A couple of questions...1) Can you cut iron on vinyl with the S1 laser? 2) Have you engraved on a Yeti tumbler and does it work well? Thanks so much! New follower here 🙋🏻♀
Lasers can cut some vinyl, but it has to be labeled 'laser safe' otherwise it omits toxic fumes. I don't have the tumbler attachment for the S1 but I do for other xTool lasers and it's the same process. It's easy to do and they come out great.
My S1 isn't set up with a riser so I can't do tumblers on that machine. However, I am able to do them on other xTool machines. The RA2 Pro is the standard attachment for most xTools and the set up is similar. This is the set up and process for the M1 ua-cam.com/video/J0MbmT-fnW0/v-deo.html
Great question. When you add text each letter is separate, in cursive fonts like this one you want the ends of the letters to "weld" together so it cuts or engraves as one piece. It's more important in cutting but I make it a habit to do it with all words.
You could engrave from the front but you need to coat the mirror. Diode lasers don't do well with reflective surfaces. Use a marking spray or tempera paint to test.
Thank you for the wonderfully helpful tutorial
You can also back the mirror with colored paper to give a cool effect where engraved, gradients are possible too.
That would be a great look!
A couple of questions...1) Can you cut iron on vinyl with the S1 laser? 2) Have you engraved on a Yeti tumbler and does it work well? Thanks so much! New follower here 🙋🏻♀
Lasers can cut some vinyl, but it has to be labeled 'laser safe' otherwise it omits toxic fumes. I don't have the tumbler attachment for the S1 but I do for other xTool lasers and it's the same process. It's easy to do and they come out great.
Thank you, very nice technique
THANK YOU!..hopefully youll do a video on tumblers for the S1 please
My S1 isn't set up with a riser so I can't do tumblers on that machine. However, I am able to do them on other xTool machines. The RA2 Pro is the standard attachment for most xTools and the set up is similar. This is the set up and process for the M1 ua-cam.com/video/J0MbmT-fnW0/v-deo.html
Great video!! Does it work with the Xtool F1?
Yes you can, use the diode laser and play with the settings but you will get the same effect.
just tested same settings with f1 at 100% worked in 1min 10 secs
That's great!
New to lasers but what does welding do? Or do you have a video link?😊
Great question. When you add text each letter is separate, in cursive fonts like this one you want the ends of the letters to "weld" together so it cuts or engraves as one piece. It's more important in cutting but I make it a habit to do it with all words.
@@SarahVanderkooy thank you
What happens if you engrave it with the laser when you engrave it not on the back?
You could engrave from the front but you need to coat the mirror. Diode lasers don't do well with reflective surfaces. Use a marking spray or tempera paint to test.
@@SarahVanderkooy Ah ok, thank you for the answer!👍