In today’s tutorial, we’re going to take your basic laser engraved wood cutting board and turn it into a high quality premium product with an epoxy inlay. Trust me, this is a game-changer! Whether you're new to laser engraving or just looking to add a little extra flair to your projects, adding epoxy inlays is a fun and easy way to bring your designs to the next level. Your clients will absolutely love the high-quality finish that’ll make their jaws drop.
I’ll walk you through the simple steps of adding epoxy inlays – from engraving the design to filling it with colorful resin and giving it that smooth, glossy finish. It’s easier than you think, and once you master this, you’ll be able to charge more and make your work stand out. So, grab your cutting board, let’s get messy with some resin, and level up your laser engraving game!
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Colorful Honeycomb Board with Epoxy Inlay ~ https://youtu.be/Y5eEyyU7WpU
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How to Remove Surface Bubbles from Resin ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NExLJF_SWQU
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Materials:
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We purchased this Jaws themed design from Etsy
Hard Wood with tight grains like maple, cherry or walnut
* Epoxy Resin ( Makerpoxy Epoxy from Totalboat)
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* Pigment or Mica Powder (we used /Sumi Black by Eye Candy Pigments)
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* Wood hydrator and conditioner (we use Bumblechute Wood Serum and All in One Wood Conditioner)
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Shellac
Sandpaper (80, 180 and 220)
Silicone mixing cup
Silicone stir stick
Silicone brush or Toothpick
cloth rags
Isopropyl Alcohol
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Respirator rated for chemical fumes
Nitrile gloves
Eye goggles
Quality Dust mask
Hearing protection
Tools:
Orbital Sander
Air Compresser with nozzle
Butane Torch
Plastic Risers (I just use tops to my Stoks iced coffee)
Bubble level
Laser or CNC (We use an Epilog Laser Mini 50 Watt with settings of DPI=400, Power = 100, Speed = 35 with 3 passes)
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