I really like the marking option of the Xtool. Have not tried it myself, but it seems like a very convenient way to frame your work. Thanks for the video, very informative 👍🏼
Thank you so much!! I love that you repeat your settings on each color. I’m going to try to cut today. My computer screen looks different than yours ( I like yours better).
You are welcome. Good luck with trying out cutting your acrylic! Most of my earlier videos are made when I was using the version of xcs I downloaded when I first received my S1. I will try to remake some videos that I get feedback that ask about seeing tutorials using the new version of xcs. Take care!
Thanks so much, this is exactly what I have been trying to find out since getting my S1! The standard laser is essentially a blue laser (455nm is blue light) and so the blue acrylic reflects it rather than absorbing the energy - hence it looks blue when it reflects the blue light in daylight
Thank you! I just got my xtool machine in the mail and I’m in need of tutorials and guidance on what materials and things I need to do or can do with this machine. I’m excited.
Nice. I wasn’t sure about acrylic at first but just said I would buy a pack of different colors just to see. Turned out great. Hopefully I can play around with the settings to get at least one shade of blue to work. May have to try the thinner acrylic for that though.
It is not 100% smooth but you can sand it to smooth it out. If you are primarily wanting to do acrylics in numerous colors to include clear then look elsewhere for a laser that works better for this type of material.
Haven’t had the chance to try again yet. When I do I will make a video. I was actually thinking to trying to buy a different brand and thickness to see if that matters.
What version of creative space do you have by any chance? I just got my xtool last month and my version doesn't have the materials drop down that you have. I wish it did!
I had an older version from when I first purchased mine. But now I use a more up to date version of xcs. I don’t remember the version it was unfortunately.
@ you still have a menu of the same materials. It’s just in a different location and looks different. It has more options for materials than the older version I had.
For some reason mine has the space where I would think the drop down would be, but it's blank when you drop down... I'm sure I'm doing something wrong hahaha
I have a 10w diode, I wonder if these setting will work for me or if I'll need to adjust. I've been afraid to try more colors ( red and black have worked just fine) but I haven't been able to get through the white yet
You never know unless you try. I just tried different setting to see what I could get to work. Still haven’t had a chance to try blue shades again. I do think it matters the brand and thickness of acrylic too.
There are different things to try like rubbing alcohol, sanding, and using masking tape. However, trying out different settings to not have this occur would be best.
Thank you for this video. I was so afraid to try the acrylic. I did all these tests and then tried them on the glitter. I still can't get the glitter to work. Have you tested that yet?
No. I don’t really use glitter in my business so have not purchased any glitter acrylic. Hopefully you can find something that works. However I have seen info saying if you mostly want to do acrylic you need a different type of laser.
I use glowforge eco thin, I put the colored acrylic I used in this video in the description, and recently started using the 1/16 acrylic from Houston acrylic which I like.
Seems like lowering the power and speed worked. Try doing that in increments with small test shape until you get the setting that works best for your laser. Also are you using cast acrylic and what is the thickness? Could depend on that as well.
The speed was already low and I didn’t think it would stop the melting without decreasing the power. Even with white tumblers that I do it seems white likes less power and slower speed. So this is what works for the laser I have. You can always try out different settings I am sure there can be more than one that works.
For my laser the settings I showed worked how I showed in the video. Everyone has to test their own laser to see what works for their own. I am just showing what worked for mine. Take care.
I really like the marking option of the Xtool. Have not tried it myself, but it seems like a very convenient way to frame your work.
Thanks for the video, very informative 👍🏼
You are welcome. Take care!
Thank you so much!!
I love that you repeat your settings on each color.
I’m going to try to cut today.
My computer screen looks different than yours ( I like yours better).
You are welcome. Good luck with trying out cutting your acrylic! Most of my earlier videos are made when I was using the version of xcs I downloaded when I first received my S1. I will try to remake some videos that I get feedback that ask about seeing tutorials using the new version of xcs. Take care!
