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Backlit transparency film
« on: April 16, 2021, 02:59:01 pm »

I'm looking for transparency film, and backlight frames.

The idea is to print large-scale photos ( say 1 x 3 meters) on backlight film using my Epson 9900, and illuminate them from the back, using (preferably) an LED light source.

In the past, I've used SIHL 3166 ClearSTICK, with good results. Shades of Paper carries it, but shipping to Canada is expensive. Do anyone know of anything comparable, or a Canadian supplier for the SIHL film? I'm looking for a removable adhesive, just in case I want to change photos.

Also, I've been unable to find a commercial frame with light source, and would prefer to purchase something instead of having to build them. Any ideas? I would expect that folks in the commercial sign business might have some thought, but haven't been able to find anything.

Thanks for any thoughts.
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Re: Backlit transparency film
« Reply #1 on: April 16, 2021, 05:20:01 pm »

Can't speak to the quality or efficacy, but I
found this backlit film frame company:

PhotoGlow
Ed Sinofsky
“Glow Master”
58 Commonwealth Ave
Unit 3, South Yarmouth, MA 02664

Toll Free: 866-414-GLOW (4569)
Phone: 508.273.2298
ed@photoglow.com
Skype: glowmaster

7 Distributors identified on SIHL website:
- COBALT™ Graphics Distribution

2395 Skymark Avenue
Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y6
Distributor has multiple locations.
Customer Service: 1-800-387-7577
http://www.cobaltgraphics.ca/
- Grimco Canada

680 Steeprock Drive
Toronto, Ontario M3J 2X1
Distributor has multiple locations.
Customer Service: 800-263-1421
https://www.grimco.ca/
- Imaging Alignment Corp.

750 Millway Ave Unit 3
Concord, Ont L4K 3T7
Customer Service: 800.416.3996
http://www.imaconline.ca
- Mediatech

1313 boul. Dagenais Ouest
Laval, QC H7L 5Z9
Customer Service: 866 622-6066
http://www.mediatech.ca/
- Pony Graphic Solutions

8036 Enterprise Street
Burnaby, BC V5A 1V7
Distributor has multiple locations.
Customer Service: 877-977-4464
http://ponygraphics.com/
- Skana Imaging Solutions

7 - 1595 Cliveden Ave Annacis Island
Delta, BC V3M 6M2
Customer Service: 604 540 9121
http://www.skanaimaging.com/
- Spicers Canada

200 Galcat Drive
Vaughan , ON L4L 0B9
Additional locations: AB, BC, MB, NL, NS, ON, QC, SK
Customer Service: 877-790-2335
http://www.spicers.ca
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Re: Backlit transparency film
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2021, 07:14:40 pm »

Thanks - that gives me some options to explore.
The PhotoGlow panels look nice.  I'm looking to go bigger than their maximum size, but they might be a good first step.
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