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Fire Tortoise Shell Acrylic Sheet

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ColorFire Tortoise Shell Acrylic Sheet
Fire Tortoise Shell Acrylic Plexiglass Sheet, Top view - Canal Plastics Center
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DESCRIPTION

Rich, dramatic, and alive with movement, our Fire Tortoise Shell Acrylic Sheet is a vivid marble-swirl cast acrylic in deep amber, burnt orange, copper, and warm mahogany, laid down in a pronounced tortoise shell pattern. This sheet reads two completely different ways. Unlit it is dark, close to a deep oxblood-black, with the pattern surfacing only where it catches the light. Backlit it transforms: the amber and orange pigments ignite and the whole panel turns to fire. Worth seeing both ways before you choose it.

Fire Tortoise Shell is one of our most striking backlit materials. When placed over LED or ambient light, the deep red and amber pigments come alive, producing a dramatic, glowing effect that transforms panels, partitions, signage, and architectural features into statement installations. It also engraves beautifully, revealing the lighter internal tones of the material for clean, high-contrast results on signage, branding elements, and decorative panels.

Both sides are glossy with the full marble-swirl pattern visible: the top side carries the most vivid and dynamic expression of the tortoise shell pattern. Each sheet is individually cast, making every piece unique. Fabricates cleanly with laser cutting, CNC routing, engraving, UV printing, and polishing.

Details

· Vivid marble-swirl pearlescent cast acrylic - amber, burnt orange, copper, mahogany tones
· Reads deep oxblood-black unlit; ignites to amber and orange when backlit
· Semi-translucent - glows dramatically under LED and ambient backlight
· Engraving reveals lighter internal tones for high-contrast results
· Both sides glossy
· Each sheet features a unique tortoise shell pattern - no two sheets are identical
· Compatible with laser cutting, CNC routing, engraving, UV printing, and polishing
· Ideal for backlit panels, illuminated signage, feature walls, decorative partitions, retail displays
· Full sheets 24" × 40" (actual length 39-3/4") / pre-cut sizes available
· Pre-cut tolerance +/− 1/4" / custom cut-to-size available
· Indoor and decorative use


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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Opacity Translucent

Surface Finish Glossy

Thickness Tolerance +/- 15%

Acrylic Type Cast

Masking Film

Special Effect Marbled

Pre-cut sizes are nominal and subject to a +/- 1/4" cutting tolerance. Custom cut-to-size sheets are subject to a +/- 1/32" tolerance. Light transmission is a function of thickness; the given number is measured at 1/8" thick. Color and light transmission values may differ slightly due to manufacturer variations.

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Acrylic Sheets

Buying Acrylic Sheets at Canal Plastics Center

We stock one of the largest acrylic sheet selections in New York: clear, frosted, colored, textured, mirrored, glitter, pearlescent, and specialty finishes, available in pre-cut sizes, full sheets, and custom cut-to-size. Most materials are on the shelf at our 345 Canal Street store for same-day pickup, with nationwide shipping on standard sizes.

Beyond materials, our in-house fabrication team handles laser cutting, CNC routing, edge polishing, drilling, and UV printing. A single order can go from raw sheet to finished part without leaving our SoHo workshop, whether it's a one-off prototype or a full production run.

Since 1963, Canal Plastics Center has supplied NYC's artists, architects, designers, fabricators, and institutions with the materials and fabrication they need to build.


Key Features

Primarily cast acrylic for superior clarity and machinability
Select collections (Mirrored, Iridescent, Gallery Framing) made from extruded acrylic
Available in clear, frosted, colored, mirrored, and textured finishes
Lightweight, rigid, and UV-resistant
Easy to laser cut, route, polish, and bond
Custom cut-to-size service available


Perfect For

Artists · Architects · Designers · Fabricators · Retail Displays · DIY Makers

Need help with a custom quote? Contact us via our custom order form.

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