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How are pinball backglass reproductions made?
There are a few different methods that have become popular and a new one that has been name the "layered backglass" The layer backglass approach involves creating art from scratch using a program like illustrator and recreating the backglass. This method allows the art detail to remain as well as eliminating any damage the original has like granulation and peeling. The high-resolution art is created in multiple layers to ensure vibrant colors that pop and to avoid hot spots w
nikki cronin
2 days ago1 min read
Acrylic or Glass
Or is it mirroring you are after? The communiy has spoken and quite loudly. The question was glass or acrylic for backglass reproductions. The answer, did anyone say mirroring? Acrylic is the more modern expensive option, durable, lighter, doesn't break, looks like glass and printers prefer it and even some pinball enthisiiast prefer it as well. Notice I said some. There is a paticularly loud group of folks that will gather the wagons and circle anyone talking plastic near
nikki cronin
6 days ago2 min read
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