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    Where do I find Mylar?

    Posted by David Distinti on May 16, 2005 at 2:20 pm

    I need to block all natural light from coming in through our location’s windows.

    I understand sheets of mylar will do the trick. Where can I find it and what type of
    mylar should I request.

    Also,

    If mylar is expensive, is there a cheeper alternative?

    Thanks,
    Dave

    Dan Rahmel replied 20 years, 12 months ago 4 Members · 4 Replies
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  • Leo Ticheli

    May 16, 2005 at 2:30 pm

    A “cheeper” alternative would be a flock of baby chickens.

    A cheaper alternative would be standard construction material black plastic.

    Best regards,
    Leo

    Director/Cinematographer
    Southeast USA

  • David Distinti

    May 16, 2005 at 2:44 pm

    Thanks for the “cheep” tip. 🙂

    – Dave

  • Bob Cole

    May 16, 2005 at 3:47 pm

    This forum is going to the birds.

  • Dan Rahmel

    June 10, 2005 at 9:00 pm

    You’re trying to block all the light? It seems like you want sheets of Duvetyne (a solid non-reflected black cloth you can get at Film Tools). I guess I don’t understand exactly what you’re looking for.

    For Mylar, take a look at TAP Plastics (https://www.tapplastics.com). I’ve ordered from them a couple of times and they were good. They have mylar rolls (mirrored and clear) you can order.

    Mylar is usually fairly expensive and traditionally used for its mirror-like surface. If you don

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