Duration 10:5

Engrave (Etch) on Clear Acrylic with a Diode Laser

by Monkey Woodworks and More

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Published 20 Dec 2022

Today I share with you one method of engraving (etching) clear acrylic using a diode laser with the help of Tempera paint. This method does and OK job on clear acrylic however this same method on glass looks amazing. The trick is to have a smooth paint job. ▬ Contents of this video ▬ 0:00 Intro 0:20 Diode Lasers and Acrylics 1:05 Supplied Needed 1:25 My XCS Design 2:01 Prepare Your Acrylic 2:20 Painting Acrylic with Tempera Paint 3:19 Setup Your M1 and Engrave Your Project 6:16 Project Explanation and Tips 7:45 Etched Glass Example 8:22 Finishing Up the Project 9:34 The Final Reveal ▬ Products Shown ▬ Product Shown in this video: xTool M1 - 10W Deluxe: https://bit.ly/3P12vyY Washable Tempera Paint (Black): https://amzn.to/3V9VLRU You can also SPRAY a watered-down mixture of tempera paint using a fine sprayer. You may have to water it down a bit more for it to spray but I have seen people use it with great success on acrylic, glass, etc.: https://amzn.to/3PzpMek ▬ Additional Links for your M1 ▬ My Personal Material Settings: https://bit.ly/MWW_M1_MaterialSettings xTool Website: https://bit.ly/xTool_Website xTool Materials - https://bit.ly/xTool_Materials xTool Creative Space (XCS) Software: https://support.xtool.com/hc/en-us/articles/5565277331479 Dust Cover that fits the M1: https://amzn.to/3OiXulh Alternate Dust Cover that fits the M1: https://amzn.to/39OvEP4 Inline fan for long distance DIY smoke extraction: https://amzn.to/3Ik51yf My xTool M1 Video Series: https://bit.ly/My_M1_Journey ▬ Monkey Woodworks ▬ Support Us Please like and subscribe to help grow this channel Connect with Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m0nkeywoodworks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monkeywoodworks/ About Monkey Woodworks and More Monkey Woodworks and More is a channel about reviews and how-to's. The products and ideas here are mostly centered around Monkey Woodworks along with some gadgets and home use products as well. We are a home-based husband and wife team that specialize in yard art, stove covers, porch signs, and home decor for all occasions. Intro/Exit Music By: bensound.com Help support my channel. Give me a follow and perhaps buy me a cup of coffee https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/monkeywoodworks

