Glass / Perspex to make picture frames

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shipibo

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Was wondering if anyone knows

I am getting some posters I am looking to frame, they are 4 * 3ft

I was thinking of using thin plywood and beautyboard I have, and am looking for glass / perspex and other bits to make frames .... would anyone know where to get this

Getting five posters
 
DIY outlets will have perspex. Recently DIY'd a greenhouse with perspex sheets from my local hardwear store. They will also sell bits of wood for the frames if you needed it.
 
The DIY places can be very expensive. Try the plastics specialists such as [broken link removed]. they'll cut to size for you.
 
Woodies and b & q have it..its about 40 euro for a 4x4 sheet....at least it was roughly that when i bought it. One thing i learned about cutting perspex was use a handsaw, and rub vaseline on it! it stops the saw from heating which melts the perspex causing it to stick and the saw to jerk and then cracking the perspex. Same if you are drilling holes, dip the drill bit into a little drop of cooking oil! its worth looking at suppliers of it though, you will probably find it cheaper.There was a company in Ashbourne, cant remember the name, but they sell it in big sheets, or cut to size, to ppl who want to make cheap double glazed windows....they also sold seld adhesive magnetic tape which ou cud put on the wooden frame and the perspex and eliminate the need to drill holes and also make easy access to the posters!
 
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