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13/10/2022

Testing your methods for engraving acrylic on a co2 laser. You will be surprised at the results!!

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Today I tested the most suggested ways to protect and finish acrylic engravings on a co2 laser. These included; Just leaving the protective layer on, nothing at all, masking tape, rubbing dish soap on before engraving, cleaning with soapy water, cleaning with alcohol and for a final test I used White spirits. Special thanks to […]

02/09/2022

What is the best finish for laser engraved slate tiles?

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Today, I test out various finishes to see which gives the best results on slate tiles. I tried variousbinations of matt and gloss sprays, dedicated stone sealers, and a mix that I created myself by mixing 50% boiled linseed oil and 50% white spirits together. I tested both before and after the engraving to see […]