Author Topic: red lens material (Read 20674 times)

Harry Sigafoo · « **on:** August 17, 2006, 03:52:47 PM »

Can someone recomment a source for red lens material?

I looked at Staples and Target stores. None of the material I found transmitts much light, just makes a red glow.

All thoughts appreciated.

Harry

BP · « **Reply #1 on:** August 17, 2006, 05:57:52 PM »

Walmart, back in the sewing craft area. Comes on rolls like wrapping paper. 2-3 bucks if I remember correctly. Lifetime supply.

Harry Sigafoo · « **Reply #2 on:** August 18, 2006, 12:14:47 PM »

thanks, I'm on my way to the store.
Harry

Harry Sigafoo · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2006, 05:15:24 PM »

BP I spend an enjoyable 45 minutes talking to a yoiung girl (jumbo sized) in Walmart. Se walked me thru all the departments looking for the 'stuff'. met many nice helpful clerks that "yea, I know what you want." but no one knew where to find it. I suggested it might be 'wraping paper', as in for flowers or candy.

Any hints what Wal-mart sells this stuff as???

thanks.
Harry

BP · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2006, 08:52:05 PM »

I bought it at the Franklin/Cranberry Walmart. Send me your address and how much you need, and I'll give you some of my life-time supply.

Harry Sigafoo · « **Reply #5 on:** August 24, 2006, 01:20:59 PM »

thanks BP, see e-mail
Harry

BP · « **Reply #6 on:** October 08, 2006, 09:39:18 PM »

Update!

I found it in Walmart again. It seems it is seasonal(Christmas). It is in the sewing/crafts area, on a roll like wrapping paper, and marketed for gift baskets. Buck-fitty per roll. Get it before Christmas!

Harry Sigafoo · « **Reply #7 on:** October 12, 2006, 12:45:07 PM »

OK I'm headed there the stuff you sent was great; better than the red lens.

Harry

keystoneman 85 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 22, 2007, 10:39:46 AM »

Hey guys,

This post was most helpful. I checked my local Wal-Mart and they did not have the above mentioned. Is there a name associated with it? I have 3-4 Wal-Marts around so instead of driving to each one I would like to call them.

Thanks!

220_Woody · « **Reply #9 on:** October 22, 2007, 11:41:16 AM »

the red cellophane will either be in the craft section of wally world in a roll. or, you may find it in the gift card section(party supplies) section of wally world folded up in a 4"x10" size package.

the stuff i bought was the folded version. called...

"the finishing touch"
cellophane tissue
3 sheets 18"x2.16'(unfolded)
9.7 sq. ft total

$3.19 USA
$3.79 CAN

made by american greetings corp, cleveland ohio.

madcatter · « **Reply #10 on:** December 03, 2007, 05:54:49 PM »

i use plastishim.i beleive it came from a auto parts store.it comes in alot of colors with red being .003thick.the pack has several different colors of various colors.it is used in engine rebuilding for close tolerances measurements so it don;t marr any metal surfaces

Pa Goosehntr · « **Reply #11 on:** December 04, 2007, 05:54:48 AM »

Have you considered "Dykem" to spray the original clear lens with??? It comes in a spray can and does a great job and is completed in about 5 minutes... :?

keystoneman 85 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 04, 2007, 02:27:10 PM »

I used the Dykem w/ the paint on brush. Its the best way to coat a lense that I have come across.

melsdad · « **Reply #13 on:** December 09, 2007, 09:44:56 AM »

The only dykem I am familiar with is blue. Do they make it in red also?

keystoneman 85 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 09, 2007, 11:09:36 AM »

Yes, they do.