Such a cool tip thank you mate, another one I saw was the oven grate tray as a cutting bed? That’s so much cheaper then a honeycomb metal board.. I’ve just got my blue diode 40w 445nm 4.5w atomstack p7 laser, what laser safety Goggles would you recommend?
Paw paw and everyone else: they sell picture frames at the Dollar store that have real glass. And can also confirm they work great for 3d printer beds too!
This is awesome! Instead of using paint would a piece of black paper work taped down? I don’t have my cnc machine yet to try and do t k ow if anyone has tried this.
Thanks for share, I'm wondering, generally we saw that unpainted glass is engrave by laser, why don't you try it? What is difference other lasers? By the way, is there any chance reflection from mirror (or glass) to laser source? If you have knowledge about that...
In that case would a piece of black sign vinyl on the underside of the glass not be much quicker and work just as well? I understand that you can’t laser directly onto vinyl/pvc due to the poisonous fumes but with a glass tumbler you could also place vinyl on the inside if it’s simply to block the beam Save a lot of painting, drying then washing or would that not work for some reason?
Hello, thankyou for the video. I want to try this out but I live in europe and can’t find the spray you are using. What are the specifications of this spray? I can only find permanent sparys who are not washable. Can you help me with finding a similar one to yours. Thankyou
For the glass it is the cheapest tempera paint available. This is a common paint used in elementary schools for kids. For the white tile method you need a paint with titanium oxide in it. This usually is found in white paints.
It seems to me that if you can engrave glass with your 20 watt laser at 60%, one could probably engrave glass with a 10 watt laser at 100%, perhaps a bit slower. What do you think? Your tempera paint technique is very attractive.
As I learn my new engraver, one thing I don't often see it the power of the laser used. If I know my Atomstack A5 Pro is a 5W laser, I would expect settings would be similar for a different brand with a 5W later. I'd love to see more information like that in videos of this type. That would be helpful for us newbies trying to understand what settings we need to be using to get similar results.
@@jhnbrown5 oh yea! it cleans with just running water over it ,, but if you use your finger or a rag you can speed up the clean, but it is so easy,, I love using it ,, right now I have gone to trying to get good engravings with Titainium Oxide, it comes in powder form and you can mix it with anything, I want it to dry fast so I am mixing it with alcohol and then using the airbrush method, I happen to have about 4 of them laying around, it works great like this Tempure paint, dollar store , BUT this T-O leaves you engrave black and it shows up better than the clear etch,, still trying to get the perfect speed and power down right now , as he did in this video,, You need to make a good thick coating on whatever you do, thin coats just don't work well- for me anyway, Oh yea and it washes off with water easy..
Hola tengo una neje master 3 plus y compre pai de 0,3 y 0,5 mm para hacer stencils pero equivocadamente compre de color blanco y buscando porque no se cortaba vi tu video. Hay alguna forma de cortarlo?
No, the tempera paint is the cheapest low quality paint used most commonly in elementary schools for kids projects. Not sure what is the equivalent in Brazil
The glass is etched. You are seeing the white of chipped glass. The paint is used for the diode laser to have a focal point. The paint is completely washed off after engraving
First of all, from one army veteran to another, thank you for your service. Secondly, great video but I noticed you used tempra paint and spray paint but only showed the results for one. You may have already answered but, how did the rustoleum spray paint turn out?
@@PawPawsWorkShop You have to put a thick coat on. My first time it was see through, but since then, I just use more paint and it comes out perfect. I haven't tried the Rustolium trick yet.
Just used a “modified” version of your method. We found that direct contact with our honeycomb bed can cause spotting on the back side of very thin glass. We elevated the glass using magnets under areas that were not being engraved and got beautiful results with your settings. Thanks
Hi mr Paw! I’ve a question, this process works for Transparent Acrylic? Cut and Engrave? Please! And if not works, can you make a video showing how can i do that? Cut and Engrave the Transparent Acrylic! Bless up Mr Paw!
