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Medium Acrylic Scalemaille Supplies for Armor, Cosplay & Wearable Art

Material: Acrylic | Size: Medium (19 × 28 mm) | Thickness: 1.6 mm | Finish: Mirror | Color: Red

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These Medium Red Mirror Acrylic dragon scales deliver a bold, deep red with a high-gloss mirror finish across each 19 × 28 mm scale face. Red is one of the highest-impact colors in scalemail — vivid, immediately commanding, and visually powerful from any distance. Medium size scales provide finer coverage and tighter scale patterns than large, making them the preferred choice for detailed armor sections, jewelry, and projects where a denser, more intricate look is the goal. The center ridge creates two distinct reflective planes, producing a continuously shifting two-tone red mirror effect as the panel moves. At 1.6 mm thick, these scales are rigid and premium-feeling while remaining far lighter than metal equivalents. UV-stable. Compatible with jump rings for scalemail weaving.

Acrylic vs. Metal: Key Differences

Acrylic mirror scales are substantially lighter than aluminum, alloy, or stainless steel. Red acrylic mirror is more vivid and uniformly saturated than anodized red aluminum. Acrylic is more brittle than metal and may crack under heavy direct impact. For display armor, cosplay, festivals, and non-combat LARP, acrylic is the superior choice for color and comfort. For active combat LARP, metal is recommended.

What Can You Make?

Scalemail & Chainmaille Armor

Connect scales with open jump rings to build scalemail armor panels, shoulder pieces, chest plates, skirts, collars, gauntlets, and accessories. Medium scales are especially popular for necklines, sleeve edges, and detail sections on larger armor builds. Red mirror acrylic creates fire dragon, crimson knight, demon lord, blood warrior, phoenix armor aesthetics. Pairs with black rings for maximum-impact dark-red-on-black, silver rings for bold red-chrome contrast, or gold rings for regal crimson-and-gold fantasy.

Jewelry & Wearable Art

Medium scales are the preferred size for scalemail jewelry — earrings, chokers, bib necklaces, and headpieces. Red mirror acrylic creates bold, vivid statement pieces with a deep, consistent red mirror finish from every angle.

Cosplay, LARP & Festival

Outstanding for fire dragon builds, crimson warrior armor, demon lord cosplay, phoenix costumes, and festival wearable art where maximum visual impact is the priority.

Scale Specifications

• Material: Acrylic
• Scale size: Medium (19 × 28 mm)
• Thickness: 1.6 mm
• Finish: Mirror (high-gloss, UV-stable)
• Color: Red
• Surface: Smooth with center ridge
• Pack sizes: 500 / 1000 scales

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between medium and large acrylic scales?

Medium scales (19 × 28 mm) produce a finer, denser scale pattern with more scales per panel area. Large scales (22.2 × 35.8 mm) produce a bolder, more dramatic pattern with each individual scale more visible. Medium is preferred for jewelry, detail sections, and finer armor work. Large is preferred for chest plates, shoulder pieces, and builds where individual scale presence matters.

How many scales do I need?

For a shoulder piece, most builders use approximately 500–800 medium scales. A full-body suit typically requires 3,000–5,000+ medium scales. We recommend ordering a sample pack first to test your weave pattern and coverage.

How do I clean acrylic scalemail?

Wipe gently with a soft damp cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, rough cloths, acetone, or solvent-based cleaners. Store in a padded bag or box to protect the mirror finish.

Do you offer wholesale quantities?

Yes — contact us for wholesale pricing on large orders.

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Medium Acrylic Mirror: Red · Silver · Gold · Blue · Green · Black · Purple · Rose Gold · Brown · Neon Green · Iridescent · Large Acrylic Mirror: 5 colors · Aluminum: 14+ colors · Stainless Steel: Mirror

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