Laser Engraving Color Hack for Wood: No More Paint Bleed - Take #2

In this video, I share a simple hack I use when laser engraving on rough wood surfaces to add color without masking tape. When the wood surface is too rough for tape, I coat the surface with dishwashing detergent before painting. This method keeps the paint from sticking to the wood and only allows it to adhere to the laser-engraved areas. It’s an easy solution to get professional-looking results on your woodworking projects. Watch to see how it's done!

[@batchrocketproject4720]

Interesting technique and the sign looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to hearing of any refinements such as the best number of coats of dish soap, and how long to leave after coating before engraving to get the cleanest removal. 💯👏

[@tgif3657]

I'll share any improvements that I come up with. Going to try putting on one coat letting it dry and then put on a thin wet coat and laser it and see how that works.

[@TonyMueller]

Try sealing with clear before the dish soap... it seems to me that the dish soap is soaking into the wood rather than just drying on the surface.

[@gaylewilliams7353]

Is that water based paint?

[@tgif3657]

@@gaylewilliams7353 No just regular spray paint.