The Secret to Etching Pint Glasses with a Diode Laser

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2 жыл бұрын

The Secret to Etching Pint Glasses with a Diode Laser. After my glass etching video I got a lot of questions on how to etch a tapered glass like a pint glass. Join me today where we go over the secret to etching a tapered glass.
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@TheFireRedHacks 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the videos you have made for etching glass. When I first bought my D1, pint glasses were the main idea I had. I have been able to etch the glass using this method, but I’m actually ending up with a super light etch and would like a better image so I could actually sell them. I’m not sure if you have any tips on getting a darker etch or not but I would really appreciate it.

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

A little more CGC might do it. Sometimes designs need to be inverted in order for them to show up better. Also slowing the laser or increasing DPI might help. Cheers

@fredweber48 8 ай бұрын

I love your videos I’m in the look for a laser to have fun with and so far the X TOOL 20w package is what I’m looking to get and your making it more easy for me to make the purchase.Thank you for making these videos

@chrispittmanComputing 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information. Never thought about lifting one end of the roller up to make it level.

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes is so simple you overlook it! LOL Cheers

@DaileyMagic Жыл бұрын

Idk what I would do without you! Your videos are everything!

@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@jonhuffer611 Жыл бұрын

Great informative videos. My laser will be here this week and I can't wait to start using it!

@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@andrewel5383 2 жыл бұрын

I had a question, I’ve done some glass engraving, I’ve noticed when I use Black colored rust oleum paint my colors are different vs when I use white colored paint, would grey be a good idea? What color paint would you recommend as a mask?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

This is the only thing I've used to date. But I'd give grey a shot! Cheers

@oupaswoodshop1325 2 жыл бұрын

Hi nick Thanks for the educational video, much appreciated. What's the settings on your laser for engraving this glass 🤔

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

100% power, 12/mms Cheers

@melindagibson8606 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are great and so helpful! Have you seen or tried the Sculpfun S9? I'm looking for a larger work space and deeper cuts. I wonder also if a camera can be added to any of the diode lasers? Or if you can mix and match accessories, like the rotary?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

I got to use the S6...it was a decent unit. Have not had the pleasure of working with the S9. Some of the accessories are mix and match. You just need to make sure you've got the same connectors! Cheers

@kaycede1234 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a VERY useful video. However, I cannot get that compound in my country. What else can be placed on the glassbefore engraving? Also, is the compound easy to remove?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

I've heard tempura paint works...

@mannyshulman5928 2 жыл бұрын

I found that using the Cold Galvanizing compound paint from Lowes at 60mm/sec and 95% power left an incredible smooth black etch in the glass, at much slower speed it frosted the glass. I think it left a better image in black than the more expensive charcoal glass spray from Enduramark. It worked on tile the same way at 90mm/sec at 90% power. This is on the 10w version of the D1.

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

@apatheticjester Жыл бұрын

I tried 60mm/sec 95% power with galvanizing compound and it looked really good until I washed off the burnt paint and it left a very faint etching, too fast to really effect the glass. Using xtool d1 pro 10 watt. I think I’m going to try the black tempera technique tommorow.

@Dhump007 Жыл бұрын

Do you change speed and power for frosted look? D1 pro 20w.

@tugboatcapt1984 Жыл бұрын

@@Dhump007 what did you come up with for your settings for the 20w

@olagriffin6370 8 ай бұрын

Can you tell us the 20W settings?

@Stagenine358 2 жыл бұрын

I have the xTool d1 also but when I engrave glass on those settings with cold galv or Cermark I always get a burnt layer and spots of discoloration,any pointers?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like you're spraying too much product on the glass.

@Hollywoodfish 2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered my X Tool D1 using your discount code! Thanks, and keep up the good work!

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! You'll love it.

@derekpeterson8005 2 жыл бұрын

Have you done a coffee cup yet? Thank you for sharing your time and talent again. You always give me a good laugh and I walk away with a good deal of knowledge! Keep on rocking!

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

I have not. However, I have had enough interest that I need to head to the thrift store and find some practice mugs! Cheers

@ComgrowOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive video! Loving your channel!!🥰

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers

@joaquinvizcarra1696 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for amazing work you share Nick,would you recommend running this tool in a small home with little ventilation or is it better option in workshop?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

You definitely need some sort of ventilation. If you were going to run it in a home, I would suggest building or buying an enclosure with some sort of venting option. Cheers!

