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 > [log in to unmask] > > ----- 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. > > -- > > > > ========================================================= > > Important Subscriber Information: > > > > The Museum-L FAQ file is located at > http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed > information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message > to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" > (without the quotes). > > > > If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to > [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff > Museum-L" (without the quotes). > > > > ========================================================= > Important Subscriber Information: > > The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). > > If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).