Thank you! Exactly what I was looking for
You’re welcome! 😊
Thanks so much, this is exactly what I have been trying to find out since getting my S1! The standard laser is essentially a blue laser (455nm is blue light) and so the blue acrylic reflects it rather than absorbing the energy - hence it looks blue when it reflects the blue light in daylight
Thank you! I just got my xtool machine in the mail and I’m in need of tutorials and guidance on what materials and things I need to do or can do with this machine. I’m excited.
Glad it was helpful!
Wonderful video thanks
Great video. I’m definitely going to look into purchasing this. I dream of using a laser. 😂
Make sure when you do try during holiday sales to get deals. Thanks for watching!
Because of this video now i just get me some acrylic 😅
Nice. I wasn’t sure about acrylic at first but just said I would buy a pack of different colors just to see. Turned out great. Hopefully I can play around with the settings to get at least one shade of blue to work. May have to try the thinner acrylic for that though.
how was the edge quality on the white? would you reccomend the machine for white?
It is not 100% smooth but you can sand it to smooth it out. If you are primarily wanting to do acrylics in numerous colors to include clear then look elsewhere for a laser that works better for this type of material.
Can you cut through mirror acrylic? Thanks
Not sure. I haven’t had a chance to test this type of material.
Thanks so much for this video. Did you end up finding any settings that worked for the blues?
Haven’t had the chance to try again yet. When I do I will make a video. I was actually thinking to trying to buy a different brand and thickness to see if that matters.
What version of creative space do you have by any chance? I just got my xtool last month and my version doesn't have the materials drop down that you have. I wish it did!
I had an older version from when I first purchased mine. But now I use a more up to date version of xcs. I don’t remember the version it was unfortunately.
@liciatoday OK thank you! I'm going to do some investigation on this!
@ you still have a menu of the same materials. It’s just in a different location and looks different. It has more options for materials than the older version I had.
For some reason mine has the space where I would think the drop down would be, but it's blank when you drop down... I'm sure I'm doing something wrong hahaha
This video has been SUPER helpful though! I was so afraid to cut acrylic before this!
I have a 10w diode, I wonder if these setting will work for me or if I'll need to adjust. I've been afraid to try more colors ( red and black have worked just fine) but I haven't been able to get through the white yet
You never know unless you try. I just tried different setting to see what I could get to work. Still haven’t had a chance to try blue shades again. I do think it matters the brand and thickness of acrylic too.
How clean are the edges?
I am looking at picking up the same laser. This is good to know.
How do you clean up the charing?
There are different things to try like rubbing alcohol, sanding, and using masking tape. However, trying out different settings to not have this occur would be best.
What was your settings for Black please?
Thank you for this video. I was so afraid to try the acrylic. I did all these tests and then tried them on the glitter. I still can't get the glitter to work. Have you tested that yet?
No. I don’t really use glitter in my business so have not purchased any glitter acrylic. Hopefully you can find something that works. However I have seen info saying if you mostly want to do acrylic you need a different type of laser.
I have a m1 ultra, but mine only melts . What acrylic do you use?
I have extruded
I use glowforge eco thin, I put the colored acrylic I used in this video in the description, and recently started using the 1/16 acrylic from Houston acrylic which I like.
I was excited to find your video, I tried my white acrylic following your instructions and it’s still burning! Would you have any suggestions?
Seems like lowering the power and speed worked. Try doing that in increments with small test shape until you get the setting that works best for your laser. Also are you using cast acrylic and what is the thickness? Could depend on that as well.
What about mirror acrylics? Have you had any luck there?
I have not tried mirrored acrylic.
Why did you reduce the power and the speed for the white and other colors? Why not just slow it down and leave the power at 100%?
The speed was already low and I didn’t think it would stop the melting without decreasing the power. Even with white tumblers that I do it seems white likes less power and slower speed. So this is what works for the laser I have. You can always try out different settings I am sure there can be more than one that works.
Go to 100 power 2 speed and 4 passes to see
I will give this a try. Thanks 😊
You do not need 3 passes at that power and speed
For my laser the settings I showed worked how I showed in the video. Everyone has to test their own laser to see what works for their own. I am just showing what worked for mine. Take care.
ZzzzzZZ....Get a co2 laser.
I will gladly take your donation to help me pay for one 😁
@@liciatoday But your work is amazing with this machine! Done, well-deserved compliment is worth more than any money.😃