@EtchinAaronslaserworkshop 2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildDadBuild the Louisiana hobby guy has a video on a enclosure an its cheep an pretty swaeeeet

@judycade1107 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! And entertaining 😆 Thanks! Trying to figure out my Atomstack Roller in my Lightburn software and the doorstop thing will come in handy!

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Check out Louisiana Hobby Guy's KZfaq channel. He's the Lightburn guru. Cheers

@danytalloen Жыл бұрын

It's hard to notice, but did you adjust the width of the square image to make it still look square when viewing it on a round object ? As for the paint I use Vallejo black primer and apply it with my airbrush.

@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын

No. I did not adjust.

@AngelKisses917 2 жыл бұрын

I was researching Glowforge and Xtool came up in my FB feed, so I started researching and all info pointed to D1 over Glowforge, so I bought the bundle with the rotary tool. I am getting close, 5 our of 8 boxes have been delivered, so I am binge watching your videos! I started out with Cricut (cutting machine), added sublimation (ink turning to gas to sublimate on various things: T-shirts, tumblers, everything the D1 can do, but a different technique)! I would happily buy your top subscription if you got a better camera. We cannot see anything you do in the app, it's all blurry. That is an important part, along with you setting up you substrate in the honeycomb or rotary device. Love your humor and even your mistakes! Look forward to watching more!

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what to tell you, I shoot and edit in 1080p. Cheers

@confessorrios8618 2 жыл бұрын

Hi how you doing this is Junior I was wondering what settings you use to make that cut I just bought a machine last week 10 watts.

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

I used the settings for stainless steel. Cheers

@nickverzino3220 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video! Mighty helpful. Can you use this technique to engrave images…( not vector files). Thanks much

@BuildDadBuild 6 ай бұрын

Sure

@ImaginationDesign Жыл бұрын

Very cool. You're further making me want to get one of these and quit my day job! LOL This looks a lot easier than using etching cream or a diamond stylus for my rotary tool!

@All6sand7s 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! Thanks Nick!!

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Justin! Cheers

@toddj.hollislaw1292 9 ай бұрын

Can I ask what version of XTool that your using. I want to be able to etch glass quickly. Thanks in advance

@BuildDadBuild 9 ай бұрын

I think that was the xTool D1 10W

@dpfrizz 2 жыл бұрын

Is the xTool D1 a blue laser? I want to get a better pair of glasses than the ones that came with it. Suggestions of laser safety glasses? Thank man!

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it has a blue beam. These are the ones I have and love them! amzn.to/34ilrYm Cheers

@markhaynes7976 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great videos! When I used the cold galvanizing compound on glass it etched the image in black. I thought it would be the white frosted look like yours. Do you have any idea why mine etched black?

@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын

Usually that means you are burning too hot or using too much CGC

@markhaynes7976 Жыл бұрын

@@BuildDadBuild Thanks!!

@kingsleybrett 6 ай бұрын

hi, does xcs software have simular settings to the basic software u are using? cheers mate. love the work!

@BuildDadBuild 6 ай бұрын

Yes

@billkeogh1591 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Nick. First of yours I've watched. You seem to have played / worked with the cylinder engraving tool more than most so I'll ask you. Will this attachment do a small enough diameter to etch the handle of a pool cue? If you think it might, do you have any tips / tricks I might need other than the levelling that you just made very clear. I am buying an Atomstack X7. Also do you suggest air assist? Thanks again for your video. I really like your detailed but Not boring approach.

@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын

Yes on the pool cue. Air assist is going to be more important if you are cutting.

@weltonlocklear7481 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Can you share where you got your base from for the Xtool?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

What base?

@highperformancebassboats Жыл бұрын

Good Job ! You Rock! thanx for sharing

@Cornaynay 2 жыл бұрын

What did you use to clean the compound off the glass once engraving was done?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Lacquer Thinner

@TheFeist77 2 жыл бұрын

have you tried the water cleanable stuff you do ceramic tiles with on glass?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Works great.

@ericbarrientos8205 11 ай бұрын

followed your video. Its a good one, but i had one problem. One of my letters came out kind of 'stretched' out then the others... any idea why that is?

@BuildDadBuild 11 ай бұрын

Usually means your piece is slipping on the rotary.

@vincentlekei1969 Ай бұрын

Hay sweet. Got a questions can you use card stock To engravean image? And can diode laser cut glass? 🤓🧐

@grumpywoodchucker 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff!!!

