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
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