Laser Engraving Clear Materials - Special Techniques for Diode Laser Engraving

Laser engraving transparent materials like glass or acrylic can be challenging with a diode laser. I am often asked how to achieve this task, so in this video, I will show you 4 different techniques that I use to engrave clear glass or acrylic using any diode laser. The processes needed for success are relatively straightforward, and you can learn what tools you need in order to produce solid results

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[LightAmpLaserDesigns.]

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[holliday]

the first video i waw when it really give a prety well result! i apreciate it a lot so u have a new subscriber!

[stacy-northernauroratreasu]

Thank you for your break down. Great samples. Am a newbie so this is very informative as I have been looking at info for this. Just got a xtool D1 pro .

[hpd]

Steve! I should have just passed up several of the other videos, and looked for someone with a quality name! 😆 Your videos are excellent and I really appreciate how you DON'T waste everyone's time! Thank you, and nice work!

[megandrane]

Thank you! Very helpful info! I love how your videos are simple and to the point. They aren't complicated and easy to follow!

[theresafitzpatrick]

Thank you for making this video. I will try with the aluminum business card tomorrow. I saved your video.

[LarryDMitchell]

Good video and the comparisons are very helpful.

[kellyluck]

Best video I've seen on the subject. Thank you.

[PapaRusty]

This was a great video. Thank you for going over the pros and cons of the different techniques. Will be trying the tempera paint soon. Wondering if the same technique (painting the surface) would work when engraving metal, rather than buying those overly expensive laser black sprays. I mean it must take it off the aluminum cards you use underneath as you have to repaint them, but is it actually etching into the surface of the metal as well?

[guynotes]

Thanks again for a great video. Appreciate your efforts

[dianasanchez]

Saved! Thank you for the helpful video

[velatimx]

Haz la prueba con tinta negra para lustrar calzado, eso es lo que mejor me ha funcionado.

[kimneurenberg]

U had a lot of comments. So it was super hard to find what I was looking for. When u painted the acrylic, was the paint side face up or down? Also, thank u for teaching instead of condescending. I'm so new but, layering and wood working together seems to be a snobbish issue when we r just trying to learn.

[billwatcher]

Are you focusing the laser to the surface or to the backing material?

[GeraldJensen]

Were you applying the tempera paint to the back or the face of the acrylic? Very helpful video ... Thanks!

[grahamwhitehead]

have you tried blackboard black spray, cleanes up with hot water very easy

[Gnoimsayin]

Thanks Can’t wait to try out these techniques!

[Mmh]

Very useful videos! Thanks. Could you please mention the power of your laser? Giving the power used as a percentage of the maximum is only useful to others if they are using the same power laser as you use. Thanks.

[chrisashdown]

Thank you steve, I have been trying to do this on my 10w diode but not had any success with a wide range of tests, you quote 1800 x 30% and I assume this is for your 20W. I am running out of acrylic having tried so many samples, would you suggest starting at 900 x30%. Many thanks

[algerienaucanada]

What about cutting the acrylic? Thank you