acetate?

[tettletop20]

I've been trying to keep any I see on my kids' toy packages, etc. and have a small stash going but is it sold anywhere for a decent price in actual sheets? The stash I have going is all of small pieces, which may come in handy for a small project but for something bigger I'd want a larger sheet.

 

[lauren grier]

what... is..it.. lol

 

[tettletop20]

heehee, it's the clear plastic stuff that you can see through packages with.

 

[ColleenSwerb]

This is the only that I know of, but I haven't exactly gone looking for it either.
http://papertreyink.com/pb_clearcardstock.html

 

[tettletop20]

This is the only that I know of, but I haven't exactly gone looking for it either.
http://papertreyink.com/pb_clearcardstock.html

Ooh perfect!

 

[lauren grier]

so ... it's like acrylic? I'm a noob

 

[ColleenSwerb]

Acrylic is hard and not pliable. Acetate is bendy. Like she said, it's the stuff that is in the windows of toy packaging.

 

[lauren grier]

i've never touched acrylic.. ^_^ I don't know LOL.. I just know they're both clear haha

 

[ColleenSwerb]

Well I guess that's not accurate either, because some acrylic isn't hard.

Either way. It's a clear sheet of cardstock. LOL!

 

[lltheo]

Hey Jackie!! I've also used teacher transparencies...it's the same stuff but MUUUUUUUCH cheaper, plus you can usually find them at any office supply store.

Hope that helps!

 

[Christy Lyle]

Hey Jackie!! I've also used teacher transparencies...it's the same stuff but MUUUUUUUCH cheaper, plus you can usually find them at any office supply store.

Yup what Leigh said

 

[ColleenSwerb]

Aren't transparencies filmsy though?

 

[Keely~B]

I use transparencies too. What are you intending to use them for? I've used them for covers like this brag book and never had any problems, these are a few years old and are still in great shape. I've used them for ornaments and cards too, never had an issue.

 

[Heather Roselli]

Acetate comes in all thicknesses, usually measured in mil...sort of like paper is done by pound weights. I used to get it from American Science and Surplus (http://www.sciplus.com/)...but that was years and years ago now! They have all sorts of fun and weird stuff there. hehe

 

[tettletop20]

Wow what great ideas. I was thinking of using it to make the clear opening to a A2 card box.