How to Create Amazing Color Tiles on a Portable Laser Engraver

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Today we are going to walk through step by step instructions on how to create amazing color tiles on a laser engraver. I show you how to engrave a test print and get your magic numbers for the perfect color on your painted color tiles! I am using an Ortur Laser Master 2 desktop laser engraver.
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@18mtoo 2 жыл бұрын

I know this sounds a little soupy but when a person gives so much help it fills me with joy. This is a top drawer example of how to share...

@richardpogue4959 9 ай бұрын

Definitely one of the best videos on this topic I’ve seen as of yet. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

@hdturpen 2 жыл бұрын

Just a quick suggestion. Being an auto painter I would suggest using a grease and wax remover rather than lacquer thinner or acetone. These both are petroleum based and and do have oils in them. The grease and wax remover will prepare the material more cleanly. Thanks for your videos.

@TheEdgeofTech 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll give it a shot!

@babbagebrassworks4278 Жыл бұрын

Checked what my hardware store had today. Degreaser is right next to acetone, others have said degreaser is better for cleaning. Will try that first.

@johnhubbard6262 4 ай бұрын

Bingo, being a contractor I say the same. I have tried them all and Krud Kutter is the safest most effective I have found. Wipes clean, you can use it on food prep surfaces but it cleans better than TSP.

@jf5336 4 ай бұрын

@@johnhubbard6262Hi, which version of KK? Presume it's the "kitchen degreaser"?

@johnhubbard6262 4 ай бұрын

Original, one gallon@@jf5336

@newzerozeroone 3 жыл бұрын

In case anyone out there is having problems with peeling, bubbling or cracking paint Rustoleum support has told me it takes 2 weeks for your paint to cure completely before you should paint over it or clear coat. Just an FYI I learned the hard way. Montana paints is an acrylic paint that cures in 24 hours if you need an alternative.

@ruftime 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Light burn and it’s developer’s are awesome😎

@cuckoorunranch 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! Your series has been amazing, easy to follow and executed with perfection. I look forward to seeing more of these . :-)

@skaramicke 3 жыл бұрын

When dithering, the dots that make up the “lighter” area are black too so they will use the same percentage power as the larger black area in the letter S. The reason it doesn’t burn down to the white of the tile is that it ramps the laser power up and down as it enters into a black area of the image and it doesn’t have time enough to ramp all the way up to max power, so it doesn’t cut far enough. There are white spots in the areas where several dither dots are close enough together for the ramp to reach closer to the peak. So if you want to make sure it is red and only red you should not use dithering. Instead you could get away with grayscale aka passthrough, but you’d have to guess and test the percentages. A more sure way to control the values is to split the bitmap into different images and set them up separately in lightburn with the values from the test tile for each layer.

@markfarrer1162 Жыл бұрын

Could you do it as a two tone image where a grey tone is a consistent reduced power and then the black is a higher power setting? Or could you do it as a second pass on the "black" section to burn all the way through the paint?

@white6oy2532 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all you do, I got my laser yesterday and I'm painting my tiles for tests today.

@Shadowman-in9zj 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining how to use gimp, I was having a hard time trying to figure it out, keep up the good work :)

@kennethd2643 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid, thank you. Getting ready to retire and have a cnc and laser in my shop. Seen something like this but yours is the best I have seen!

@jbouza09 2 жыл бұрын

I'm learning more every day, thank you. I actually like the texture you get from the reaction of the clearcoat over the paint. What I did was let it dry, run the air bubbles out of it and shoot another coat and voila !! a textured (by accident) finish.

@charlesjenkins7652 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all of your great content. I'm new to laser burning and I find your videos very helpful and well put together. Thanks for all that you do.

@mitchellraynard4432 3 жыл бұрын

dude your killing it with these videos, informative, full of awesome ideas and entertaining for an instructional video.

@nicktraviglia4423 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial sir! Seriously, so great compared to others. I now am good at etching on tile because of you🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

@thatboyrobin1556 2 жыл бұрын

When I’m in your channel I feel like I kid in a candy store. Thanks for ensuring the world. 🌎

@goodgoat3096 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, glad that I found this channel. I have the same laser and look forward to more videos.

@kschaffer6978 3 жыл бұрын

Another informative video Jim. Picked up one of these lasers after having seen Garret on one of your videos with the hulk tile. Been doing the permanent tiles with some old family photos. Really amazing. Keep up the great job with the 3D printers and now the laser.

@ericbenson2007 3 жыл бұрын

how do you display the tiles once they are done?

@wrenchowl 3 жыл бұрын

Jim nice job on vid i have my laser coming on tues can't wait to tune it up and start burning,enjoyed the way you present the also.

