass, based in Canada) ...
Debra Ruzinsky
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Feb 27, 2012 11:09 pm
Thank you all for the outpouring of information in response to my question about translucent material I could use outdoors for a theater marquee I've gotten...
There are so many neat materials out there, and as technology advances the possibilities just keep getting better. Lynn, please let us know what material...
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