Here is a video ua-cam.com/video/7VwU4a54zuI/v-deo.html This is how I do clear acrylic. The diode laser will not engrave the clear. The laser goes straight threw the material. In my example the metal is heated and creates the image on the acrylic
8:00 Wow ... 60% Power at a 20W laser is quite much ... EDIT: Ah ... I looked at the website and if you are using the "FoxAlien Reizer 20W" you just have a 5W Laser ... just as tip for coming videos. I was wondering how 60% of 20W (12W) laser just make that less impact into glass. In real you have just used 3W laser power. Tech-specs reading is not easy nower days when all try to fake their real output power ... sadly but everywhere normal.
All the different manufacturers are throwing out numbers. Even reading the specs you most like will still be wrong. That is why I try not to emphasize power and speed. Test, test and test some more your own laser to find the best settings. Trust me they are all differ.
Can you engrave some glass for me? I am in need of someone to engrave on 16” x 8 3/4 colored glass. I live in washington between Seattle and Bellingham. Thanks, Al
Thank you for your question. For glass that thick and heavy I would suggest that you find a local sandblaster. They can mask off the glass then sandblast the exact design that you wish. They can also vary the depth to create different looks. Years ago my wife and I did this type of work. I would suggest finding a sandblaster that does the tombstones.
Questions for you..... I have a 10W diode laser so do I still use 60% power or should I use more also if the paint is there just so the laser can see something, can you use a black piece of paper instead ? Thanks for this video...
This is a great video, very clear and easy to follow! I just got my 10W D1 and a friend of mine wants me to etch his tempered glass side panel for his PC. Would there be anything different to the process for tempered glass, or would I be able to prep and engrave the glass using this same process on tempered glass, do you think? Any help would be greatly appreciated, as tempered glass is so expensive to buy and test on.
I got a question for you Paw Paw, I have the long mill Mk2 30 x 30 and interested in buying there version of the laser. Do you think that with the same parameters and process, I would still be able to have the same effect on glass? Not to sure, kinda new to all this. Thanks
Take Two! 😁🛫 You respond to your followers and that is why we like what you do! And you get the message across! Great Job! We appreciate the details as well with the Light Burn the same as I use!
You can save a lot of time by just placing the glass on a piece of black card stock, reverse the image, and set the z height to the black surface then put the glass in place. The bottom side of the glass will be engraved. Give it a try.
Based upon the finished product from this video, it appears you only did the tempura painted glass. Did the spray paint not work? Do you have a photo of the finished spray painted glass?
Bro thank you so much, great video- you compared the two strategies you had in mind and tested them out to show what works. Thanks a lot man, appreciate the upload
Just as many others have said here, I have learned a lot watching your video's. You are an excellent teacher and easy to follow along with. I am more O.J.T. as opposed to reading. Just seems to work better for me. As always, Thank You Sir for sharing your ideas and wisdom. Looking forward to more of your instructional video's!
Great tutorial, unexpected that the brush painting would be so clear. Have you ever tried (or considered) blackening with soot from a candle or tip of a lighter flame? I expect it will need a thick layer of soot.
can we engrave on acrylic using 20w or 15w DIY laser ? and we have to paint it black too? why can not we engrave transparent acrylic directly with 20w laser?
Yes, you can engrave. Dark colors are best. The diode laser just shines through the clear acrylic. I have shown engraving on acrylic by actually engraving on the metal below the acrylic and it will burn onto the acrylic
Great videos! I just watched this video on how to laser engrave on glass. I previously watched your video on how to laser engrave on acrylic. Can either method be interchanged? I.E. can you engrave on glass if using the acrylic method? If so, which method is easier to setup and cleanup? Thanks, keep up the great videos.
Hallo, Ik heb een vraag. Ik wil een spiegel laseren. Hoe moet ik dit doen? Breng Tempera-verf aan op de voorkant en laser het vervolgens. Gewoon laseren langs de achterkant zonder verf. Hartelijke groeten Ik heb een Diodelaser Creality Falcon 2 22w
What was the point of using the spray paint? Why didn’t you show washing the tempera off the glass after engraving? How does burning the paint away actually etch the glass?
how long did it take to dry? I am trying it out right now and is still wet after about an hour, so I am letting it dry in room temperature overnight, hope it is dry in the morning. I did one thicker coat to get it opaque in one coat.
