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    Default Laser beams!

    Sorry that title makes this seem SOOOO much more exciting than it really is but now I have your attention...

    Does anyone know of a laser cutter that can cut polypropylene sheet?
    My new pieces use small repeat elments of polyprop and im getting tired of slicing the ends of my nails off! Before long I will be down to my fingers and thats not a good look ! lol!

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    CO2 laser cutting machines are usually used for cutting plastics - I can't really recommend anybody though because I've never needed it doing. Our machines are Nd Yag and not really suitable for cutting crisp lines in plastics

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    I've used these people LaserMaster

    They're not that cheap but they're convenient for me. The less cuts in a design the cheaper it will be. They cut out acrylic shapes that are all joined together for me. All I have to do is snap them apart and file off the tag. The person I deal with is called Gary. This is an example of what they do for me.
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    Cool thanks very much!
    Found a company in Scotland who do laser cut PP stencils -and yep they use a CO2 laser so ta for that Alan!

    I love those acrylic earrings Carole- so funky! I will keep that company's details as one of my other ideas involves Acrylic...so many plans, so little time! lol!

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    Hannah, Do u mind sharing the details of the company in Scotland?
    Lesley
    'It does not do to dwell on dreams, and forget to live.'

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