hi,
in Australia we commonly use a product called Kunstoff - German product.
Non filming and reduces static issues.
If any one is interested I can assist in locating supply
regards
michel starling
----- Original Message -----
From: Shari Ferdman <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2001 2:44 AM
Subject: Re: Working with Plexiglass


> We just curated a traveling exhibit in a mobile gallery and used
plexiglass
> extensively. All of the paintings were protected behind plexi. In the past
> when we glued pieces of plexi together we used a specific type of glue
which
> bonds the plexi together. We bought it at the plastic store where we
> purchased the plexi.  For this current exhibit I recently asked the owner
of
> the plastic shop how to best clean the plexi. He recommended a special
> cleaner he distributes called "brilliantine." When I asked him for other
> cleaning techniques in case we don't have this cleanser available he said
> mild soap
> and water using a 100% cotton cloth. NO alcohol or ammonia based products
> (like Windex) and no poly or rayon rags (they scratch) ONLY 100% cotton.
> I hope this helps,
> Shari Davis
> Creative Ways
> Hands-On Exhibits and Educational Resources
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Barnes" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2001 5:19 PM
> Subject: Working with Plexiglass
>
>
> > Hello, list-members.  I'm fairly new to the list, although I have been
> > "lurking" for a little while.  My wife is the artist of the family and I
> am
> > the builder/carpenter.  She has expressed a desire for some pieces to be
> > framed behind Plexiglas, or perhaps to be encased in Plexiglas, similar
to
> > displays that we have seen in museums.  I am totally unfamiliar with the
> > material, so I'll ask:  Would anyone like to share their expertise or
> point
> > me to a resource where I could learn about working with this material?
> > Specifically, I am looking for advice/knowledge on cutting,
> > smoothing/polishing edges and techniques for bonding pieces together.
> > Thanks in advance.
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