Thank you. This was great. It worked well with my little 5w diode. Since it went well I'm going to grab a rotary now and play with glasses! I was reading up on the Cold Galvo and the idea of zinc makes me nervous.
Are there any extra precautionary steps we should take? I guess I'm worried about miniscule shards of ground glass being all over the place! Can't wait to try this. Thanks, PawPaw!
Excellent work as usual my good man. I’ve been trying all week to engrave ceramic tiles and just can’t seem to get it right. I’ll try this tomorrow on glass though. Excellent work.
@@PawPawsWorkShop Ooh…maybe I’ll wait until you do it then and get some tips. I’ve heard the Norton process is the way to go, but not being a member of Facebook or the group that he posts in, I’m finding details a tad scarce. Good luck!
Hi. I have just got my self a sculpfun s30 laser and put it together. I want to try laser on glass and have found your video quote helpful for information on getting setup. What i want to ask is would i do the same settings still as in your video.
When you laser the glass how did you get the white color? I love the project and am trying to learn. I did a pie plate but it’s difficult to see the etching because it’s clear unless I have a dark backround
I would try using a white paint, if you intend on eating on the plates it could be bad idea,, as thhe food and such will get into the engraving, another thing that works on glass or plates, is T-O Titanium-Oxide, comes in powder form and you mix it with anything from water to paint thinners, I used plain alcohol as it helps the drying time, as anything you use it needs to be put on thick, so several coats work better.
Only painted the whole glass for test purpose. If this engraving failed I would not have to wait for paint to dry. Just turn it around adjust settings and go again.
I purchased a Trotec Rayjet 50. Is the techniques the same? Also what kind of image do you use and what preparation must you do to get the image ready for engraving?
Thank you!!! I am new to the engraving world and glassware was one of our ideas for sets, but I couldn't figure out why it wasn't working as my 20W laser clearly states it works with glass. Now I did notice the laser going through both sides of the cup but, still didn't click that I needed to temporarily paint it.
A very good morning to you from Mexico City. You are definitely the man. Tried out the blue paint with your exact settings, came out great. Downed the speed to 500, same power, came out even better. Formidable. I am lasering a piece at the moment. Where can I send you an image?
On a 20 watt laser it output is about 5.5 watts and 60% power would be about 3.3 watts. Determine your output. I would suggest about 80% power and 20ipm. Test, test and more tests
@@PawPawsWorkShop Yeah when you said 20w alien laser I immediately jumped over to their site to see what the actual output is. SO many chinesium lasers rate the laser by the power consumption NOT the optical output. Now with that being said there IS a company (I forget which) who developed and just released a diode laser that IS 30w. What they've done is ganged up a number of diodes and then combined the lasers via a prism to make a beam that has all the power of all the lasers combined. No info on when they're going into production or the cost as yet. It was this past summer when I read about it.
Nothing. With clear glass and a diode laser it would just go straight through and not do anything to the glass. You need the paint the glass for the laser to focus on it
Thanks to everyone that let me know of a voice over problem. Hopefully, problem solved.
Yep, you got it sorted, thank you
Such a cool tip thank you mate, another one I saw was the oven grate tray as a cutting bed? That’s so much cheaper then a honeycomb metal board.. I’ve just got my blue diode 40w 445nm 4.5w atomstack p7 laser, what laser safety Goggles would you recommend?
interesting video but how do you wash off the spray paint? what do you use to strip the paint off the glass.
20W laser? (2.5w optical?)
@@dmanero I don't know about glass but spray paint comes off of ceramic tile very easily with lacquer thinner.
Paw paw and everyone else: they sell picture frames at the Dollar store that have real glass. And can also confirm they work great for 3d printer beds too!
Thank you
Yeah, I've bought some for engraving with a dremel. Laser actually looks better though.
But if you have a bunch of unused picture frames sitting empty, this an excellent why to decorate them and give them as gifts.
Thank you so Much, so a beautiful and detailed video. May God bless you and your family in Jesus mighty name!
You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind words
Cool result! Can't wait to try it myself soon!
You can do it.
'preciate ya Pawpaw! hope yous and yours is good and happy
Thank you very much
This is awesome!
Instead of using paint would a piece of black paper work taped down? I don’t have my cnc machine yet to try and do t k ow if anyone has tried this.
