I find weeding much easier when using transfer tape. Weeding on transfer to transfer tape, then positioning and transferring with the tape much the same way stencil cut vinyl is transferred. Kiss cut the material with the backing still on it and pick it up off it's backing with transfer tape while weeding and apply. Transfer tape comes in various adhesion levels from low to high tack.
HI Peter. You do not need a lot of power as the foil is not much thicker than what is on a foiled piece of laminate. I always cut a sq and figure the power out. You can cut it without it being on any product
Hello thank you for this video by any chance do you have other video where you explain how to use the raster and vector in the laser . Im so confuse about what is raster and vector . I have a universal 40 watts
Would you link this item in the description please. I looked up laser foil and only can find it for laser printers only.. Not laser cutters.. Or is that the same stuff?
Have you considered first etching the lacquer a touch underneath the full design, and then placing foil on top and running the machine even faster and cooler on the same path to just melt the gold into the groove made by the first pass? It's an idea I've been toying with in my head, to get that old school carved-and-gilded look.
I have done the same with vinyl, not sure if it comes in metallic finish but if it does how it will be different from this probably much more expensive foil?
Hello Mike, I'm Klaus from Germany and I've detected your videos today. I must say, that they really gorgeous. What kind of material is the black piano finisch plaque? Thanks Klaus
Those self adhesive drawer liners are made from PVC. *Never laser engrave PVC* Aside from the gas it produces being poisonous, it will damage your laser.
You can find us , the laser machine manufacturer in Alibaba and google . WhatsApp/Wechat: +86 18361445350 Web: lasermachinery.en.alibaba.com/ www.szchanxan.com
Hello Mike, May I please ask, I do not have an extensive of a Laser that U do, But I would like to make this for a friend on a 4" X 4" Black Gloss Tile, What Program did U use to get the Final Outline around the LOGO, Thank you for any Info..
Mike Clark, I’m trying to locate a company to do this work. I’m in Florida. All the laser engraving companies I spoke to look at me like I have three heads. Any suggestions where I can find a company to do this or do you have a company that can do this. I’m a furniture maker (55 years) and always need engraving for various projects. Thanx
Thank you Mike for the Reply, I do not have that Program, Retired and can not afford.... May I buy a copy of your File...? Okay if not.... Stay Safe U and ur Family..
@@dickiewshort3587 You can draw the outline in a vector program. Sorry no other way to do it. If you have a Trotec in the print driver turn on Cutline and use Optimize
So you're using your laser as a vinyl cutter. I wouldn't use your thumb to smooth out the edges use a soft rubber brayer so you don't catch an edge and pull up the foil.
Thank you for this video. I wasn't able to find any clear explanation on how to implement this product until now. You've opened up many doors for me.
Really good demonstration of the two techniques. Thanks!
Thank you @Mike Clarke for this informative video.
That is really cool, and looks awesome! I'm going to have try that with my NEJE.
A plucking tweezer work well for getting a hold once you've loosened a corner
I like your presentation with text and video - thanks
very cool, I'm going to have to try the foil.
WOW, amazing work!
I'd like to see what the raster etch looks like with all the foil removed. Does the foil mask so you get a matt-gloss contrast and if so, how much?
Hey Mike, very nice video and product. Well done.
Thank you for sharing,its awesome
This is the best raster v. vector example I've ever seen in my thirty five years' experience. Thank you for making this!
Totally
Where do you get this special foil from? Looks good. Wondering if it would work with my 3.8 watt diode laser. Thanks again
Finally a video that gets to the point 🎉😊
I find weeding much easier when using transfer tape. Weeding on transfer to transfer tape, then positioning and transferring with the tape much the same way stencil cut vinyl is transferred. Kiss cut the material with the backing still on it and pick it up off it's backing with transfer tape while weeding and apply. Transfer tape comes in various adhesion levels from low to high tack.
I've been doing transfer film forever... this w/o was a dream... #1 good weeding pen & tweezers
This is a great tutorial. All I could think whilst watching it though was "Jeez, this dude sounds like James Hetfield".