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@sirenofsound5 months ago I think that' s a great ornament and very lovely with making it completely from scratch. Thank you for the awesome tutorial- i was gifted a diode laser for christmas and can' t wait to nail this technique. 1
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@charlottemcrae46746 months ago Thank you for all your videos. I am new to laser and have learned so much the last couple of days watching your videos. Easy to understand. Thank you! 1
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@krystalbean6451last year Absolutely love learning from watching your videos. I' ve learned so much. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos so well. You are awesome! 4
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@mad4sax152last year Thank you! I have tried several other techniques for acrylic engraving. Yours works way better than the others. 3
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@andyanand94592 years ago Finally, thank you ever so much for the special video. What a nice way to end the 2022. Thank you once again. 1
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@denniscoddington17012 years ago Another great video. Thanks michael and merry christmas. 2
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@jenniferbell45716 months ago Thanks so much for that spreadsheet! I was just saying i needed to start a notebook! 1
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@abesalah3190last year Thank you mike for the info i learned alot from your videos on fb and youtube. 1
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@mad4sax152last year Just made one like this but by air brushing the layers of black paint instead of brush. Worked sooo much better. Got a beautiful engraving. 3
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@duster.last year Great video sir. Expertly described. Subbed, bob in the uk. 1
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@jillcorcoran397010 months ago Would love to do my sister' s this coming xmas. 1
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@charlesm.16382 years ago Great video. I have been working with clear acrylic also. I didnt think of putting multiple layers of the tempera pain and thinning the paint. I will have to try your method. 2
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@markpile38145 months ago Hi can i just check does the painted surface go on top or the bottom thanks your videos are very good thank you for sharing your knowledge. 1
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@jaytolbert93374 months ago Michael, i absolutely love all of your videos on the m1. I' m new to lasering and have now run into a problem attempting to cut acrylic. I used the . ...Expand 1
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@blueskyjaxlast year Thank you for all of your help. Is there a reason why it wouldn' t be helpful to increase the power and speedso it gets done faster? Just thinking of making multiples. Thanks again for the material list. 1
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@kendispoto6871last year Good job on this video - clear and concise. 3 questions.
did you focus on the top or bottom of the acrylic?
what type of acrylic & thickness? 1
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@terryhay202910 months ago Thanksfor the video and the great ideas. I was just about to throw away the idea of getting a diode laser for my genmitsu 4040 because i want to engrave text on white acyrlic and everyone said it can' t be done! But looking at what you have done, proves that is not the case. Now, the tempura paint allows it to be easily removed post lasering. But can you confirm or at least offer a possibility that if you don' t want the paint to be removed post laser, then aerosol spray can paint would work? What i am doing is building a flight simulator and i need to create the grey panels and etch the white text on them. Many of the other cockpit builders out there are using the co2 laser but it' s just a bit rich for my blood so i was looking for a more economic solution. So i was wondering, if i should adopt your technique but modified to use a medium grey matt (aircraft panel colour) spray paint and then laser etch on top of that? The paint doesn' t have to be removed afterward, in fact it would be rather super if it never came off at all! If you think this is a possibility, then i might reconsider getting a diode laser module. Thanks in advance terry, auckland, new zealand. ...Expand 1
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@jacquiangus2498last year Hi would you use the same settings on the ortur lm3. 1
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@jillcorcoran397010 months ago Used to a co2 lazer doing boyd' s gun stocks feels limited. 1
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@snaketoursvideo5 months ago Would clear acrylic work with the use adhesive vinyl instead of paint? 1
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@epon1992last year Do try any other coating such as dry moly on the clear acrylic? 1
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@linachabot1949last year Hi michael, can you use the black tempera paint on the clear acrylic and be able to cut it? 1
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@mikeledee87869 months ago Where do you buy the sheets of acrylic? Thanks. 1
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@arizonaheatwave40802 years ago During framing the laser outlines the green lines on the project so make sure they are inside the boarder of what you are going to laser. 1
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@arcxjo8 months ago Please explain how to make tempera stick to acrylic - especially after watering it down. 1
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@ridonacarson5246 months ago Does the paint have to be watered down? Can you put the full thickness of the paint. 1
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@nikkitts6288 months ago Could this method work with other colors like yellow or orange? I know the diode has issues with blues also. 1
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@jackandersen67617 months ago Dumb question. Is the painted side up or down when engraving? 1
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@jillcorcoran397010 months ago Another question will this work for dithering. 1
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@kendraa_______99812 years ago I had no idea you could turn off the output for design elements. Ive been putting them on a separate canvas. 1
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@wsparry10668 months ago How do i connect to your settings please. 1
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@jackhelm9852last year Every time i try to use this same tempra paint, it just beads up on the acrylic and does not stay where i try to paint it. What am i doing wrong? 1
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@LisaOliverauthor2 years ago Newbie question lol - does anyone know if you can use painters tape on acrylic to engrave it? Thanks: 1
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@zhyle0211 months ago Can i do this settings with a 20 watt diode laser? 1
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@eclecticlight.design2 years ago I wonder if acrylic spray paint would work, its highly pigmented, and dries quick. 1
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@allisonc5022last year Did i miss why you put aluminum underneath? 1
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@warrenking1815last year Just a note, the acrylic paint works well at a 50/50 mix with a cheap air gun. 2
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@tubbycustard8866last year Whats the benefit of the paint? It kinda looks the same to me if you didn' t use any paint. The glass def looks better with the paint but not sure if this works as well for acrylic. 1
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@akabunny7671last year Did you order your acrylic from xtool? 1
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@lazlolazlolazlolast year I can do this with smoke from a candle at a fraction of the cost, are you being sponsored by tempura?
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@xtrememaproductions5 months ago What i just found out that works a dry erase marker. 1
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@mars-cs4uk4 months ago Yes, you' re right, if people are getting money or work to promote a laser company, then he may not be a creative person. Are you the sales person or your double?