Thank you! I was really happy with how it turned out. Maybe I would make the E a little wider next time, but as far as how the laser did with the materials, it did a great job.
I believe I have tried 9 lasers. Some Diode and some CO2. Some open frame and some closed frame. I started with lasers when I bought the Glowforge Basic back in (I think it was) 2020. It was either 2020 or 2021.
Which one would you recommend is best for all types of acrylic and wood. I have a glowforge pro and love it but want to add another and not sure if I should get another pro or a different brand/type.
@@kimlane9731 to do all types of acrylic, it would need to be a CO2 laser. The WeCreat laser is a diode laser. I have a Glowforge CO2 laser and have had it since March 2020. I really love it, but it won't engrave on tumblers. My other CO2 laser is an xTool P2 and it will also engrave on tumblers. There is now an updated xTool P2S. www.xtool.com/?ref=k168PFCI6sbs5Q&
Thank you Marilyn for sharing this video. I signed up for one of the preorder lasers and can't wait to try my hand at engraving and and laser cutting. Hopefully, you share more videos on crafting with the WeCreat laser.
@@vanessaparnell4155 that’s great! I will be doing more videos using the Vista. I am really loving it! I just bought some more wood to make more projects 😃
The laser will have built-in settings, but you can adjust them if you find they aren't working well for you. It does take some trial and error, but it's not bad.
Absolutely. I got the wood from WeCreat. It is a UV printed wood. Here is a link to a variety pack. The variety pack is a bit expensive. I prefer the one that I used in the video. I am thinking about getting more of it. I believe 6 pieces of it is just under $30. shrsl.com/4ok6i They also have solid colors.
Hey Marilyn, hey thank you for the information I received my we-create Vista here I go again. I have a question. Where did you get that pre-coated wood with the paper on it
No, with a diode laser, you can cut cast acrylic, but not clear or transparent cast acrylic. If you are okay with using non-clear templates, it might be okay. I will be using it on acrylic soon, so if you want to see the results, stay tuned. Thanks so much for watching!
Absolutely. I got the wood from WeCreat. It is a UV printed wood. Here is a link to a variety pack. The variety pack is a bit expensive. I prefer the one that I used in the video. I am thinking about getting more of it. I believe 6 pieces of it is just under $30. shrsl.com/4ok6i They also have solid colors.
Thank you very much! Yes, the working area is up to 16.334 inches by 11.42 inches, but you can easily fit even larger pieces of wood in the machine. Today, I have been working with 20 inches by 12 inches pieces of wood because some Glowforge wood that I ordered was that size. I am limited to the working area of 16.334" x 11.42" though.
Have you cut that flower type wood on the 20 watt Vison? I would like to know what settings worked for you I have some white coated and the white holds some of the residu and occasionally it is either coming off or burning off. I can't tell which.
In this case, I liked the one that the regular laser did. I feel like I need to dial in my settings with the IR one better. The theory is that the IR lens has a smaller/narrower beam and so can do a clearer engrave on certain materials for intricate details. I will be working with it more to see if I see a difference.
Thanks for watching! I got the wood from WeCreat. It is a UV printed wood. Here is a link to a variety pack. The variety pack is a bit expensive. I prefer the one that I used in the video. I am thinking about getting more of it. I believe 6 pieces of it is just under $30. shrsl.com/4ok6i They also have solid colors.
@@TYJ419 with it being a diode laser, it will only cut certain opaque colors. It will not cut clear or translucent acrylic. I will be trying several colors and types of acrylics soon.
All of that looks so amazing! Where do you buy the coated wood with the floral pattern? 🤯
It is from WeCreat. In addition to patterned wood, they have solid as well. shrsl.com/4oqe1
Wow, Marilyn, that is some pretty pre-coated wood 😊
Thank you! I really love the one I used in this video too.
Everything came out great. Loved the saying on the slate coaster
Thank you, Renee! I really love to make them as little gifts and such. They are so easy to make on just about any laser.
Everything you made came out great! Thanks for sharing some fun project ideas!
Thank you very much!
That E wallplate is adorable
Thank you! I was really happy with how it turned out. Maybe I would make the E a little wider next time, but as far as how the laser did with the materials, it did a great job.
Great review!! Love the projects. I paid my deposit yesterday. I'm so excited to get it 🤗
That is so exciting!!! I hope you love it.
Absolutely love the projects
Thank you Deloris!
WOOOW...YOU GOT ANOTHER AWESOME TOY. THIS IS NICE.
Thank you Stacey!
In my Delonda voice I LUV IT💙
I can just hear it! Thanks for watching, Nicole.
How many lasers have you tried now? Love the chance to see them thank you Marilyn 🎉
I believe I have tried 9 lasers. Some Diode and some CO2. Some open frame and some closed frame. I started with lasers when I bought the Glowforge Basic back in (I think it was) 2020. It was either 2020 or 2021.
@@MakingwithMarilyn bring us a good, the great, the would rather not??? PLEASE
Which one would you recommend is best for all types of acrylic and wood. I have a glowforge pro and love it but want to add another and not sure if I should get another pro or a different brand/type.
