Cast Acrylic - Colored
Overview
Colored cast acrylic in any opaque or transparent color. Cuts same as clear cast but engrave reveals white acrylic underneath for contrast. Popular for two-tone signs.
Properties
Difficulty
intermediate
Pros
- Vibrant consistent colors
- Flame-polished edges
- Frosted white engraving shows well
- UV stable colors
- Professional appearance
- Wide color selection
Cons
- Higher cost for specialty colors
- Some dark colors need more laser power
- Inventory of many colors can be expensive
Best For
- Two-tone signs
- awards
- plaques
- branded items
- ADA signage
- displays (CO2)
Avoid For
- Light-colored acrylic with diode lasers
- extruded colored acrylic
Laser Compatibility
Colored cast acrylic — engrave reveals lighter inner color. CO2: engrave 200mm/s 25-35W, cut 3mm 15mm/s 80W. Test on scrap first as colors vary.
Brands
Acme PlasticsInventablesCanal Plastics