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Old 11-24-2009, 10:11 AM
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Help with LED light

I just purchased some LED bases. When I engrave the acrylic should I reverse engrave?? I'm not sure which way would look best.

Also if anyone has any sample picture of ones they have done it would be great to see them.

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Old 11-24-2009, 6:46 PM
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Ron,

Unless there is some specific reason to engrave on the front, I most always reverse-engrave on the back. I think it's more professional looking, plus I just don't like a 'cut-up' surface on the front.

One exception may be if you have a compound picture---
There have been a few times where I've engraved on both sides with very striking results. For example, a car in the foreground (front) and mountains in the background (back).

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Old 11-24-2009, 9:18 PM
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Here is a basic, reverse-engraved, edge-lit sign.
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Old 11-24-2009, 10:19 PM
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led base

Hi where did you buy the led base and how much? Thanks for any help.
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Old 11-25-2009, 6:15 PM
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Reverse Engrave it

Another vote for reverse engraving. It's just a better look.

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