Author Topic: Laser engraving (Read 11536 times)

aigheadish · « **Reply #100 on:** March 01, 2023, 03:24:16 PM »

Those are beautiful 21!

21incher · « **Reply #101 on:** March 06, 2023, 05:47:34 PM »

Tried my first glassware on the Co2 and what a difference over the blue diodes. Nice frosted finish without chunks shattered out

Crusarius · « **Reply #102 on:** March 06, 2023, 07:50:04 PM »

did you use and cermark or anything?

21incher · « **Reply #103 on:** March 06, 2023, 10:10:17 PM »

Quote from: Crusarius on March 06, 2023, 07:50:04 PM

did you use and cermark or anything?

Not yet. I have been waiting for it to warm up so I can spray it outside. Probably be a couple weeks. It seems to have hazardous fumes.

doc henderson · « **Reply #104 on:** March 06, 2023, 10:24:18 PM »

I think it is water based clay, that turns to glass when heated by the laser. it is good for ceramic or metal. i can be used on glass. the unheated base washes off with water.

21incher · « **Reply #105 on:** March 24, 2023, 08:40:37 AM »

A batch of slate coasters to go with the glasses.

Then my wife is making sister dolls and I got the job to make miniature eyeglasses and sunglasses from acrylic using the laser and my hot wire bender.

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Lasers are addictive.

Crusarius · « **Reply #106 on:** March 24, 2023, 10:01:06 AM »

I love the glasses. that really sets those apart from everyone else. Nice job.

doc henderson · « **Reply #107 on:** March 24, 2023, 10:33:42 AM »

very nice idea. love the dolls. they look great and the glasses and glasses.

21incher · « **Reply #108 on:** March 24, 2023, 01:39:46 PM »

Quote from: doc henderson on March 24, 2023, 10:33:42 AM

very nice idea. love the dolls. they look great and the glasses and glasses.

Quote from: Crusarius on March 24, 2023, 10:01:06 AM

I love the glasses. that really sets those apart from everyone else. Nice job.

Thanks. My wife made the first doll and it didn't look right to me without her glasses and no way to stand it up to display. Went down in the shop and designed a simple walnut stand and a feature that was easy to crochet into the body to hold them up. Next I did a quick prototype of glasses to try on hamlet

She liked them and wanted the bigger ones made. I had no large sheets of cast colored acrylic to cut them from and she said order some and I will pay for it. Well that was an open statement so I took advantage and ordered a (20) 12 x 12 sheet colored cast assortment. She was a little surprised when I told her she owed me $150.00 for the 2 pair of glasses 😲. Only take a couple seconds to cut and easy to modify. Working on some Mr potato head type parts to look like Easter bunnies with some of the extra sheets for the grandkids. What a rabbit hole these lasers send you down.

21incher · « **Reply #109 on:** April 06, 2023, 08:32:20 PM »

Well this isn't done with a laser but it's just as much fun. Started to play with sublimination to eventually bring color into my lazered parts. Started by converting an EcoTank printer with different ink and then the fun Started

Then I print the artwork on a special paper

Once it's printed I use my HTV heat presses to apply. The heat converts the ink to a gas that fuses to certain surfaces. Polyester works best.

This is the final product. Wish the photos didn't lose sharpness when uploaded here. An aluminum business card that started out white. I use uv stabil ink so they shouldn't fade. Was able to use a wood grain background but it could be anything. Also works on fabrics and special blanks

This is a mouse pad made from one of my garden photos. Just amazing how easy it is to add photos to items. Working on adding a layer of polyester to wood blanks so I can add photos and then cut color jigsaw puzzles. Another fun rabbit hole. And yes my wife told me I had a spelling error after making 16 cards. Next time I will have her proof read first. Brain fog is a terrible thing.

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