Fantastic Video friend! This is the only video that I have watched where someone goes in on the project blind to use your expertise to show us the process correctly. Keep up the great work man!
Thanks, it is always great to hear from other people and how they do it. Just the little simple comments during processes often make a difference to something i havent considered. And yours was one of those situations with too much power causing a washout in the image. Many thanks.
Thank you for the detailed instructions. Always looking for ways to improve my slate. Adjustments I have not considered. Headed out to the shop to give it a go. Cheers!
bloody marvellooouuuuus! thank you so much for taking the time to make and share your work...ive been doing this badly for so long and you have inspired me to do better...thank you
Why do you have to spray paint it black beforehand? Is that just to get an even color across the entire coaster so the laser doesn't give wonky gradations?
great video - i have an A20Pro and I have tried slate coasters with some success - I have two questions for you why do you paint your coaster black before engraving. Secondly when you are finished engraving do you clean the slate off with a cleaning agent
Thank you. I only use paint to give the images more contrast. I also like to sand my slate flat, as I prefer the flat look to the slate rather than the natural wayveyness to slate. Because I sand the slate flat, it becomes a lighter colour, which is another reason why I do it. After engraving, I use compressed air to remove any debris.
You are welcome. I have left mine as they are. There are videos on youtube already about different finishes for slate. I know you can lose detail in your engravings by applying a gloss finish to them so I would refrain from using any gloss product to protect them. I have seen people use different oils and matte finishes. I hope this helps.
Great video, loved it and learnt something about Lightburn. Thank you for this video. I'm just starting with laser engraving, what kind of spray do you use after sanding the coasters?
Thank you. Prior to laser engraving, I use a matte black automotive spray paint. If I can't source matte paint, I'll settle for using a satin finish but never use a gloss. It is hard to see your finished result if you finish with a gloss in certain lights.
Why don’t you just etch the coaster without sanding and painting? You get a really good contrast between the original darker split surface and the etched parts. I do this all the time with anything from text or logos up to detailed photos.
Sorry what did you spray on the Coaster is that paint if so what typr please I know marking spray is crazy expensive in Canada I just gfotg my laser and want to make these Thank you I ordered 36 coasters just not sure what you sprayed them with Thank you !
Hi, enjoyed your video and have subscribed and liked. Wondering, why does the black slate need a coating of black paint before engraving? What would it come out like if no coating was used, or if a clear coat was used?
Great tutorial. Just a question: I follow the instructions with the exception of me having a round coaster, but when I pull up the preview window, it’s all white. If I change the mode to Stucki, I get a good preview. So then I decided to run the job, and it’s all white on the coaster. Any idea to why that is? Thank you.
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Fantastic Video friend! This is the only video that I have watched where someone goes in on the project blind to use your expertise to show us the process correctly. Keep up the great work man!
Outstanding tutorials your detailed descriptions of how you set up the image were really helpful. Thanks mate.
Thank you very much. Your kind words mean a lot.
Thanks, it is always great to hear from other people and how they do it. Just the little simple comments during processes often make a difference to something i havent considered. And yours was one of those situations with too much power causing a washout in the image. Many thanks.
Thank you for you're message. It really means a lot.
Absolutely appreciative of your in-depth sharing of knowledge and tips. THANK YOU. Well done. You are a very patient and thoughtful instructor.
Gracias!!!! Otro vídeo para mi lista láser 👍👍
I have watched so many slate engravings , and yours is far the best and in-depth to get me going Thank you for sharing
You are very welcome. Thank you for your comment. It means a lot.
Thank you the adjustments you showed in LB with gamma, brightness, and contrast helped me understand their function.
Fantastic, I'm glad I could help
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.
Thank you for the detailed instructions. Always looking for ways to improve my slate. Adjustments I have not considered. Headed out to the shop to give it a go. Cheers!
Glad it was helpful!
Some great advice. Thank you 🙂
You're welcome
bloody marvellooouuuuus! thank you so much for taking the time to make and share your work...ive been doing this badly for so long and you have inspired me to do better...thank you
You're very welcome!
Excellent video, great presentation. Thank you
Thank you for your comment it's much appreciated.
Great video.
Thank you.
Great video thanks for the details. I will have to try doing some engraves in slate.
