What do you all use for acrylic? I know many use wholesale, and I know of TAP and Canal Plastics, but wondering if anyone has a good source for boxes. I can get locally cut polycarbonate, which I prefer in a 1/4" size, but it's relatively expensive. I have the tools to cut it, but would just love a good source. Similarly, colorful acrylic backings? Mirrored? Any good sources for a neon newbie who's been mounting more these days? Thank you!

Hello Lila, 

I would suggest finding a local supplier. Here in NC we have Piedmont Plastics. I have to buy large sheets from them, but they will cut them to any size I want for a small extra charge. My second suggestion is bending your own acrylic. You will save SO much money. Here is a link to a basic acrlyic bender DIY project. Mine is made from a 2x4 and does not have hinges but it gets the job done. (https://www.google.com/search?q=making+an+acrylic+bender&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS1176US1176&oq=making+an+acrylic+bender&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjIICAcQABgWGB4yDQgIEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyDQgJEAAYhgMYgAQYigXSAQg0MzAzajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:8a3fe4aa,vid:-mVmzWQ7Iy8,st:0) 

For the mirroring question. I suggest this spray on mirror can. Its great, you need to practice to get an even coat but I have used it for a few infinity boxes and I really like the results.  (https://www.lowes.com/pd/Krylon-Specialty-High-Gloss-Silver-Mirror-Spray-Paint-NET-WT-6-oz/1000238735?user=shopping&feed=yes?store=&cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-pnt-_-ggl-_-PMAX_PNT_000_Priority_Item-_-1000238735-_-online-_-0-_-0&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21801596590&gbraid=0AAAAAD2B2W8G2sObx-z2rmLxkq2yPYpcn&gclid=Cj0KCQiAxJXJBhD_ARIsAH_JGjgmeSj7C5rFmao2oT9g5xcqwd_NrWatoLWEUBS-C-4CBWQ5TD65kysaAo_REALw_wcB) 

Happy to help with any other questions you may have. I bend a lot of acrylic. 

Hi Lila, 
If you opt to build an acrylic bender as DJ suggested, I have some nicrhome wire that I can give you to use in the heater construction if you want it.  
-rh

Thank you Danielle and Robert! I'm not sure I'm ready to set up an acrylic bender, I think I'd be more comfortable starting out with gluing up acrylic, ordering it flat and gluing my own boxes. Somehow gluing sounds less difficult to me than a simple bend!

I'll reach out to some local suppliers - it's tough to find in Minneapolis. Canal plastics is honestly not bad, if I cut my own and sand my own corners it's more affordable than the local shops sometimes... if anyone has any other acrylic hook ups I'd love that :)