@@kimlane9731 to do all types of acrylic, it would need to be a CO2 laser. The WeCreat laser is a diode laser. I have a Glowforge CO2 laser and have had it since March 2020. I really love it, but it won't engrave on tumblers. My other CO2 laser is an xTool P2 and it will also engrave on tumblers. There is now an updated xTool P2S. www.xtool.com/?ref=k168PFCI6sbs5Q&
Thank you Marilyn for sharing this video. I signed up for one of the preorder lasers and can't wait to try my hand at engraving and and laser cutting. Hopefully, you share more videos on crafting with the WeCreat laser.
@@vanessaparnell4155 that’s great! I will be doing more videos using the Vista. I am really loving it! I just bought some more wood to make more projects 😃
Beautiful.... so this is a new we create??? Wow I can't keep up but they do awesome AMAZING work 💪
Yes, this one just launched today. Thanks for watching!
Did you have an acrylic dog tag or a metal dog tag?
It was coated metal dog tag. Thank you for watching!
Nice machine tfs I might have to get one❤ super cute project 😊
Thanks for watching!
Very nice, I love it 😍
Thanks RUG'l!
How do you know what speed and power to use?
The laser will have built-in settings, but you can adjust them if you find they aren't working well for you. It does take some trial and error, but it's not bad.
Can you share where you got the pretty patterned wood? I've never seen that.
Absolutely. I got the wood from WeCreat. It is a UV printed wood. Here is a link to a variety pack. The variety pack is a bit expensive. I prefer the one that I used in the video. I am thinking about getting more of it. I believe 6 pieces of it is just under $30. shrsl.com/4ok6i They also have solid colors.
Hey Marilyn, hey thank you for the information I received my we-create Vista here I go again. I have a question. Where did you get that pre-coated wood with the paper on it
@@mommarl729 I got it from WeCreat. I believe it is a UV printed wood. I really like it for something different.
Wood this be good to cut acrylic/plexi templates so I can use them with a rotary cutter?
No, with a diode laser, you can cut cast acrylic, but not clear or transparent cast acrylic. If you are okay with using non-clear templates, it might be okay. I will be using it on acrylic soon, so if you want to see the results, stay tuned. Thanks so much for watching!
I’m in love with all of those
Thanks for watching, Lolita!
Thanks so much for this video. Is there anything that this Vista laser doesn’t do that the larger one does?
No. If you have the larger one, you wouldn't need this one.
@@MakingwithMarilyn I don’t have one, I’m trying to decide. I’m researching.
Good video thanks looks good
Thank you Jessie!
Would it cut wood if I put vinyl over the wood?
I believe it would, but it would have to be laser-safe vinyl.
Hi, may I ask where did you get the flower board from please?
Absolutely. I got the wood from WeCreat. It is a UV printed wood. Here is a link to a variety pack. The variety pack is a bit expensive. I prefer the one that I used in the video. I am thinking about getting more of it. I believe 6 pieces of it is just under $30. shrsl.com/4ok6i They also have solid colors.
Great Video!!! Does a 12x12 piece of wood sheet fit inside?
Thank you very much! Yes, the working area is up to 16.334 inches by 11.42 inches, but you can easily fit even larger pieces of wood in the machine. Today, I have been working with 20 inches by 12 inches pieces of wood because some Glowforge wood that I ordered was that size. I am limited to the working area of 16.334" x 11.42" though.
Have you cut that flower type wood on the 20 watt Vison? I would like to know what settings worked for you I have some white coated and the white holds some of the residu and occasionally it is either coming off or burning off. I can't tell which.
Which of the dog tags did you prefer. The 1 with 2W IR or the 10W regular. I'm a little confused as to what the 2W will do that the regular won't.
In this case, I liked the one that the regular laser did. I feel like I need to dial in my settings with the IR one better. The theory is that the IR lens has a smaller/narrower beam and so can do a clearer engrave on certain materials for intricate details. I will be working with it more to see if I see a difference.
Have you engraved ceramic (tile) or drinking glasses yet? I would love to see that.
Not yet, but I'm definitely going to the the tiles. I'll try to do drinking glasses too.
Loved the video. I am putting the deposit down just to hold it for sure. Where did you get the patterned wood if you don't mine me asking.
Thanks for watching! I got the wood from WeCreat. It is a UV printed wood. Here is a link to a variety pack. The variety pack is a bit expensive. I prefer the one that I used in the video. I am thinking about getting more of it. I believe 6 pieces of it is just under $30. shrsl.com/4ok6i They also have solid colors.
Nice projects! That’s a great little machine. Looking forward to seeing the tumbler engraving. Will this cut acrylic?
Tracey
@@TYJ419 with it being a diode laser, it will only cut certain opaque colors. It will not cut clear or translucent acrylic. I will be trying several colors and types of acrylics soon.
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Thanks Uni!
that's cute
Thank you Sonya!