Learn How to Laser Engrave Glass like a Pro using a Diode Laser!

A step-by-step guide for engraving glass on blue diode laser using different methods.

00:00 Intro
00:52 TLDR Version
01:53 Step 1- Making the Design
02:53 Step 2- Cleaning the Glass
03:20 Step 3- Painting the Glass
05:53 Step 4- Power and Speed
08:10 Step 5- Engraving the Glass
08:35 Black Cardstock Method
09:45 Making the Layered Glass Engraving
10:19 How Laser Engraving Glass Works

[GregCobb]

This is a great video, no testing, just the information we need to get the job done!

[krazyforthreed]

Wow. A YouTuber that gets to the point! Nice TLDR and excellent info post-TLDR. Thank-you. A lot of other tubers should followed your lead…

[KevUK]

This is literally one of the best videos on YouTube. It’s clear, precise. Information is put on screen when needed. Everything is explained. Lots more videos please and thank you for all the time you took making this video.

[dhvyfpd]

The most interesting part in your videos is that you show the speed and power used for every single diode machine.
Very nice work keep going.

[dansmith]

I like your style. Not an unnecessary word in the whole video. Going through your library atm. Keep it up.

[jamesbate]

A year late but, the best explanation so far on the tube, clear, to the point, and all the information we need. Thank you.

[october]

Bless you for actually understanding and USING a TLDR!!! I can't tell you (I really don't want to know) how many hours of videos I've watched just to find out the information I was seeking was somewhere else! Yes, I watched your whole video. Liked and Subscribed.

[davidgilbert]

This is an outstanding video! It's clear, well organized, informative, nicely produced technically, and keeps a nice pace. This is SO very much better than the typical rambling videos I've suffered through from other presenters.

[elevationag]

Opening up with a TLDR earned my sub. Perfectly produced tutorial/instruction. Thank you Mellowpine Lasers!

[SwervingLemon]

Lightburn now has a material test pattern built into the laser tools menu.
Thanks for the tip on engraving from the clear side of the glass. That's made it WAY easier to get consistent results!
Edit: Forgot to add - thank you! The format of this video is awesome. Love the concise delivery and clear explanations.

[willdwyer]

If you engrave the back side of a mirror and then light it from behind, wherever the reflective paint was removed by the laser, the light will shine through the glass and be visible as an illuminated image.

[karendavis]

That is the most helpful information I have found about engraving packed into a single video. Good job!

[dlmhc]

I was struggling to get nice, clean engraved pieces incorporated into my stained glass work. FINALLY, your video provided the tips and tricks I was seeking in order to get my engraving to the level I have been looking for AND you showed me how to do it without needing to mess with painting the glass first! The black back drop is brilliant and my results are SOOOO much cleaner and better! THANK YOU for a fantastic post!!

[krisknowlton]

I use tempra paint and like you said I spray it on. Something else I've tried that works well is candle black which is the soot from a candle. It is fast to put on and there is no drying time and washes off with water.

[christinereisig]

Nicely done 😊 !!! I just spent a ridiculous amount of time looking at other videos that didn’t explain crap— m’so SO happy to find your channel!
Thank you SO SO MUCH for the actually useful and insightful content— Legitimately and for real—

[angelakennedy]

Your video is awesome. I'm a newbie. I can't wait to learn more.

[tenderalvlock]

I usually hate to watch videos to learn...and would rather read instructions. But your video was so awesome. It was clear and concise. I liked that you put everything up on the screen, so it made it easier to understand and I could jot down notes. Also, a bit of humor!! Thank you!

[DaBalloonGuy]

The moment I see engraving glass. I clicked the like button, subscribed and rang the bell. I took a screenshot of the power and speed settings for reference. Thanks for such an awesome video.

[jbgeller]

I really appreciated the up-front summary with minimal padding here. It made me very confident you were going to provide the information I needed later in the video. Great formatting, presentation, and information.

[StumblingBumblingIdiot]

Nice video especially with me being a noob! I REALLY appreciate the settings you used as that at least gives a decent starting point rather than just saying to run a test grid to determine your own settings. Of course you still need to run a test grid but can always try a quicky with the settings you provide :) Subscribed and looking forward to more!
TLDR is great! I watched the whole thing pretty much anyway (skipped some parts like how it works towards the end as I already knew that.).