Plastic bags – no Balloons – no, ‘Mylar balloons’ are made of nylon Window envelopes – they are usually made with polystyrene Sleeves or pouches – no

Yes, Grafix Acetate is safe for food contact and FDA approved.

Approximately .001” (1 mil)

An acrylic gel medium will work in both applications. It secures film and mixed media elements to various surfaces and offers a protective finish when applied over artwork. For more information about fixatives/glues, refer to the Grafix Glue Reference Chart.

Refer to our Grafix Die Cut Test Results to determine which die cut machines successfully cut our products.

Product Laser Inkjet Screen Acetate no no yes Clear-Lay no no yes Cling Film no no yes Inkjet Computer Grafix no yes yes Laser Computer Grafix yes no yes Craft Plastic no no yes Double Tack Mounting Film no no yes Drafting Film no no yes Dura-Lar no no yes Frisket Film no no yes Read the full article…

Grafix recommends Dura-Lar or Drafting Film if using a laser or heating tool to cut stencils. Cut these films one sheet at a time or they will melt together. Clear-Lay works best if using a craft knife or blade to cut, but DO NOT cut this film with a laser or heating tool. Acetate can Read the full article…

Dura-Lar is a good substitute for glass in many applications including frames. Please refer to the thickness chart to decide what the best gauge is for your application.

Clear-Lay is a vinyl based film that is very economical, easy to cut, has a low heat tolerance and is acid free. Dura-Lar is a polyester based film known for its clarity and stability. It has a high heat tolerance, will not tear or discolor and is archival. Acetate is a general purpose film that Read the full article…

The standard term used to describe the thickness (or gauge) of plastic film is mil. Mil is expressed in thousands of an inch. For example .005″ is said “5 mil”. Below are examples of how thick a mil is. .004” (4 mil) = sheet of copier paper .010” (10 mil) = business card or 80# cover Read the full article…