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Lucite is a material that has both properties of plastic and glass and mirrors the clarity of glass. It is heavier in “feel” as compared to traditional plastics and is of the highest quality.

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Can you paint Lucite Resin?

Yes, Lucite resin can be painted with acrylic paints. Make sure to clean and degrease the surface before painting to ensure good adhesion. Primer may also be necessary for better paint adhesion.


What is lucite used for?

Introduced in the 1940's, a transparent thermoplastic acrylic resin employed in paints, enamels, and primers is known by the trademark Lucite. In short, lucite is a clear plastic. Lucite is used in jewelry (for example in jewelry by New York based designer Alexis Bittar), and in fashion accessories such as purses and handbags. Lucite is sometimes used as a substitute for glass. For example, in museums it is used as a shatter-proof substitute for glass in painting frames.


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