HI Peter. You do not need a lot of power as the foil is not much thicker than what is on a foiled piece of laminate. I always cut a sq and figure the power out. You can cut it without it being on any product
Nice video Mike.
thanks for the video, I liked it
Hello thank you for this video by any chance do you have other video where you explain how to use the raster and vector in the laser . Im so confuse about what is raster and vector . I have a universal 40 watts
Try asking that question to Mr Google. It is a very basic one and it sounds like you need to do a lot of homework, before turning on your laser!
can u pls et me know,what is the speed ,power & resoulation i have a 40 wat
what printing senting do yu use for the foil?
What an amazing Technology this is...!
We sell it at Trotec Laser in Canada. It should be available from the UK location also
Sadly not available in uk
man thats just badass cool
this is so awesome! question.. can you do this on cardboard jewelry box lids? thank you!
The Sisterswood Probably not as it will not release off the plastic
You can order laser foil from major suppliers such as Trotec or Rowmark. Not on EBay
yes i want one
pls send price
Can not find any in the UK so frustrating
@@straywelshone did you ever find any in the uk?
Mike, which Epilog machine are you using? Cost ? I’m in process of starting laser engraving/ cutting business👍
Very good tutorial thank you
Did you make the piano finish plaque yourself ?
if so what paint or lacquer did you use ?
Great, and potentially useful, video. Thanks. I'm wondering, though, what sealer you use, if any, to protect the foil?
Hi Jere. Sorry been down for a month. This is just decorative so I did not use a sealer
Hello Mike,
Nice video !!
Is the foil the same as used in a laser printer or laminator ??
Thanks
Também gostaria de saber.
VERY GOOD MACHINE I LIKE IT
Nice. Thank you
Would you link this item in the description please. I looked up laser foil and only can find it for laser printers only.. Not laser cutters.. Or is that the same stuff?
What foild brand is that. It looks thicker than the tranfer foil im using.
Have you considered first etching the lacquer a touch underneath the full design, and then placing foil on top and running the machine even faster and cooler on the same path to just melt the gold into the groove made by the first pass?
It's an idea I've been toying with in my head, to get that old school carved-and-gilded look.
Great video and explanation. I love the machine. Could you please let me know from where I can buy this laser engraving machine?
Epilog Laser
Lisa Ross is he working with a CO2 or a Fiber laser?
CO2
Hallo,nice video,what model of laser machine use ? thanks
Here is laser www.ielectronicparts.com/product-category/lasers/
Can't get this type of foil anywhere in the uk
I have done the same with vinyl, not sure if it comes in metallic finish but if it does how it will be different from this probably much more expensive foil?
Michael S Same Foil but this is laser foil which contains no PVC
Nice work! What kind of laser machine do you have? My Glowforge Pro does engraving and scoring consecutively as separate tasks.
We sell the Trotec Lasers
very...Nice..video....tnx
where do u buy this laser foil from
Specific supplier for the foil?🙌
does the foil sold in ebay?
What is the black material you stick the foil on?
Hi. Does Laser Foil contain PVC?
Can I use laser foil with a 45W laser?
Can I do this with a diode laser.
Hello Mike, I'm Klaus from Germany and I've detected your videos today. I must say, that they really gorgeous. What kind of material is the black piano finisch plaque? Thanks Klaus
Klaus Löffler Hi klaus St he plaque was provided by Caldwell Recognition in Canada
Klaus Löffler questions yu ut tu hh
Hnhmj
J km gbcng
Hjj oh UK
Jjj lb uh fg
Just a tip, the metallized shelf paper at hardware stores is the same stuff, and way cheaper!
It just has to be PVC free to avoid damaging the machine.
Those self adhesive drawer liners are made from PVC.
*Never laser engrave PVC*
Aside from the gas it produces being poisonous, it will damage your laser.
What laser foil is this?
What paper is it? Can it be used with any laser machine, Glowforge or LaserPecker?
that is SWEET looking! will that foil work on ss tumblers?
Hi Sally it will but it is only decorative
@@fmeclarkedecorative?so I won't be able to wash it?
Can you burn an image into a gold coin?
Are you starting with vector graphics to do this? Thanks Benny
Hi Ben Sorry for the delay. Yes I was
por fa cuanto vale
Hi Richard. I am not sure on that one. It is a pretty thin foil so I would think so
do you have a link for the page with the actual foil. some of these sites are terrible to get around. I really want to try this..this is so cool
@@chips4289 Hi Richard are you in Canada or US
@@fmeclarke US
@@chips4289 HI Richard best to go to Laser Bits or Johnson plastics
does your bed go up and down to cater for the focal point of the laser? thats a thick piece of wood .... Nice whatever.
have you used an Exacto Knife for this?
