Changing Light Color

[SirSteve 10+ year member]

I am using a white neon under a sandblasted (etched) mirror that displays manufacturers names/logo. What can I use to change the white to the color of the logo? Like green for alpine, yellow for stinger, etc.? The only thing I can think of that would work is film they use to on a stage show to change the light color. I don't know what it's called or where I could buy it...

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[Matador 10+ year member]

u could just put that film on the mirror with the names, it might be better.

check out hmm, michaels i think, or some place like that. just make sure it's able to withstand some hot temps.

 

[SirSteve 10+ year member]

Originally posted by Matador u could just put that film on the mirror with the names, it might be better.

 

check out hmm, michaels i think, or some place like that. just make sure it's able to withstand some hot temps.

That's what I would like to do, I just have not idea where to get it...

 

[Matador 10+ year member]

try michaels as i said. or any of those like , hmmm, an artwork place. they should have it.

 

[SirSteve 10+ year member]

Oh! I didn't catch that... Michael's... we have one of those. I'll try it. Thanks!

 

[Voodoosoup]

Gels......

You could also try your local music store, anywhere where they would sell PA and or lighting equipment for stage use.

Some camera shops also sell this stuff

http://www.rosco-ca.com/rosco_new/products/filters/index.html

 

[SirSteve 10+ year member]

Thanks! Michaels didn't have anything so I'll check out some music stores.

 

[ASDF12345 10+ year member]

yellow pages ..... stage supplies

the films are called gels

 

[SirSteve 10+ year member]

What is the difference in colored acetate film and gels?

 

[eengrms 10+ year member]

Originally posted by SirSteve What is the difference in colored acetate film and gels?

I think it has something to do with how much heat it can withstand. I'm not sure though. You can also find colored sleeves for the neon lamp. Most electrical supply houses have those.

 

[ASDF12345 10+ year member]

Originally posted by SirSteve What is the difference in colored acetate film and gels?

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colored acetate film, is just clear film with acid based ink put on them to make them colored. colored gels are actually film made in certain colors and they can also tolerate insane levels of heat,

 

[SirSteve 10+ year member]

Originally posted by Grand AMature .

 

colored acetate film, is just clear film with acid based ink put on them to make them colored. colored gels are actually film made in certain colors and they can also tolerate insane levels of heat,

Thanks for the explanation!