Fav Plastic Supply Stores
By: DIY City
tags: brooklyn, diy, fabrication, manhattan, nyc, plastic, supplies
Category: Map it Out
Canal Plastics Center is known for carrying just about anything you could want in regards to plastic: rolls of plastic sheeting including metallic and colored transparencies, plastic containers, as well as vinyl. The shop is located in Chinatown near Pearl Paint at 345 Canal St. They will also do custom fabrication and laser engraving. Be prepared to wait as it can be crowded depending on when you visit. You can submit a project design idea online at their Web site and receive a quote before you go in.
Fantasy Plastics Center carries all sizes and types of plexi sheets and they will cut it to any size you need. Their specialty is making box frames and museums displays. Fantasy Plastic Center is located at 295 3rd Ave. in Brooklyn. Take the R train and get off at Union - it is just a short walk away. If you need some java on the way back, stop at El Cafetin Cafe at the entrance to the R. This hip espresso bar has free wifi and a computer for you to check your e-mail.
