Acrylic Sheet Specifications

Single layer cast acrylic sheets in uniform colours, available as both solid and transparent colours.

Pattern	Example	Description	Samples	Laser Cuttable?	Pattern Throughout?	Pattern Both Sides?	Stock Thickness	Stock Sheet Sizes	Max. Sheet Size
Fluorescent		Transparent, channels light giving a neon-like fluorescent glow along its cut edges	Fluorescent Swatches	✔ Clean	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1000x600mm
Opaque		Solid colour with good opacity, but will let through a subtle glow if backlit	Opaque Swatches	✔ Clean	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1000x600mm
Pearlescent		Colour-changing sheets which look cream from some angles, and a vibrant colour from others		✔	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1800x1000mm*
Satin Metallic		Smooth untextured metallic sheen like a pearl	Satin Metallic Swatches	✔ Clean, but the edge is uniformly darker than the top and bottom surfaces	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1000x600mm
Transparent		See-through sheets in light and dark colours, as well as imitation glass	Transparent Swatches	✔ Clean	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1000x600mm

Cast acrylic with added pigments and particles to give it a special pattern. There is an element of randomness and variation between each sheet as the patterns are all created by hand.

Pattern	Example	Description	Samples	Laser Cuttable?	Pattern Throughout?	Pattern Both Sides?	Stock Thickness	Stock Sheet Sizes	Max. Sheet Size
Crystal		Subtle pattern variations with large icy chunks		✔ Darker patches where the crystals meet the cut edge	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1800x1000mm*
Glitter		Fine glitter sparkle	Glitter Swatches	✔ Clean	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1000x600mm
Glitter, Chunky		Chunky glitter sparkle		✔ Clean, but larger glitter flakes can get very hot so observe closely	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1000x600mm
Glitter, Holographic		Glitter sparkle with an added colour shifting holographic effect		✔ Clean	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1000x600mm
Glitter, Transparent		See-through sheet with subtle distribution of fine glitter	Transparent Glitter Swatches	✔ Clean	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1000x600mm
Glitter, Transparent Chunky		See-through sheet packed with large jagged glitter flakes		✔ Clean, but larger glitter flakes can get very hot so observe closely	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1000x600mm
Inky		Swirls of colour akin to ink dropped on to water		✔ Clean	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1000x600mm
Marble		Marble effect patterns in various colours - less detailed than the Stone laminated sheets but in these the colour and pattern is on both sides and all the way through the material		✔	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1800x1000mm*
Pearl		Subtle pearl texture and glimmer, swirls and patterns like natural mother of pearl	Pearl Swatches	✔ Some discolouration on lighter sheets	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1800x1000mm*
Pearl, Glittering		Same pattern as pearl but with some added glitter	Glittering Pearl Swatches	✔ Some discolouration on lighter sheets	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1800x1000mm*
Pearl, Lava		Pearl pattern in a crackle effect like cooling lava	Lava Pearl Swatches	✔ Some discolouration on lighter sheets	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1000x600mm
Pearl, Snakeskin		More regular than the lava, snakeskin-esque texture in pearl colours	Snakeskin Pearl Swatches	✔ Some discolouration on lighter sheets	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1000x600mm
Pearloid		Chopped pearl-effect pattern regularly seen on guitar pickguards and drum kits	Pearloid Swatches	✔ Discolouration along grain lines of the pattern, which is more noticeable on lighter sheets	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1000x600mm
Smoky		Bases of colour with smoky clouds throughout	Smoky Swatches	✔	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1000x600mm
Smoky, Glittering		As smoky, but with some glitter	Glittering Smoky Swatches	✔	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1000x600mm
Tartan		Grid-like pattern in bright primary colours	Tartan Swatches	✔	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1800x1000mm*
Tortoiseshell		Swirling darker patterns in amber/bronze/red/white bases giving a tortoiseshell effect	Tortoiseshell Swatches	✔ Clean	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1000x600mm
Tortoiseshell, Spotted		Darker spots on natural tortoiseshell colour bases	Spotted Tortoiseshell Swatches	✔ Clean	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1800x1000mm*

Laminations of acrylic and other materials to create special effects or imitation patterns not possible by other means.

Pattern	Example	Description	Samples	Laser Cuttable?	Pattern Throughout?	Pattern Both Sides?	Stock Thickness	Stock Sheet Sizes	Max. Sheet Size
Iridescent		Clear acrylic with a colour-shifting iridescent film on both sides, giving different colours depending on the angle of viewing		✔	✘	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1000x600mm
Mirror		Clear acrylic with various colour reflective backings to give coloured mirrors which are lighter, more easily machined and safer than their glass equivalents		✔	✘	✘	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1000x600mm
Stone		Printed paper stone design sandwiched between two sheets of clear acrylic giving a convincing marble effect, especially when backlit	Stone Swatches	✔ Clean	✘	✘	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1800x1000mm*
Stone, 2-Sided		As per the single sided but made with two printed sheets facing outwards - this is the version to use for jewellery where it is important that the design can be seen from both sides	Stone Swatches	✔ Clean	✘	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1800x1000mm*
Wood Effect		Scans of real wood printed onto clear acrylic with a solid colour backing layer		✔	✘	✘	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1800x1000mm*

Celluloid can be made in to patterns not possible with acrylic. These laminated sheets - 0.2mm of celluloid film sandwiched between two 1.4mm thick sheets of clear acrylic to give an overall sheet thickness of 3mm - combine the best characteristics of both materials: the stunning and unique patterns of celluloid with the stability and easy machining of acrylic.

Pattern	Example	Description	Samples	Laser Cuttable?	Pattern Throughout?	Pattern Both Sides?	Stock Thickness	Stock Sheet Sizes	Max. Sheet Size
Confetti		Small chopped strips like piles of confetti	Swatches	✔ Can be a visible darker line where the celluloid film cuts, most noticeable on light patterns	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1500x600mm*
Crackle		Like crackled lacquer, with colours showing through the gaps	Swatches	✔ Can be a visible darker line where the celluloid film cuts, most noticeable on light patterns	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1500x600mm*
Pearloid		Larger textured pearl-effect pattern, very similar to the single-layer pearloid	Swatches	✔ Can be a visible darker line where the celluloid film cuts, most noticeable on light patterns	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1500x600mm*
Shell		Patterns with grain and texture that mimic natural shells such as abalone in both natural and artificial colours	Swatches	✔ Can be a visible darker line where the celluloid film cuts, most noticeable on light patterns	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1500x600mm*
Shell, Fine		A finer version of the normal shell pattern	Swatches	✔ Can be a visible darker line where the celluloid film cuts, most noticeable on light patterns	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1500x600mm*
Splatter		Jumbled splatters of colour randomly across the sheet	Swatches	✔ Can be a visible darker line where the celluloid film cuts, most noticeable on light patterns	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1500x600mm*
Tortoiseshell		A natural tortoiseshell pattern ranging from yellow to deep red, with variable transparency	Swatches	✔ Can be a visible darker line where the celluloid film cuts, most noticeable on light patterns	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1500x600mm*
Tortoiseshell, Spotted		Dark spots on a lighter yellow/amber background	Swatches	✔ Can be a visible darker line where the celluloid film cuts, most noticeable on light patterns	✔	✔	3mm	300x200mm 400x300mm 600x400mm 1000x600mm	1500x600mm*

* These sizes are subject to minimum order quantities, extended lead times and shipping surcharges. Please contact us for more details.

Solid Single Colour Cast Acrylic Sheets

Solid Patterned/Mixed Colour Cast Acrylic Sheets

Laminated Acrylic Sheets

Celluloid Laminate Acrylic