Metal vs. Glass (and Plastic) Gobos: Which Should You Choose?
Quick Comparison Feature Metal (Steel) Glass Plastic / Acetate Detail & Resolution Good for bold designs; fine detail limited by bridges Excellent—razor-sharp detail, halftones, and full color is possible Low–medium; simple shapes only Color Single color (white/mono) Full color or grayscale Usually single color (mono) Heat Resistance High (great for high-watt fixtures) Medium (tempered/borosilicate); avoid…