@sonny089 Жыл бұрын

How do you removed the cold galvanized compound? Do you just wipe it down with a clothe or need some kind of chemical to remove it? Thanks!

@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын

Lacquer thinner

@aztatude Жыл бұрын

What's the process for cleaning off the paint after you're done printing. I'm assuming just use the paint thinner.

@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын

Yup.

@ShyneflowLC 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Nick! Keep kicking ass!!

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Currently taking names... LOL Cheers!

@ShyneflowLC 2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildDadBuild love it bud hahaha

@Boidboiler Жыл бұрын

what kind of spray do you use on the glass before you engrave it? what other options do u have instead of spray?

@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын

Cold Galvenizing compound

@Dhump007 Жыл бұрын

Just curious, how slow is necessary to get "frosted" look with cgc? Mine are mostly greyish.... I have a d1 pro 20w

@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын

Not sure. I haven’t run any with the 20w

@Dhump007 Жыл бұрын

@@BuildDadBuild you said to use "stainless" settings, I believe you were using laserbox at the time, xcs has 3 different stainless settings, I can translate to 20w if I can ever figure out where to start..

@dreamkiss4u 2 жыл бұрын

do you wipe off the rest of the spray with alcohol after the laser burned it and the part that the laser burned stays only or?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

I wipe the rest off with lacquer thinner. Cheers!

@aguirreinzunza Жыл бұрын

Quick question what did you use to put inside the cup so the laser doesnt go through it?

@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын

The transfer agent makes it opaque

@darkone12541 Жыл бұрын

We've been using the rastolium cold galvanizing spray paint, but aint, but our glasses keep coming out with the image black Rather than frosted white. How do I combat that? Thanks

@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын

That’s either too much product or you are running too hot.

@darkone12541 Жыл бұрын

@@BuildDadBuild Will give that a try! Much appreciated.

@najheboyd652 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! How do you get the paint off?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

I use lacquer thinner. Cheers

@pw9176 Жыл бұрын

Hi! I have a question and I hope you can answer it. When you laser engrave onto a pint glass, does it come out smooth or is the glass going to be jagged like it was chipped away?

@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say jagged, but you can feel the roughness of the etch. Cheers

@pw9176 Жыл бұрын

@@BuildDadBuild Would you recommend to put some kind of clear coating over the glass to smooth it all the way around? Thanks for the reply!

@scottmills3744 2 жыл бұрын

have you done a mirror yet, where do you get all your pics from ? i just got my x tool d1 never tried anything like this before

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't done a mirror yet. I get my pics from all over. I design some of them. And find others online. Cheers

@rex-ingaround5801 3 ай бұрын

Great video, only thing is that it’s 2 yrs old, any chance you have a newer video using XCS? I’m super new to engraving and I’m ready to mess up my wife’s kitchen glasses with my new rotary lol

@BuildDadBuild 3 ай бұрын

Use Lightburn.

@MattLaClear 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, game changer. Thank you!

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Cheers!

@jeffreysuper4225 Жыл бұрын

Nice video/tutorial. Did the Duff logo come out square or smaller at the bottom than the top? The finished product was only shown for a blink of a second. It would be nice to see how you handle the "warp", if at all.

@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын

No warp. It was all good. 👍🏻

@jadirahernandez1377 2 жыл бұрын

So what happens if I use a regular spray paint like black or green. Will it work.? Does it etch that color.?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

I really don't know.

@beastg4m3rz Жыл бұрын

If you do the same method but incline on the opposite side. The glass will be prevent to walk down cause it’ll be on the mechanic edge of the roller , acting like a stopper

@mallorikerr4092 2 жыл бұрын

I ordered the new and improved rotary attachment and it finally shipped yesterday. 2-3 weeks hopefully is all I'm waiting for it to travel from Hong Kong to Wisconsin, but who knows how long it will take.

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Its worth it. That thing rocks!

@mallorikerr4092 2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildDadBuild I'm extremely excited.

@ishmaelcampbell5667 2 жыл бұрын

With the glass tapering, how did you determine circumference? Did you use the opening of the glass or the middle of the glass? Any insight is appreciated! Keep up the awesome videos!

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Why do you need circumference? The images are measured by width. If you are concerned with where the image will be placed I would measure the circumference in the middle of the engravable area. Cheers

@breaking_beatz7764 2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildDadBuild are you able to engrave on gun magazines would you say with this laser ?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

@@breaking_beatz7764 Depends on the material of the mag. You may need a transfer agent.