Nice job, very well explained.
Thank you very much
New to laser engraving and just found your very helpful video. Thank you. Can you share your compass rose file?
Good video, however, ALWAYS burn glass and acrylic engravings from the backside (reverse image). Try it.
I have done that several times on acrylic and glass. It is a great technique
Thanks for the information I will be trying this Ty subbed and liked 👍
Awesome, let me know how it goes
Thanks for share, I'm wondering, generally we saw that unpainted glass is engrave by laser, why don't you try it? What is difference other lasers? By the way, is there any chance reflection from mirror (or glass) to laser source? If you have knowledge about that...
Hey! Great video thank you, short question, how do you think it could work with me if my engraver is 10w.
I understand you use 20 w at 60%
The only way to know is to test. Each machine is different especially with lasers
Exelente tutorial.
Cual es el lado de el vidrio que queda mejor, el lado con pintura o el otro lado.
Gracias.
Thank you Awesome video
Glad you enjoyed it. You’re very welcome
Thank you
You’re welcome. Glad it helped you
is the purpose of the paint simply to stop the laser shining through or does it also make for more detailed lines?
The diode laser does not see the glass. It would go straight through and do nothing to the glass. The paint provides a focal point
In that case would a piece of black sign vinyl on the underside of the glass not be much quicker and work just as well?
I understand that you can’t laser directly onto vinyl/pvc due to the poisonous fumes but with a glass tumbler you could also place vinyl on the inside if it’s simply to block the beam
Save a lot of painting, drying then washing or would that not work for some reason?
Hello, thankyou for the video. I want to try this out but I live in europe and can’t find the spray you are using. What are the specifications of this spray? I can only find permanent sparys who are not washable. Can you help me with finding a similar one to yours. Thankyou
For the glass it is the cheapest tempera paint available. This is a common paint used in elementary schools for kids. For the white tile method you need a paint with titanium oxide in it. This usually is found in white paints.
It seems to me that if you can engrave glass with your 20 watt laser at 60%, one could probably engrave glass with a 10 watt laser at 100%, perhaps a bit slower. What do you think? Your tempera paint technique is very attractive.
That's possible, all you need to do is to test it out now.
I will and let you know how it goes.
Thanks
Ive tried this with a 5W laser diode running at low speed and seems to work well.
As I learn my new engraver, one thing I don't often see it the power of the laser used. If I know my Atomstack A5 Pro is a 5W laser, I would expect settings would be similar for a different brand with a 5W later. I'd love to see more information like that in videos of this type. That would be helpful for us newbies trying to understand what settings we need to be using to get similar results.
At 7:05 you can see his laser is a 20W, so it would be 280% on a 5W.
@@shigerufan1 actually, 5w/5.5w is just barely eniugh, just needs to run the laser 5-6 times slower. But anything under 5W wont create enough heat.
thank you so much.
My pleasure
Fantastic!!!
Great video Sir!!! Maybe I missed it but did you engrave the glass that was spray painted? If so, did you get similar results? Thanks!
The next video will have the sprayed one. I used it for a baseline to see the tempera paint results compared to the spray
@@PawPawsWorkShop 😉 got it!!
What is the name of the spray paint? Tempera paint, does it wash off easily with water?
@@jhnbrown5 oh yea! it cleans with just running water over it ,, but if you use your finger or a rag you can speed up the clean, but it is so easy,, I love using it ,, right now I have gone to trying to get good engravings with Titainium Oxide, it comes in powder form and you can mix it with anything, I want it to dry fast so I am mixing it with alcohol and then using the airbrush method, I happen to have about 4 of them laying around, it works great like this Tempure paint, dollar store , BUT this T-O leaves you engrave black and it shows up better than the clear etch,, still trying to get the perfect speed and power down right now , as he did in this video,, You need to make a good thick coating on whatever you do, thin coats just don't work well- for me anyway, Oh yea and it washes off with water easy..
My engraving will always be a little grey and not very white.
You have some tipps for me?
