Red acetate sheets

[Astralstroll]

Does anybody know whereI can buy red acetate sheets??

Dave.

[David Smith]

Try ebay or Rother Valley Optics.

http://www.rothervalleyoptics.co.uk/rother-valley-optics-red-gel-sheet-255x150mm_d5468.html

[Mike73]

Can recommend this ebay seller - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/280622107685#ht_2158wt_1180

[Astralstroll]

Many thanks for the suggestions. Looks like I should be able to source some reasonably easily!

Dave.

[mikehab]

If you're looking for something to cover the lens of a torch to make a red-light for example, I can recommend this red cellophane from Rymans...

http://www.ryman.co.uk/0540999940/Ryman-Cellophane-Roll-700mm-x-3m/Product

You can add as many multiple layers as required to get the look/luminocity required.

Mike

[JohnC]

I believe that FLO also sells it

[pete_l]

Any half-decent art shop - that's where I get mine from.

[coulthamst]

For a source of red celophane with a "plus" factor, buy a box of Marks and Spencers dark chocolate cherry liqueurs. Each has a 10x10.5mm sheet of red celophane suitable for all but the largest torches - and the liqueur chocolates are extremely moreish. You might even tempt 'er (or 'im) indoors out to the telescope!

[Gina]

Stop it! Just thinking of all those lovely eaties is making me put on weight!!

[Prador]

This is what I use.

http://www.ebay.co.u...#ht_2205wt_1163

Its quite thick and dims my 3 LED headtorch just the right amount

Not bad for less than a fiver

[Capricorn]

If it is for something like a laptop, Hobby Craft sell A4 sheets of the stuff at something like £2.50 a sheet. Comes in different shades of red as well. I would guess there is a fair sized one around Bristol.

Usually difficult to locate in their stores however, so you will need to search round for it.

[Gina]

Amazon do it in gert big sheets too

[Fish-Man]

Hi,

I use this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lee-Filters-Lighting-Gel-Sheet-787-Marius-Red-/300757605126?pt=Camera_Filters&hash=item46068cdb06

Marius red. It takes a week or two to arrive, but it is excellent at covering white light. IMO, I don't think there is a better red for astronomers, as it doesn't leave you with that "sparkly, over bright" look that some reds leave.

Regards,

Paul

[coulthamst]

For a source of red celophane with a "plus" factor, buy a box of Marks and Spencers dark chocolate cherry liqueurs. Each has a 10x10.5mm sheet of red celophane suitable for all but the largest torches - and the liqueur chocolates are extremely moreish. You might even tempt 'er (or 'im) indoors out to the telescope!

Just noticed, this should have read "10x10.5cm", not "10x10.5mm". Don'tthink they make liqueur choccies small enough to go into 10mm sized celophane wrappers!

Apologies

Jim.

[L8-Nite]

Try " Wilkinson ", for red file folders at about 30 pence, cut to fit your requirements.

They also have difraction limited cups for a £ .

EDIT: Click on image to enlarge.

[Itabot]

I got my red cellophane from a local florist for free, 3 layer works a treat on my modified LED torch.

[Gina]

I got my red cellophane from a local florist for free, 3 layer works a treat on my modified LED torch.

Now that's the "Real Deal"

[gooseholla]

Find a place with spotlights - they usually have off-cuts lying about. I got red, blue, yellow, green etc. from my local church!

[faulksy]

Find a place with spotlights - they usually have off-cuts lying about. I got red, blue, yellow, green etc. from my local church!

you mean you stole stain glass from your local church, shame on you

[Astralstroll]

Many thanks for the huge number of responses!! A special thanks to Gina for the Gert big sheets comment! Classic.

Dave,

[Gina]