Metallic Dura-Lar

Does anyone know if Metallic Dura-lar is safe for lasers? I know the clear is but not sure because there is aluminum in the metallic. Metallized DuraLar™ Reflective Film - Grafix Plastics

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In terms of safety, it’ll probably be fine since it’s polyester film. Metallic foils can sometimes be hard to cut though, I have metallic cardstock and the paper backing cuts just fine, but the foil shrugs the laser off. The parts “punch out” really cleanly, maybe the dura-lar would do the same? One way to find out.

Here’s my cardstock post:

If you try the Dura-lar, my preferred cut test method is in #6:

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Thank you! Very helpful!

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