roll of red

Went to Michael's (The Arts and Crafts Store) on Mavis in Mississauga (sorry about that) to search for red cellophane.

I had already visited several card and gift stores downtown to no avail. I was asking for acetate and film, which are maybe not the best choice of words. I even telephoned a Michael's store in advance (can't remember which one) to see if they had it. I don't think the person on the other end of the phone knew what I was talking about. But they did say they had sheets of clear plastic in rolls used for flower arranging and gift basket wrapping.

After trudging up and down the aisles in the Flower section, I finally asked a staff person for some help. She directed me to the opposite end of the store. And there it was...

Rolls and rolls of transparent, coloured cellophane. Oh. Excuse me. "Clearphane" from Highlander (sic) Supply Corp. in Illinois.

I grabbed a roll of red. The roll is 76cm wide and 7.6m long (or 30 inches x 25 feet). Cost less than $5 (CDN).

Now I can make light tables, treat every flashlight lens, cover the white lights of my car, and still have some left over.