Elliot Smith No I am not very steady for that
Okay, laser bits. Thanks.
do you have a product name for the foil. because when you just type in laser foil all that comes up is heat transfer foil for printers or iron on.
Search for cutting vinyls which have metallic foils or Amazon.
www.amazon.com/Silver-Metallic-Laser-Foil-Foot/dp/B000UE737E
What foil is it on ebay because its hard to find in australia
You can find us , the laser machine manufacturer in Alibaba and google .
WhatsApp/Wechat: +86 18361445350
Web: lasermachinery.en.alibaba.com/
www.szchanxan.com
Nice
I’m guessing this doesn’t work too well with images or logos?
My Epilog does not do raster and vector at the same time. It will do the raster job first, then the vector cut when in combination mode.
Hello Mike, May I please ask, I do not have an extensive of a Laser that U do, But I would like to make this for a friend on a 4" X 4" Black Gloss Tile, What Program did U use to get the Final Outline around the LOGO, Thank you for any Info..
Hi Dickie. I normally work in CorelDraw. It is what was used to do this product
on this video it looks like the laser is comming from the air assist nozzle
Get a pair of cotton pliers from your dentist. Really help pull off those small pieces when weeding.
Mike Clark, I’m trying to locate a company to do this work. I’m in Florida. All the laser engraving companies I spoke to look at me like I have three heads. Any suggestions where I can find a company to do this or do you have a company that can do this. I’m a furniture maker (55 years) and always need engraving for various projects. Thanx
I actually prefer option 2. looks more premium to me... but maybe thats just me
Dan300891 -print&go- trump
How is this better then a metallic vinyl?
Hi Matthew The vinyl is typically PVC based which creates chlorine gas. I suggest you check for this. If not than you can use this also
how can I ask for this laser foil in ebay or in the maerket?
Laser foil is available from Trotec in Canada or one of the plastic suppliers in the US
Where do you get the foil transfer paper from?
IN Canada you can get it from Trotec. In the US try Trotec if not try JDS
Can you tell me where you got the Harley file from?
brands of the world
I'm 90% sure that someone was vacuuming while he was recording.
Hi where did you get the laser foil from please
you can get it from Trotec or JDS awards
CO2 or fiber laser?
CO2
Thank you Mike for the Reply, I do not have that Program, Retired and can not afford.... May I buy a copy of your File...?
Okay if not.... Stay Safe U and ur Family..
Hi Dickie. this logo is copyright so I can not do that. Feel free to visit www.brandsoftheworld.com
Thank You..
Okay, I have the LOGO I just can not get the Extra Outline around it like U did.... Thankx for Reply..
@@dickiewshort3587 Hi Dickie that has to be done in a program such as CorelDraw or Illustrator.
@@dickiewshort3587 You can draw the outline in a vector program. Sorry no other way to do it. If you have a Trotec in the print driver turn on Cutline and use Optimize
will a 2.5 w laser cut the foil?
Richard gross not sure the foil is thin so I would think it would work
@@fmeclarke yeah I saw a guy using a 6.5w laser at 25% so I think if I used my 2.5w at 85 to 100% it would work
Quedo cabron. Felicdades,
why not just cut the foil first then stick it ?
If you place the foil on first and cut it this way than the line up is perfect. If you cut and than place it on you can lose registration
With enough practice, registration is pretty easy. A vinyl cutter is better suited for this type of work.
When cutting the graphic on a plotter, cut the outline of the board and you will have instant registration.
Registration is spot on if you don't mess with the registration,like the way YOU did it,the second raster and vector looks really good.
So you're using your laser as a vinyl cutter. I wouldn't use your thumb to smooth out the edges use a soft rubber brayer so you don't catch an edge and pull up the foil.
If you were going to do this, why not just use a vinyl cutter and apply the sticker to it? There are metallic vinyls that would look the same as this.
HI Ryan. Try you can do that but a lot of people do not have vinyl plotters so this is an alternative Cheers
@@fmeclarke very true. I just didn't know if I was missing something haha. Great video though
Or just make a decal, which is cheaper!
But looks crappy
1:38
Don't worry about any air bubbles?
You sir, vastly underestimate my stupid OCD brain.
jezus christ the audio in this is horrible