Go for it!
Doesn't the paint affect the natural water absorption of the slate?
Love your way
I'm smarter now
Thank you.
Why do you have to spray paint it black beforehand? Is that just to get an even color across the entire coaster so the laser doesn't give wonky gradations?
Great video, a lot of good information I was looking for. Thank you
Thank you. I'm glad it was helpful.
great video - i have an A20Pro and I have tried slate coasters with some success - I have two questions for you why do you paint your coaster black before engraving. Secondly when you are finished engraving do you clean the slate off with a cleaning agent
Thank you. I only use paint to give the images more contrast. I also like to sand my slate flat, as I prefer the flat look to the slate rather than the natural wayveyness to slate. Because I sand the slate flat, it becomes a lighter colour, which is another reason why I do it. After engraving, I use compressed air to remove any debris.
Grate video!
Thank you
thanks for this exerlent video
You are welcome!
Thank you for the inspiration!
After it’s done do you spray lacquer it to protect the image or just leave it be?
You are welcome.
I have left mine as they are. There are videos on youtube already about different finishes for slate. I know you can lose detail in your engravings by applying a gloss finish to them so I would refrain from using any gloss product to protect them. I have seen people use different oils and matte finishes.
I hope this helps.
Great video, loved it and learnt something about Lightburn. Thank you for this video. I'm just starting with laser engraving, what kind of spray do you use after sanding the coasters?
Thank you. Prior to laser engraving, I use a matte black automotive spray paint. If I can't source matte paint, I'll settle for using a satin finish but never use a gloss. It is hard to see your finished result if you finish with a gloss in certain lights.
@@MadeBetterWithKnowledge Thank you for your quick reply.👍
Your welcome.
Why don’t you just etch the coaster without sanding and painting? You get a really good contrast between the original darker split surface and the etched parts. I do this all the time with anything from text or logos up to detailed photos.
Sorry what did you spray on the Coaster is that paint if so what typr please I know marking spray is crazy expensive in Canada I just gfotg my laser and want to make these Thank you I ordered 36 coasters just not sure what you sprayed them with Thank you !
I used an automotive matt black spray paint.
My head hurts with this one 😬😬
Please use dust mask when sanding stone to avoid silicosis!
Which paint did you use before engraving the slate coasters?
A matte black spray paint
Hi, enjoyed your video and have subscribed and liked.
Wondering, why does the black slate need a coating of black paint before engraving?
What would it come out like if no coating was used, or if a clear coat was used?
Thank you. Question though… where did you get your hat?
Haha. Well that's a question I can't answer. My wife bought this hat for me last year.
Do you use test grids on materials?
Do you have a video on how you prep your slate?
Yes absolutely. Every material that I can use on my laser cutters I test thoroughly before attempting a project.
I have no other videos on how to prep slate yet, other than what I covered in this video on how I prep slate before engraving.
Great tutorial. Just a question: I follow the instructions with the exception of me having a round coaster, but when I pull up the preview window, it’s all white. If I change the mode to Stucki, I get a good preview. So then I decided to run the job, and it’s all white on the coaster.
Any idea to why that is?
Thank you.
Really ought to be wearing a mask/respirator when machine sanding these. Silicosis is not something to screw with.
I think about breathing protection when watching so many of these videos. PPE is no joke.
trying to figure out my speed and power on that slate is the fear... I think that's something I'm going to try and tackle tomorrow
hoow do you price them ?
Type of paint?
Nice video could you buy some cheap slate and add some feet to it probably be cheaper 🤷
When sanding slate, use a mask! Slate contains silica, and you don’t want silicosis.
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THANK YOU, HOPE I CAN FIND VIDEO AGAIN, VERY BEST SO FAR.
I THINK I'VE MANAGED TO DOWNLOAD GIMP AND INSTALL IT.
I'M AN OLD TWAT, JUST BOUGHT A LASER HOPING TO ENGRAVE ON SOME SCRAP MARBLE IMAGES OF MY WIFE, MAM AND MAYBE, MAYBE THE mother in law, coz I WANT TO PUT THEIR IMAGES ON MARBLE AT THEIR GRAVESTONES.
So thank you so much, but I will need to find this video again, once the laser is set up.
CHEERS, CHEERS, C H E E R S ...