>>11631141They used to make a film material and lots of these glass plates are actually a film substrate applied to glass.
You'd have to reach out to them and ask. I'm certain someone out there still makes film. Its such a niche industry the US makers stopped last month (might be worth emailing them and pleasing with them for any leftover film stock. They stopped on Oct 6th so you might be able to twist their arm if you're serious.)
Film will need to be placed between 2 squeaky clean panes of glass during your exposure, btw.
Also don't forget the different configs for the laser. You don't have to split the beam with the DIY kit method (leaning the plate on the item then shining the laser through the front.)
>>11630941Keep in mind you need a bright light source to make holograms anything other than dark spots. This is their biggest drawback. They were popular on pogs, sunglasses, wristwatches, etc through the early 90's.
The real money in holography came in CD discs after that. forgot the details but the concept behind holograms also works to allow you to out way more data onto a CD/blueray disc.
Holograms also have that "ghost" look so they're really suited for horror stuff. Now that action figures are often aimed at adults who place them on a shelf under a spotlight some holographic accessories might make sense.
I do sort of what to make a "faces of death" hot wheel collection now (cars with damage and the last face of the deceased drivers behind the wheel.)
