Reference Guide
Acrylic Materials, Colors & Finishes
Material selection plays an important role in the appearance, construction and performance of every FORG3D product. We typically keep a focused selection of frequently used acrylic materials in stock, while many additional colors and specialty finishes can be ordered for custom projects.
Available options depend on the thickness, construction, engraving requirements, installation method and intended application of the product.
Commonly Stocked by FORG3D
Gloss Black Acrylic
- Typically stocked in 1/8-inch and 1/4-inch thicknesses
- Suitable for many solid, cut, layered and engraved applications
- Direct engraving generally produces visible light or frosted detail
Gloss White Acrylic
- Typically stocked in 1/8-inch and 1/4-inch thicknesses
- Well suited for solid pieces, cut lettering and raised applied details
- Direct engraving generally has low contrast and may be difficult to see
Brushed Stainless-Look Acrylic — Engraves Black
- Two-layer acrylic
- Typically stocked in 1/16-inch and 1/4-inch thicknesses
- Brushed stainless-style face with black revealed through engraving
- This is acrylic, not actual stainless steel
Stainless/Black/Red Tri-Layer Acrylic
- Typically stocked in 1/16-inch thickness
- Multi-color engraving material capable of producing stainless-look, black and red design details
- The stainless-look surface is acrylic, not metal
Gold/Black/Red Tri-Layer Acrylic
- Typically stocked in 1/16-inch thickness
- Multi-color engraving acrylic with gold-look, black and red design details
- The gold-look surface is acrylic, not metal or real gold
“Typically stocked” identifies materials FORG3D normally keeps on hand but does not guarantee availability at the time an order is placed. Current inventory can vary based on active orders and supplier availability.
Looking for Another Color or Finish?
FORG3D can source a much larger selection of solid colors, metallic finishes, mirror acrylic, wood-look materials, transparent and translucent colors, two-tone engraving materials and specialty finishes.
Most additional options are available by special order. When material must be ordered, allow approximately 3–5 additional business days for it to arrive before production begins.
Not every material is manufactured in every thickness, and not every color or finish is compatible with every FORG3D product. Some materials may work well for cut or raised details but may not produce enough contrast for visible engraving. FORG3D will confirm thickness, construction, engraving suitability and supplier availability before production.
The supplier catalog contains more materials than FORG3D can use for every application. Displayed materials are reference options and are not guaranteed to be compatible with every product. Customers should not purchase material directly for a FORG3D order unless specifically instructed by FORG3D.
Explore CMB Acrylic Options
Request a Special-Order Color
If you find a material you like, include the supplier’s color name or product number with your request. You may also upload a screenshot or reference image. FORG3D will confirm whether the material is available in the required thickness and appropriate for your product.
Material Sourcing and Availability
FORG3D sources acrylic from multiple established suppliers based on color, finish, thickness and current availability. Reference photographs from Custom Made Better are used with permission to help customers compare commonly stocked material options.
If a selected material is unavailable, FORG3D may source a comparable option from another preferred supplier. Because colors and finishes can vary slightly between manufacturers and production batches, we will contact you before production if an available substitute creates a noticeable difference from the selected reference.
Material photographs are provided as visual references. Color, gloss, texture and metallic appearance may vary because of screen settings, lighting, photographic conditions and material batches. On-screen appearance should not be considered an exact physical color match.