Laminated photo blocks, acrylics etc.

[Justin]

Following on from my cold laminator thread......

Does anyone make their own photo blocks, acrylic photo sheets etc. using a laminator? I was looking at the kit on canvas and stretcher bars but I can't get responses to my emails so a bit reluctant to buy.

Also found a different laminator which looks ok here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wide-Format-C ... 3641.l6368

Just looking for suppliers of the blocks etc. really.

[froggy]

Find a laser cutting specialist . Buy in 50mm cast acrylic sheet, or get whoever laser cuts them for you to buy it in They will get a better rate than you if they process acrylic on a regular basis.

Thats the cheapest way to do it if you want to buy in a few.

[Justin]

Got quotes for 20mm. Is there much difference in suppliers of laminate/pressure laminate etc? Quality wise?

[Ravisteam]

Hi Justin.
What laminator did u end up buying...I am looking for a one too..??

[Justin]

I've held off for now, don't really need one for the blocks I'm doing. Samples should be through this week, taking there time!

[GoonerGary]

I buy my acrylic blanks from here:

www.trentplastics.co.uk

[Chris1964]

try these

http://www.wessexpictures.com/hot_press ... ducts.html
http://www.wessexpictures.com/dry_mount ... ducts.html

[Justin]

Found a decent supplier just waiting on samples but will check these out cheers.

[froggy]

Have just purchased a laser today at Trophex, let me know if you want a price for 20mm acrylic blocks. I havent bought this machine to supply trade, but this thread got me thinking about lasers again so its in part thanks to you Ive bought this kit.

Cheers Justin

[Justin]

Laser cutter? Drop me a PM if you have an idea on prices, I'm getting what I think are very good prices and may start to sell as well.