{"product_id":"acrylic-rods-clear-plastic-support-rods-for-miniatures-dioramas","title":"Acrylic Rods – Clear Plastic Support Rods for Miniatures \u0026 Dioramas","description":"\u003c!-- Green Stuff World Fluorescent Acrylic Rods – Hobby Heaven Shopify Product Description --\u003e\n\u003c!-- SEO: fluorescent acrylic rods miniatures, UV reactive rods modelling, neon acrylic rods wargaming, power weapon rods --\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:rgb(34,34,34); color:#e0e0e0; font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; line-height:1.7; padding:0; margin:0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:24px 16px 18px; border-bottom:2px solid #a060e0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch1 style=\"font-size:22px; color:#ffffff; margin:0 0 8px; font-weight:bold;\"\u003e✨ Green Stuff World – Fluorescent Acrylic Rods\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; color:#a060e0; margin:0;\"\u003eRound · 1.6 mm or 2.4 mm · 4 Colours · UV Reactive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px; padding:20px 16px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:rgb(42,42,42); border:1px solid rgb(58,58,58); border-radius:8px; padding:18px; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px; color:#c8a84e; margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e💡 What They Are\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; color:#d0d0d0; margin:0;\"\u003e\n      Rigid, transparent acrylic (PMMA) rods with \u003cstrong\u003eintense fluorescent colour\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout. Smooth, glossy finish. \u003cstrong\u003eGlow brighter under UV\/blacklight\u003c\/strong\u003e, but look vivid even in normal lighting.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; color:#d0d0d0; margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n      Cut them, shape them, glue them — instant \u003cstrong\u003eenergy weapons, lasers, antennas, power conduits, crystal effects\u003c\/strong\u003e and anything that needs to look like it's radiating energy.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== COLOURS ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:rgb(42,42,42); border:1px solid rgb(58,58,58); border-radius:8px; padding:18px; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px; color:#c8a84e; margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e🎨 Colour Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:rgb(38,44,38); border-radius:6px; padding:10px 14px; margin-bottom:6px; border-left:4px solid #40ff40;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color:#60ff60;\"\u003eFluor GREEN\u003c\/strong\u003e — Plasma, toxic energy, reactors, necromancy, warpstone glow\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:rgb(38,38,48); border-radius:6px; padding:10px 14px; margin-bottom:6px; border-left:4px solid #40a0ff;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color:#60b0ff;\"\u003eFluor BLUE\u003c\/strong\u003e — Force fields, psionic energy, ice lasers, tech shields\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:rgb(48,38,36); border-radius:6px; padding:10px 14px; margin-bottom:6px; border-left:4px solid #ff6030;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color:#ff8050;\"\u003eFluor RED-ORANGE\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fire, plasma weapons, warning lights, industrial neon\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background:rgb(42,38,48); border-radius:6px; padding:10px 14px; border-left:4px solid #b060e0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color:#c880f0;\"\u003eFluor PURPLE\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dark magic, chaos energy, eldritch power, alien tech\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== SIZE GUIDE ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:rgb(42,42,42); border:1px solid rgb(58,58,58); border-radius:8px; padding:18px; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px; color:#c8a84e; margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e📏 Size Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgb(58,58,58);\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 6px; color:#c8a84e; font-weight:bold; width:25%;\"\u003e1.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 6px; color:#d0d0d0;\"\u003eThin spear tips, small swords, antennas, handrails, fine crystals. Best for \u003cstrong\u003e28–32 mm scale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 6px; color:#c8a84e; font-weight:bold;\"\u003e2.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 6px; color:#d0d0d0;\"\u003ePower swords, halberds, masts, reactor columns, chunky crystals. Better for \u003cstrong\u003elarger models\u003c\/strong\u003e and terrain.\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== WORKING WITH THEM ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:rgb(42,42,42); border:1px solid rgb(58,58,58); border-radius:8px; padding:18px; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px; color:#c8a84e; margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e🛠️ Working with Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; color:#d0d0d0; margin:0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCutting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Score with a hobby knife and snap, or use a fine model saw.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eShaping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand ends with 400–800 grit for points or flats. Polish for crystal clarity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBending:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gentle curves with heat (steam, warm air). \u003cstrong\u003eDon't bend cold\u003c\/strong\u003e — acrylic snaps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eGluing:\u003c\/strong\u003e CA (superglue) or acrylic cement. Apply thinly — excess CA fogs the surface.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; color:#a060e0; margin:14px 0 0;\"\u003e\n      💡 Paint the inside of the socket before gluing — the rod is transparent and bare plastic shows through.