Thank you
Experiment. Try a little thicker paint. Experiment with different settings. Layers of paint can make a big difference
The grid you have below, did you buy it on the internet? Thanks
The grid is just a cookie cooling rack
Hola tengo una neje master 3 plus y compre pai de 0,3 y 0,5 mm para hacer stencils pero equivocadamente compre de color blanco y buscando porque no se cortaba vi tu video. Hay alguna forma de cortarlo?
Does the paint have to be black? I have a bucket of dark royal blue acrylic based paint, could I use that?
Those paints should be ok.
Can and should this be used with a co2?
What is the actual engraving power of your laser? 3 watts? Found it... 5.5 watts optical... thanks!
On a 20 watt input you generally get about 5.5 watts output
Hello Paw Paw. Is this Tempera Paint the same as the Spray High Temperature Paint sold in stores?
No, the tempera paint is the cheapest low quality paint used most commonly in elementary schools for kids projects. Not sure what is the equivalent in Brazil
Tks; Is it Gouache Paint?
I do not know that name
How does the end product look white? I've tried many different paints and colors and the results are always dark almost black
The glass is etched. You are seeing the white of chipped glass. The paint is used for the diode laser to have a focal point. The paint is completely washed off after engraving
@@PawPawsWorkShop Well I'm having a problem because my paint is not washing off.
Would this work with the JTech laser?
Yes, you may need to adjust the settings or do two passes
Can 10w cut 8mm acrylic
That may be very difficult
@@PawPawsWorkShop have u tried yet?
How to slow the machine and set the high
Different machines and different types of glass will requires changes.
how many hour want for this to have complet the engrave ???
It just take a few minutes
sorry, at that speed you used it would take more than a few minutes.
You spray painted one but didn't show the result.
The spray paint failed. Very poor results. I wanted to show you what works
@@PawPawsWorkShop That's good to know, I was going to try spray paint because I already have it and it looked easier.
We can't get denatured alcohol in Commiefornia. We're a true "nanny state".
You can use rubbing alcohol
Better yet use some black Crafting Cardstock to replace your black paint. Much easier, less work with no clean up and cheaper.
Ok, something to try
First of all, from one army veteran to another, thank you for your service. Secondly, great video but I noticed you used tempra paint and spray paint but only showed the results for one. You may have already answered but, how did the rustoleum spray paint turn out?
Thank you very much. And, thank you for your service. The spray paint did a very poor job.
Tempera paint is self leveling Paw Paw, so if you put it on really thick, it comes out perfect with a roller! Great instructional video!
I tried the roller. And it sucked. Went with the brush. Will try the roller again. Thanks. Love your work also.
@@PawPawsWorkShop You have to put a thick coat on. My first time it was see through, but since then, I just use more paint and it comes out perfect. I haven't tried the Rustolium trick yet.
Just used a “modified” version of your method. We found that direct contact with our honeycomb bed can cause spotting on the back side of very thin glass. We elevated the glass using magnets under areas that were not being engraved and got beautiful results with your settings. Thanks
Outstanding, I'm glad that you found the video helpful.
I wish I could smash button 25 times!😁🛫 you made my day/morning!
Awesome! Thank you very much
Hi mr Paw! I’ve a question, this process works for Transparent Acrylic? Cut and Engrave? Please! And if not works, can you make a video showing how can i do that? Cut and Engrave the Transparent Acrylic! Bless up Mr Paw!
Here is a video ua-cam.com/video/7VwU4a54zuI/v-deo.html
This is how I do clear acrylic. The diode laser will not engrave the clear. The laser goes straight threw the material. In my example the metal is heated and creates the image on the acrylic
@@PawPawsWorkShop Thank you so much! I’ll see the video now😍 Thanks for answer Sr. 😊
What was the point of putting paint on first. Wouldn't the laser etch the glass anyway?
The diode laser needs to have the paint to focus on. Without the paint the light would go directly through the glass
Great video. Does light burn come with detailed directions. I’ve never used a laser so I need good information. Thanks
Yes, there are detailed instructions plus there are tons on videos.
8:00 Wow ... 60% Power at a 20W laser is quite much ...
EDIT: Ah ... I looked at the website and if you are using the "FoxAlien Reizer 20W" you just have a 5W Laser ... just as tip for coming videos. I was wondering how 60% of 20W (12W) laser just make that less impact into glass. In real you have just used 3W laser power.
