Acrylic Rods – Clear Plastic Support Rods for Miniatures & Dioramas
✨ Green Stuff World – Fluorescent Acrylic Rods
Round · 1.6 mm or 2.4 mm · 4 Colours · UV Reactive
💡 What They Are
Rigid, transparent acrylic (PMMA) rods with intense fluorescent colour throughout. Smooth, glossy finish. Glow brighter under UV/blacklight, but look vivid even in normal lighting.
Cut them, shape them, glue them — instant energy weapons, lasers, antennas, power conduits, crystal effects and anything that needs to look like it's radiating energy.
🎨 Colour Guide
📏 Size Guide
| 1.6 mm | Thin spear tips, small swords, antennas, handrails, fine crystals. Best for 28–32 mm scale. |
| 2.4 mm | Power swords, halberds, masts, reactor columns, chunky crystals. Better for larger models and terrain. |
🛠️ Working with Them
Cutting: Score with a hobby knife and snap, or use a fine model saw.
Shaping: Sand ends with 400–800 grit for points or flats. Polish for crystal clarity.
Bending: Gentle curves with heat (steam, warm air). Don't bend cold — acrylic snaps.
Gluing: CA (superglue) or acrylic cement. Apply thinly — excess CA fogs the surface.
💡 Paint the inside of the socket before gluing — the rod is transparent and bare plastic shows through.
📋 Specifications
| Material | Clear fluorescent acrylic (PMMA) |
| Profile | Round |
| Diameters | 1.6 mm · 2.4 mm |
| Colours | Green · Blue · Red-Orange · Purple |
| UV Reactive | Yes — edges glow brighter under blacklight |
⚠️ Good to Know Before You Buy
🔸 Rigid, not flexible. Solid acrylic — holds shape permanently but won't survive repeated bending. Static elements only.
🔸 Scratches show. Heavy sanding frosts the surface (some people want this for a diffused glow effect, but be aware).
🔸 CA fogging. Superglue vapour can cloud acrylic near the joint. Use small amounts with ventilation.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do they actually glow?
They're fluorescent, not phosphorescent — they don't glow in the dark on their own. Under UV/blacklight, the edges and tips light up intensely. In normal light, they're vivid and saturated.
Can I bend them into curves?
Gentle curves are possible by warming the rod with steam or warm air. Never bend cold — acrylic will snap.
Which size should I choose?
1.6 mm for standard 28–32 mm miniatures — swords, spears, antennas. 2.4 mm for larger models, vehicles, terrain features, and chunkier energy effects.
What's the best glue?
CA (superglue) works well but apply sparingly — excess vapour can fog the rod near the joint. Plastic/acrylic cement is another option for a cleaner bond.
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