@PileofBrass 6 ай бұрын

Great information. What roller are you using ?

@BuildDadBuild 6 ай бұрын

The original rotary that came with the xTool before they upgraded to the RA2

@PileofBrass 6 ай бұрын

@@BuildDadBuild Oh, that's why I didn't recognize it. Thanks sir.

@TimberWood.Customs 6 ай бұрын

Mine slides when it’s at an angle… any idea how to prevent that? I’m using the ortur rotary

@BuildDadBuild 6 ай бұрын

weight the glass.

@TimberWood.Customs 6 ай бұрын

@@BuildDadBuild I’ll try that.

@GLHF_Dunnskies Жыл бұрын

Alright I'm etching some glass for my brother in law and I found that I have like flaking. So I scrape the coat of etching off and get an alright image but I lose all detail. I guess my ? Is am I supposed to scrape off the etched part?

@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын

That flaking means you’re putting too much product on the glass. Just enough to coat it.

@GLHF_Dunnskies Жыл бұрын

@@BuildDadBuild thank you for getting back with me on the issue I really appreciate it.

@yogi511268 2 жыл бұрын

I can't get my glass to stay still on the rollers, it always moves and my images are slanted... any tips?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Plenty! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jNCcqJtlx6uphqM.html

@Jellede 2 ай бұрын

1:04 is it food safe after lasering? I want to engrave flat melted wine bottles to use as chees plate

@BuildDadBuild 2 ай бұрын

yes

@TimberWood.Customs 6 ай бұрын

I am having a lot of trouble. I do the line test to get the rotations per mm. Then I do and engrave a logo and it is very skewed. So then I go do the line test again, and then get that set to where the two ends meet again, then go back and engrave the logo, well its still skewed. I have the cup flat even though it is slanted. And then when I get any type of engraving, the glass from the engraved part chips. So i try new settings, and nothing seems to work.

@BuildDadBuild 6 ай бұрын

Try weighting the cup so it doesn't slip while engraving.

@TimberWood.Customs 6 ай бұрын

@@BuildDadBuild it doesn’t slip

@BuildDadBuild 6 ай бұрын

Then your belts are loose or the laser head isn't seated properly.

@vincentlekei1969 Ай бұрын

Hay sweet. Got a questions can you use card stock To engravean image using a flat glass And can diode laser cut glass? 🤓🧐

@BuildDadBuild Ай бұрын

diodes can NOT cut glass. Card stock on the inside of the glass can be a "hack" of sorts

@vincentlekei1969 Ай бұрын

@@BuildDadBuild Hi there thanks 🙏🏻😋 hot diggity cool 😎 I’ll try it out. And learned so much from you and done stuff. Thanks

@wimwigman4332 2 жыл бұрын

leuke video om naar te kijken dank

@trinalaw7207 2 жыл бұрын

Colored or tinted glassware. Do we know if we need the spray?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Yea. Anything transparent for the most part

@darenlindley 6 ай бұрын

Bro! I don't know how long it.would.have taken me to think of leveling the rollers brilliant!

@coffence Жыл бұрын

Great video again. Do you think the fry moly would work as the coating?

@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын

You mean remove the coating?

@coffence Жыл бұрын

I mean apply dry moly like you do on metal. I was just wondering if it would would work like the tempera coating.

@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын

Not sure.

@Ghost-bz8qo 2 жыл бұрын

What did you use to strip compound

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Lacquer thinner

@user-nb4id5cx7f Жыл бұрын

What is the wedge you used to level the roller and where can I purchase one.....Great Video answered a lot of questions I had.

@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын

LOL. They’re just wide door stops! amzn.to/3Gqjfhg Cheers!

@user-nb4id5cx7f Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, found your link in Amazon....

@Fixbuildflip-Dustin-Boettcher 2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered mine!!

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Noice!

@gulfcoastguitars2842 2 жыл бұрын

Nick.. I've been experimenting with different mediums for etching glass (Dry Moly, Zinc/Galvanizing, Tempera, Tape, etc...), and have found that most mediums are "about" equal. Side note, at least with the galvanizing I am using, I run a second pass to burn off excess material left behind on first pass.... but, I digress.. The point of my post, and I do have one, is to ask you a question: have you tried using "Rub'n Buff" (get yer mind outta the gutter!) on the etched part of the glass? I have watched several videos of the folks who do chemical etching of glass follow-up with Rub'n Buff to bring color to their glass etchings (gold leaf, copper, ebony, etc...). I am going to experiment on some of my existing test pieces this weekend, but wondered if you had already seen this product. If you see this and are interested in my results... let me know and I'll be happy to share.

