Glossary of the different possible finishes on your plexiglass or plastics
After cutting a plastic, it is possible to choose the finish on the edge of the material. These edge finishes can be worked with...
top of page
Blog
You will find some answers to questions that are regularly asked.
Do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
Search
Jul 11, 2023
Customized color and opacity on your plexiglass
In the acrylic field there is generally little diversity in the colors available. Manufacturers can tailor material but often conditional...
Apr 24, 2023
Plexiglass with LED lightning
Nowadays, lighting is an integral part of decoration. Whether it is used to highlight work, draw the eye to a detail or create an...
Jun 27, 2022
Recycled Plexiglass now available at Plastica!
At Plastica, we have always had environmental causes at heart. This is why we reuse our plastic scraps as much as possible, thus limiting...
Jan 10, 2022
How to cut plexiglass at home
While cutting plexiglass isn't very complicated, it's important to have a few basics to prevent from breaking your sheet or injuring...
Oct 19, 2021
Collaborate with artist Bill Vincent
Bill (William James) Vincent: Originally from Ontario, is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist. He has taken part in about sixty...
Sep 14, 2021
Digital cutting: CNC or laser? What are the differences?
Plastic material fabrication has endless possibilities. If you add cutting pieces to any shape you would like, we have again multiplied...
Aug 2, 2021
Acrylic or Polycarbonate, which one to choose?
There exists a great variety of plastic that can be used on your custom objects. Among the most popular plastics at Plastica, we find...
Jun 28, 2021
How to repair a scratch on a plexiglass, PETG or a Lexan?
Some scratches may appear on your plastic, but fortunately, easy and effective solutions exist to soften their appearances. The repair...
May 12, 2021
How to Properly Clean your Acrylic?
Acrylic is one of our favourites due to its glow, radiance and transparency. This lasting plastic can be stored for a long period of time...
May 12, 2021
Digital art with our digital printing service
When our expertise and the creativity of an artist combine, it is possible to arrive at a unique work of art. Mélinart is an avant-garde...
May 12, 2021
Manufacturing of custom acrylic display
When you look carefully around you, you can realize how much plastic is present and how versatile it is which allows it to be used in all...
May 12, 2021
Plastic / Machining of acrylic display stand
There are various ways to highlight an object. You can do this with targeted lighting, by placing it high or by placing it in a display...
May 12, 2021
Machining acrylic plastic part for a display case
If you want to showcase a store, you know that a window serves to attract the attention of your target customers in addition to raising...
May 12, 2021
Machining of plastic parts for manufacturing plexiglass protective screens.
Who would have thought one day that a global pandemic, such as that of COVID-19, would have prompted us to review customer / employee...
May 12, 2021
Acrylic display case
Whether for precious objects, collectibles or simply for objects that have a sentimental value, acrylic display cases are a wise choice....
May 12, 2021
Custom acrylic displays
A display should not simply be a support for the products it exhibits. It must also highlight them while combining the brand image of the...
May 12, 2021
Custom acrylic lettering
You can observe on this image the digital cutting in all its precision and finesse. Our mandate was to create acrylic lettering, in...
May 12, 2021
Plastic / Making an acrylic museum display case
Several artists like trompe l'oeil effects, and Quebec artist Jeffrey Poirier is one of them. Here you see his work during an exhibition...
bottom of page