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== SPECS ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:rgb(42,42,42); border:1px solid rgb(58,58,58); border-radius:8px; padding:18px; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px; color:#c8a84e; margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e📋 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgb(58,58,58);\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px; color:#c8a84e; font-weight:bold; width:40%;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px; color:#d0d0d0;\"\u003eClear fluorescent acrylic (PMMA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgb(58,58,58);\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px; color:#c8a84e; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px; color:#d0d0d0;\"\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgb(58,58,58);\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px; color:#c8a84e; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eDiameters\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px; color:#d0d0d0;\"\u003e1.6 mm · 2.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgb(58,58,58);\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px; color:#c8a84e; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px; color:#d0d0d0;\"\u003eGreen · Blue · Red-Orange · Purple\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px; color:#c8a84e; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eUV Reactive\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 6px; color:#d0d0d0;\"\u003eYes — edges glow brighter under blacklight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== HONEST HEADS UP ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:rgb(46,38,38); border:1px solid rgb(70,50,50); border-radius:8px; padding:18px; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px; color:#e07060; margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e⚠️ Good to Know Before You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px; color:#d0d0d0; margin:0;\"\u003e\n      🔸 \u003cstrong\u003eRigid, not flexible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid acrylic — holds shape permanently but won't survive repeated bending. Static elements only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      🔸 \u003cstrong\u003eScratches show.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy sanding frosts the surface (some people want this for a diffused glow effect, but be aware).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      🔸 \u003cstrong\u003eCA fogging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Superglue vapour can cloud acrylic near the joint. Use small amounts with ventilation.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ===== FAQ ===== --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background:rgb(42,42,42); border:1px solid rgb(58,58,58); border-radius:8px; padding:18px; margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:16px; color:#c8a84e; margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px; color:#ffffff; margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eDo they actually glow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; color:#b8b8b8; margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThey'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px; color:#ffffff; margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eCan I bend them into curves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; color:#b8b8b8; margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eGentle curves are possible by warming the rod with steam or warm air. Never bend cold — acrylic will snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px; color:#ffffff; margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; color:#b8b8b8; margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e1.6 mm for standard 28–32 mm miniatures — swords, spears, antennas. 2.4 mm for larger models, vehicles, terrain features, and chunkier energy effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px; color:#ffffff; margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWhat's the best glue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; color:#b8b8b8; margin:0 0 0;\"\u003eCA (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center; padding:16px 10px 8px; border-top:1px solid rgb(58,58,58);\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px; font-weight:bold; color:#c8a84e; margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003eHobby Heaven 🇬🇧\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; color:#888888; margin:0; line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n      Authorised Green Stuff World Dealer · Family-Run · Based in UK\u003cbr\u003e\n      Fast Dispatch · Genuine Products · Honest Descriptions\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Green Stuff World","offers":[{"title":"Acrylic Rods - Round 1.6 mm Fluor GREEN","offer_id":46432862830781,"sku":"9248","price":4.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Acrylic Rods - Round 1.6 mm Fluor BLUE","offer_id":46432862863549,"sku":"9249","price":4.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Acrylic Rods - Round 1.6 mm Fluor RED-ORANGE","offer_id":46432862896317,"sku":"9250","price":4.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Acrylic Rods - Round 1.6 mm Fluor PURPLE","offer_id":46432862929085,"sku":"10579","price":4.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Acrylic Rods - Round 2.4 mm Fluor GREEN","offer_id":46432862961853,"sku":"9252","price":4.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Acrylic Rods - Round 2.4 mm Fluor BLUE","offer_id":46432862994621,"sku":"9253","price":4.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Acrylic Rods - Round 2.4 mm Fluor RED-ORANGE","offer_id":46432863027389,"sku":"9254","price":4.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/9583\/4503\/files\/1.png?v=1772103167","url":"https:\/\/hobbyheaven.org\/products\/acrylic-rods-clear-plastic-support-rods-for-miniatures-dioramas","provider":"Hobby Heaven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}