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of it, but will check it out. You can share your results on my Discord channel: discord.gg/PTBeEwV9 Cheers!

@gulfcoastguitars2842 2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildDadBuild Just joined and uploaded to #pictures ... enjoy!

@mexidep 2 жыл бұрын

Nick, I appreciate this video, as I'm new to the laser engraving game...my girlfriend wants to personalize and give stemless champagne flutes to her bridesmaids and I think this vid will definitely help me...but my concern is the tulip shape of the glasses...they're actually pink-colored coated steel stemless flutes...so not EXACTLY like the pint glasses, but sort of.....clear as mud?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

You really want to look at the RA2 Pro. It will be SUPER HELPFUL kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gNiGhtx6krWRnZ8.html Cheers!

@jimcarris3258 2 жыл бұрын

They now sell a pro version of the roatating tool. it has different clamps and adapters for any shape. Xtool RAD 2 Pro

@bradirvin3932 2 жыл бұрын

When using the rotary to engrave have you had any issues with the image engraving backwards.

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Only when I’ve had the rotary on the bed backwards

@bradirvin3932 2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildDadBuild I didn't realize I had rotary tool backwards, Thank you Keep up the great videos.

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

@@bradirvin3932 I did the same thing the first time I used it. 👍🏻👍🏻

@mikethompson9745 Жыл бұрын

What did you do to "STRIP" the paint off with? any special technique?

@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын

Lacquer Thinner

@JesusGonzalez-ou1sv 11 ай бұрын

how long did take to laser the duff glass ?

@BuildDadBuild 11 ай бұрын

Bout 30 minutes.

@andyjame44 Жыл бұрын

What is a rolling toolbox?

@ronnorris1504 2 жыл бұрын

This video is great. Only question is what do clean the glass with after engraving. Thanks

@HeggenHomeGoods 2 жыл бұрын

Mineral spirits or lacquer thinner works well.

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

What Craig said! LOL I use lacquer thinner Cheers

@TheFeist77 2 жыл бұрын

would love a redo of this video with the new rotary from xtool.

@kelleycoon2070 2 жыл бұрын

I like your little stand you have for your laptop where’d you get it at.

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Amazon of course! 🤣🤣 amzn.to/3ulbyTo

@kelleycoon2070 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@donaldtimmons7675 2 жыл бұрын

BuildDadBuild, thanks for the code man, saved me 50 bucks. Nice video BTW, enjoyed the education!

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

SWEET!!

@mlarsen77 2 жыл бұрын

How does gravity not cause the glass to slide down the rollers while spinning?

@cowboybigz 2 жыл бұрын

Can this be used to engrave on polymers and metals and how deeply will it engrave on metals?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

It will not etch metal. You need a fiber laser or extremely powerful CO2. You can mark some metals using a transfer agent. Cheers

@terryclair2914 2 жыл бұрын

I have found that shimming the rotary can cause the item, like a large glass, to walk down hill causing the engrave pattern to shift.

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

That's why I did another video showing how to make a jig. I've found anything more than a pint glass doesn't "tilt" all that well. Cheers

@ansostuhmieng 2 жыл бұрын

I solved this problem by just placing a heavy object in the way in the direction of the walk (in my case a tea tin with some weights in it) - cheap, fast, and at least for my purposes results have been great.

@stevenpickett285 2 жыл бұрын

Heyyyyy!!! Thanks for doing a pint glass!

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime, brother. Cheers

@cohode6290 2 жыл бұрын

hello, enjoy your video's. Wanted to pass along a tip. You should try tempura paint instead of the galvanizing spray. I have gotten the same results with tempura paint as the with the spray. Pros: tempura easier to clean up and non toxic, also way cheaper. Cons: takes a bit for a thick coat of tempura to dry, so I use heat gun to flash dry it. Just wanted to pass it on, in case you wanted to give it a shot.

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

There is actually a box of tempura paint sitting in the shop right now! Cheers

@cynthiasparks7545 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! How thick of a coating are you putting on? Mine is streaky and see thru after like 5 coats

@cohode6290 2 жыл бұрын

@@cynthiasparks7545 I personally use a foam brush and one heavy coat of tempura paint. Lightly drag the tempura with one stroke, dont go over it again without reloading your foam brush.