Tech-specs reading is not easy nower days when all try to fake their real output power ... sadly but everywhere normal.
All the different manufacturers are throwing out numbers. Even reading the specs you most like will still be wrong. That is why I try not to emphasize power and speed. Test, test and test some more your own laser to find the best settings. Trust me they are all differ.
Can you engrave some glass for me? I am in need of someone to engrave on 16” x 8 3/4 colored glass. I live in washington between Seattle and Bellingham. Thanks, Al
Thank you for your question. For glass that thick and heavy I would suggest that you find a local sandblaster. They can mask off the glass then sandblast the exact design that you wish. They can also vary the depth to create different looks. Years ago my wife and I did this type of work. I would suggest finding a sandblaster that does the tombstones.
Questions for you.....
I have a 10W diode laser so do I still use 60% power or should I use more
also if the paint is there just so the laser can see something, can you use a black piece of paper instead ?
Thanks for this video...
You will need to run a grid test to determine the best power and speed. Yes, you should be able to do that with the paper
Hello, I am a newbie at this. I have a we creat blue laser 20 w. I use the Make it software and don't use the lightburn. Is it similar?
It is similar. With the Make it software you have pre-tested grid for recommended settings. It still will require some testing
I'm confused on which laser was used. Is the 20 watts the input power or output power of the laser?
This is a great video, very clear and easy to follow! I just got my 10W D1 and a friend of mine wants me to etch his tempered glass side panel for his PC. Would there be anything different to the process for tempered glass, or would I be able to prep and engrave the glass using this same process on tempered glass, do you think? Any help would be greatly appreciated, as tempered glass is so expensive to buy and test on.
Tempered glass is much harder. You will need to adjust the settings. A little experimenting would be necessary
@@PawPawsWorkShop sounds good, thank you!
Do you think it is possible to engrave glass with a 10w Sculpfun S30 laser?
Yes, you should be able to do this with your laser
I got a question for you Paw Paw, I have the long mill Mk2 30 x 30 and interested in buying there version of the laser. Do you think that with the same parameters and process, I would still be able to have the same effect on glass? Not to sure, kinda new to all this. Thanks
The process would be the same. The power and feed rates may vary. That will require a little testing.
Take Two! 😁🛫 You respond to your followers and that is why we like what you do! And you get the message across! Great Job!
We appreciate the details as well with the Light Burn the same as I use!
Thanks
Hello I wanted to ask what software program you use and with what settings you cut acrylic because it doesn't work for me. Thank you!
Lightburn is the software. This project is glass. The settings will vary due to the hardness of the glass. You must test
Is it reasonable to say that 30% on a 20W laser equates functionally to 15% on a 40W?
Not necessarily. Also you can’t just cut your settings in half. You must do the testing
You can save a lot of time by just placing the glass on a piece of black card stock, reverse the image, and set the z height to the black surface then put the glass in place. The bottom side of the glass will be engraved. Give it a try.
Thank you. I’ve used this method on acrylic. I’ll have try try glass
Can u make a video?
@@PawPawsWorkShop so it works on clear acryllic? does it work well?
This is the method that I’ve started to use. I need to adjust things a little bit but I’m quite pleased with the results.
Based upon the finished product from this video, it appears you only did the tempura painted glass. Did the spray paint not work? Do you have a photo of the finished spray painted glass?
The spray can paint did a very poor job of the etching on the glass.
Simplifying the painting by not using an airbrush looks like a joke !
The paint is only needed to give the laser something to focus on
Bro thank you so much, great video- you compared the two strategies you had in mind and tested them out to show what works. Thanks a lot man, appreciate the upload
You’re very welcome
Just as many others have said here, I have learned a lot watching your video's. You are an excellent teacher and easy to follow along with. I am more O.J.T. as opposed to reading. Just seems to work better for me. As always, Thank You Sir for sharing your ideas and wisdom. Looking forward to more of your instructional video's!
It’s my pleasure. Thank you very much
Great tutorial, unexpected that the brush painting would be so clear. Have you ever tried (or considered) blackening with soot from a candle or tip of a lighter flame? I expect it will need a thick layer of soot.
