Material Suggestions

[Stacey Sorg]

Hi...
I am designing a 3 dimensional sign for an interior wall for a jeweler.
I was hoping to find something with a nickel finish as my backer piece...
not too large, approx. 24x36 w/ 3/16" radius on the corners.
I looked online but haven't been able to put my mits on anything...
can anyone get me some suggestions?
I would be more than happy to share the design, just to get the visual through to whoever might be able to help!
Thanks again!!!
Stacey

[Gino]

Welcome from PA...........................

[i45signs]

You could cut a radius a 1/4" piece of aluminium flat stock and then have it nickle plated.. Probably not the cheapest option though.

[jhilldesigns]

brite brushed clear .040 laminated to backer

[Tim]

Hi Stacey,
FDC makes a vinyl that they call Silver. The part # is 2800-2403-007. I find that the www.fdcfilms.com (http://www.fdcfilms.com) site is not great for showing their own product, but get a sample films book from your dealer. If you are looking for brushed nickel there are many ways to achieve it. Is the piece you need to have nickel carved or 3-dimensional in any way or is it just a flat backer? We have done many brushed nickel/ aluminum look alikes with paint. I would be happy to explain if you would like.
Best of Luck!

[Jester1167]

Go to home depot or lowes and look at chem metal samples in the countertop department. It is thin and probably should be laminated it to something ridgid.

Bright and reflective is difficult to make readable because the color changes based on the lighting and environment and it will scratch over time with cleaning. I usually push client towards a brushed finish.

Just though of another solution, order something from Gemini stud mounted with a template...

[CiberSupply-TT]

There have to be dozens of "formica" (i'm showing my age)/solid surface dealers in J'Ville. They should have the color and finish you need, as well as the wherewithal to manufacture it for you.

[Marlene]

Polyplastic forms www.polyplasticforms.com (http://www.polyplasticforms.com) you can get the background made with a laminate and then have dimensional letters mounted to that