laser etched acrylic

[Sledge]

Hey all,
I am currently working on a project in which I want to add an acrylic eye piece that will flip out over the eye... like a range finder. the question I have is I want leds to light up the etching so it shows boldly. does anyone have advice on the best way to go about this? I thought it would be best to use Two 2mm thick pieces and have them etched exact and epoxy them with the etched sides together.. and recess 4 3mm leds in the corners.
is there an easier way?

thanks for any help.

 

[TheSt.LouisKid]

I think the display screen effect on my psycho gigametric spectrometer is what you are talking about. Be sure that your etching is not buffed or it won't catch the light. Have the light shine in from the edge of the plex.

Here is video for it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9k7EDPEsYs&feature=channel_page

 

[Sledge]

ok undersood.. do you have a tutorial for doing this effectivly? I like the way it catches the etching. was this done with a Laser etcher or by hand with a hand etcher?

Thanks
Jim