Yes, that did not work.
If I have a 40w laser (atom stack A5 pro) would I still use 60% power or would I do 30% for the same 12w power?
Great starting point. Adjust and test to get it just right
Thank you for your wonderful video how is the settings transferred to that x tool D1 laser?
The settings are in the library. Just open the file and select the layer. Then in the library select the desired selection and add to the layer
can we engrave on acrylic using 20w or 15w DIY laser ? and we have to paint it black too? why can not we engrave transparent acrylic directly with 20w laser?
Yes, you can engrave. Dark colors are best. The diode laser just shines through the clear acrylic. I have shown engraving on acrylic by actually engraving on the metal below the acrylic and it will burn onto the acrylic
Great videos! I just watched this video on how to laser engrave on glass. I previously watched your video on how to laser engrave on acrylic. Can either method be interchanged? I.E. can you engrave on glass if using the acrylic method? If so, which method is easier to setup and cleanup? Thanks, keep up the great videos.
No, it is two different methods based on two different materials
Hallo,
Ik heb een vraag.
Ik wil een spiegel laseren.
Hoe moet ik dit doen?
Breng Tempera-verf aan op de voorkant en laser het vervolgens.
Gewoon laseren langs de achterkant zonder verf.
Hartelijke groeten
Ik heb een Diodelaser Creality Falcon 2 22w
Laser the back of the mirror. No paint required because the laser will see the coating. Also, do not forget to reverse the image
@@PawPawsWorkShop Thank You
What was the point of using the spray paint? Why didn’t you show washing the tempera off the glass after engraving? How does burning the paint away actually etch the glass?
Focal point for the laser
Quick question: Would the 5W Laserpecker 2 perform with similar results, Pa'?
how long did it take to dry? I am trying it out right now and is still wet after about an hour, so I am letting it dry in room temperature overnight, hope it is dry in the morning. I did one thicker coat to get it opaque in one coat.
Tempera paint should dry within a few minutes. Maybe a half hour at most
@@PawPawsWorkShop Thank you!!!
Your flag is wrong
Explain. This is a compass rose
Most succinct guide to this process I have seen. Answered several questions I had. I am going to give glass a try. Thanks!
this guy made this so easy. Clear I seen videos where they doing all types of things to paint the glass for the same result.
Thank you. This was great. It worked well with my little 5w diode. Since it went well I'm going to grab a rotary now and play with glasses! I was reading up on the Cold Galvo and the idea of zinc makes me nervous.
Great video thanks for the tips! Can't wait to try for myself!
Thank you very much
How did you get the paint off after you etched it to reveal the clear glass and etched image?
I used tempera paint which is water based. The paint washes off very easily
how did you remove the paint afterwards?
This is tempera paint. It’s water based and will easily wash off
Hello, can one make the lasered point black?
No, the laser itself is a blue diode laser. Do not look at the blue beam. It may cause serious eye problems
Are there any extra precautionary steps we should take? I guess I'm worried about miniscule shards of ground glass being all over the place! Can't wait to try this. Thanks, PawPaw!
You should try india ink with a brayer.
Excellent idea. Thanks
Changing the settings, will work on acrylic as well?
Excellent work as usual my good man. I’ve been trying all week to engrave ceramic tiles and just can’t seem to get it right. I’ll try this tomorrow on glass though. Excellent work.
Good luck with it. The tempera paint worked the best. I’m doing ceramic next
@@PawPawsWorkShop Ooh…maybe I’ll wait until you do it then and get some tips. I’ve heard the Norton process is the way to go, but not being a member of Facebook or the group that he posts in, I’m finding details a tad scarce. Good luck!
You’re awesome PawPaw! Thanks for these great videos!
It is my pleasure. Thank you very much
Hi. I have just got my self a sculpfun s30 laser and put it together. I want to try laser on glass and have found your video quote helpful for information on getting setup. What i want to ask is would i do the same settings still as in your video.
How long did it take to engrave using this method at those speeds/power?
It only took about five minutes. Speed and power were in the video.
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Wow I must be setting something wrong. For fill 20 hrs. About the same size but lots of text. 0:08 0:08 10watt laser
NEWBE. Help
Spray the glass with spray on chalk and let it dry. Engraves wonderfully, washes right off with water, cheap.