@TheDanzman1211 2 жыл бұрын

@@cohode6290 Did you mean Tempera? I have been looking for tempura paint but none found!

@cohode6290 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheDanzman1211 Yes, bad spelling on my part.

@liquidforce-ml5lf 27 күн бұрын

I'm genuinely asking this... at 12mm/second, how long did it take to etch that image? I'm currently following your steps for a 3"x3" logo on a beer mug, and it's saying it's gonna take almost 8 hours! Is that about right?

@BuildDadBuild 26 күн бұрын

Sounds close. Depends on how detailed the image is.

@liquidforce-ml5lf 26 күн бұрын

@BuildDadBuild appreciate the reply. I realized about halfway thru my etching that you said 12mm per SECOND... and I was an idiot and set it to 12mm per MINUTE 😅 at least this was just a test piece! Appreciate your videos, brother!

@SheCanDoItToo Жыл бұрын

Doorstop 🤯 Thanks Nick!

@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

@thefilthelement 2 жыл бұрын

Do you just wash the excess paint off with water? Acetone?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

I use lacquer thinner.

@arthurjonesbey9999 2 жыл бұрын

Can you use regular spray paint for this?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I don't know. Haven't tried it. Cheers

@jeremymoore4905 2 жыл бұрын

Can you engrave on glass like this with the ortur?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Sure can.

@jeremymoore4905 2 жыл бұрын

what wattage?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

@@jeremymoore4905 that laser is 10w. You could probably do it with the 5watt, you’ll need to tune your settings.

@zaluskissweettreats 2 жыл бұрын

What rotary tool are you using .

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

This one: www.xtool.com/collections/accessory/products/rotary-attachment-risers-8-packs-for-d1 Cheers

@queenbvanity727 2 ай бұрын

I use that spray can but doesn't give me that frosting etching. It gives me that black etching

@BuildDadBuild 2 ай бұрын

You’re using too much.

@chrisdixonstudios Жыл бұрын

Te best solutions keep. it. so. simple!

@jamesc2212 2 жыл бұрын

Have you used the tempura paint method?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

I have not. But I do have tempura paint sitting in a box in the garage...LOL

@jamesc2212 2 жыл бұрын

Try it pleassse

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesc2212 coming soon brother…coming soon

@EtchinAaronslaserworkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Hey where do I find big rolls of masking tape brotha

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

I just order them on Amazon: amzn.to/3AVcdx6 Cheers

@EtchinAaronslaserworkshop 2 жыл бұрын

@@BuildDadBuild keep on keeping on bud,cheers brotha

@EtchinAaronslaserworkshop 2 жыл бұрын

Like your vidz

@vincentlekei1969 18 күн бұрын

Hi Nick . Got a dum question on Flat Glass for a laser. Laser glass Acrylic etching

@BuildDadBuild 18 күн бұрын

You’ll have to do a speed and power grid for best settings.

@vincentlekei1969 16 күн бұрын

@@BuildDadBuild thanks done that . Going to do another power test. I saw your on call galvanize compound spray paint so got the paint. Hope this actually works. .

@timmorris8932 Жыл бұрын

That is one janky ass setup. I love it!

@SarmadAlraed 2 жыл бұрын

thanks

@UndeadArmy420 Жыл бұрын

You think this would work on clear acrylic?

@BuildDadBuild Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't want to try and get that off on clear acrylic. Try tempura paint.

@UndeadArmy420 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ryananderson6696 2 жыл бұрын

SO SIMPLE! man now I can’t help but think about making a 3D printed model to be printed that holds the entire piece but can be adjustable ?….

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Knock yourself out! Think of this as a jumping off point. Let me know what you come up with!! Cheers

@vincentlekei1969 19 күн бұрын

Oh my gosh Wowzers. Can this be done on a 5W laser? lol

@BuildDadBuild 18 күн бұрын

I believe so.

@vincentlekei1969 16 күн бұрын

@@BuildDadBuild sweet 😁 thanks

@lexispapi 2 жыл бұрын

How long did it take?

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

20 minutes? Cheers

@rickparma 2 жыл бұрын

Bro please tell me you watched the Xtool d1 20w livestream..... Dude KILLER....... THEY BUILT A 20W DIODE LASER THAT YOU JUST SWAP OUT FOR THE 5 0R 10 W IN YOUR D1....

@BuildDadBuild 2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! They're supposed to be shipping me one to play with! Cheers