Supe
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I am building a one-sided replica to keep on my desk to commemorate the closing of the Palm Beach Kennel Club (three of my four dogs raced there). I have the housing modeled, and am planning on using a series of either 3mm or 5mm LED's to light up the text and greyhound with a white styrene backing. I will likely use some translucent acrylic to diffuse the light for the face of the signs, though I'm flexible in this regard.
Where I'm torn is what to use for the print itself. Is there a recommended material that's readily available in 8.5x11 sheets that works well with a standard inkjet printer? I'm not concerned about it being too terribly bright, I just don't want it to appear washed out when backlit. The few dedicated products I've seen wanted mirror printing on the reverse side, which won't work for me, as that's the side I need to have adhere to the backing board. If inkjet is a lost cause, I'm fine having a local Kinkos, etc. run something off for me, but I'd appreciate any and all suggestions as to where to steer my search!
Where I'm torn is what to use for the print itself. Is there a recommended material that's readily available in 8.5x11 sheets that works well with a standard inkjet printer? I'm not concerned about it being too terribly bright, I just don't want it to appear washed out when backlit. The few dedicated products I've seen wanted mirror printing on the reverse side, which won't work for me, as that's the side I need to have adhere to the backing board. If inkjet is a lost cause, I'm fine having a local Kinkos, etc. run something off for me, but I'd appreciate any and all suggestions as to where to steer my search!