Yes that is a very good alternative. Thanks for watching my videos
I've seen that, it's the cleanest and easiest I've seen. This one he did is perfect though and tempera paint is 1.25. The chalk isn't cheap.
wait which did you like better? tempura or rustoleum?
Tempera is for the cleat glass. Rust-o-leum is for ceramic. Big difference
@@PawPawsWorkShop ty I didn’t hear that in your video
When you laser the glass how did you get the white color? I love the project and am trying to learn. I did a pie plate but it’s difficult to see the etching because it’s clear unless I have a dark backround
The white color is the glass itself. It’s normal to see the etching better with the black background
I would try using a white paint, if you intend on eating on the plates it could be bad idea,, as thhe food and such will get into the engraving, another thing that works on glass or plates, is T-O Titanium-Oxide, comes in powder form and you mix it with anything from water to paint thinners, I used plain alcohol as it helps the drying time, as anything you use it needs to be put on thick, so several coats work better.
I think I would have inverted the drawing for a smooth finish on the front. Nice job though.
Good idea
What about etching the backside (aluminum oxide) of a mirror flipping the image and keeping the front side smooth?
Why would you paint the whole thing? Makes no sense.
Only painted the whole glass for test purpose. If this engraving failed I would not have to wait for paint to dry. Just turn it around adjust settings and go again.
@@PawPawsWorkShop You should give yourself more credit.😁That's good thinking though.
can i use this method for steel?
A diode laser has a very difficult time engraving stainless steel. CO2 laser can do it
wait..what about the rustoleum. You didn't compare them?
You should try a rubber ink roller if you want to smooth out the tempera paint. Although based on your results, it doesn't look like it matters.
That is a good idea but as you said, not necessary
I purchased a Trotec Rayjet 50. Is the techniques the same? Also what kind of image do you use and what preparation must you do to get the image ready for engraving?
Thank you!!! I am new to the engraving world and glassware was one of our ideas for sets, but I couldn't figure out why it wasn't working as my 20W laser clearly states it works with glass. Now I did notice the laser going through both sides of the cup but, still didn't click that I needed to temporarily paint it.
Glad I could help!
I am having issues with vertical black lines from the paint that will not come off, any ideas what I am doing wrong? LM2, 30 in/min, 60 %
You may need to increase the DPI
A very good morning to you from Mexico City. You are definitely the man. Tried out the blue paint with your exact settings, came out great. Downed the speed to 500, same power, came out even better. Formidable. I am lasering a piece at the moment. Where can I send you an image?
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@@PawPawsWorkShop Got you.
Very cool! How do the settings change for a 7W laser?
On a 20 watt laser it output is about 5.5 watts and 60% power would be about 3.3 watts. Determine your output. I would suggest about 80% power and 20ipm. Test, test and more tests
@@PawPawsWorkShop Yeah when you said 20w alien laser I immediately jumped over to their site to see what the actual output is. SO many chinesium lasers rate the laser by the power consumption NOT the optical output.
Now with that being said there IS a company (I forget which) who developed and just released a diode laser that IS 30w. What they've done is ganged up a number of diodes and then combined the lasers via a prism to make a beam that has all the power of all the lasers combined. No info on when they're going into production or the cost as yet. It was this past summer when I read about it.
Easy way to remove paint?
On glass I use tempera paint which is water based. It washes off very easily
Hi, just by chance came across your video and was impressed. What would have happened if you did not put the paint on the glass?
Nothing. With clear glass and a diode laser it would just go straight through and not do anything to the glass. You need the paint the glass for the laser to focus on it
does this just give a frosty look or is it gritty feeling ontop of glass?
It actually etches the glass. An alternative is to engrave on the back of the glass. You’ll get the same image just smooth on the surface
@@PawPawsWorkShop oh ok that just answered it then haha thank you!
@@PawPawsWorkShop Remember to invert the image if you do the back.😉 Clackshack has a video where he LED backlights a mirror. It looks great.
thank youu❤❤ i really needed this video, it must be so cool to be your granddaughter! greetings from Argentina ❤
You are so welcome!