@drjonesnjobvu7236 3 жыл бұрын

J need a laser

@dmaher2007 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best explanation videos I have seen using this laser. Really great detail for people starting out and you don't over complicate your instructions. Just subscribed to your channel. Cheers.

@TheEdgeofTech 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@slawdogshenanigans 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thank you! The swatches is an awesome idea. For family photos just curious, what colors would you use to paint the tiles? Two colors or one? Just bought the LASER Master 2 and trying to dial this in to make coasters for a wedding gift. Thanks!

@EduardoTorresDeMadera 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is indeed a great tutorial that made me amazed there are no limits. You are a great speaker. Very clear and easy to follow process, and right to the point. These are the kind of videos that I enjoy most. Keep up the good work. I am now a happy subscriber. Enjoy your holidays.

@scottkriskie8535 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Love the Shinedown tile. I will def be giving it a shot.

@michaelmiddleton5996 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video... thanks so much for the detailed descriptions!!!

@TheEdgeofTech 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@aliceevraets2274 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video. Keep more coming. Easy to understand especially for us new laser uasers.

@kgleatherworks1497 3 жыл бұрын

This video will change someone's life. Thank you mate.

@joeblogs4146 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That makes your work (probably ) faster , brilliant stuff

@adventureswithmemawngpaw137 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, my laser is on the way. Can't wait to try this....keep the videos coming. What would happen if you tried more layers of different colors. Say 2 or maybe 3 colors under the black.....

@cutflower36 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining this, very good information.

@SuperFuzzyman123 3 жыл бұрын

Your the man Jim, most underrated channel by far

@loveabovehate2023 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Video Thank You from the UK

@nickbayliss9110 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

@rvlifestylelivin 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing info! I had to like sub and comment for you and watched to end ;) thank you for sharing this valuable info!! it gave me ideas for multiple colors on one tile burning at different levels ;)

@cw4608 3 жыл бұрын

This is fabulous info! Thank you i will do my first color tiles today.

@TheEdgeofTech 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Let me know how it goes!

@jayrome8764 2 жыл бұрын

This video is gold man! Thanks for the walkthrough!!!!

@matthewadkinssr.2358 3 жыл бұрын

Thank for the video... helps with deciding the route and laser to go with !! Keep Rockin!

@TheEdgeofTech 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@jocelynmyre1424 3 жыл бұрын

love your videos, thanks, I am learning to use programs so your details in programming is certainly an excellent way to play with my laser once I receive it.

@ptailor8139 Жыл бұрын

I love this, So educational and everything is shown step by step in simple steps,Thank you

@3DHP 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video Jim.You have Inspired me to what to get a Laser Printer when money allows.Still watching.

@TheEdgeofTech 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

@DK-pj4wt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this. This is giving me soooooo many ideas going forward.

@tedspens 2 жыл бұрын

That is so cool! I ordered a laser for engraving pens and wondering what else I can do with it. Looks like I should stock up on spray paint and tiles because I'm gonna do a lot of these. Thanks!

@ajiswasono8322 3 жыл бұрын

Oh God..This is awesome..You have open my mind..I use my dioda laser only on wood and leather..Now I will try on tile like you do..thanks for new idea..

@madmadeira1 3 жыл бұрын

I discover your youtube channel and its great content dont understant how you so little subscribers. Dont give up, and as you say "keep burning".

@bairfreedom 3 жыл бұрын

Man! You could totally make a geeked out kitchen or shower with these! Fun Times!

@sgardner 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Learnt a few new things from your video, simple things like pressing shift with frame in lightburn. Thanks again.

@nosurname9652 3 жыл бұрын

What should I say - you made my day man. Really good idea and nice work.

@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy 2 жыл бұрын

*Great videos Jim!* Seems we have a lot of the same content! Hey, to fix your screen, go to Settings --> Toolbar Icon Size and scrub left with the slider. Love your channel!

@bredehenriksen4497 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome, ordered this printer 1 week go, can't wait! Great video!

@TheEdgeofTech 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, l hope it helps when you get yours! Thanks for watching!

@bredehenriksen4497 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheEdgeofTech This was very helpfull, many great tips and links. And the cork at the end, ordered it right away😂😎 keep it coming bud, great videos as always, greetings from Norway

@TheEdgeofTech 3 жыл бұрын

@@bredehenriksen4497 Thank you!

@eevanskiteboards 3 жыл бұрын

awesome video. well made and great instructions. thanks

@kylehall5894 3 жыл бұрын

This is unreal! Going to have to get a laser engraver next ahaha

@TheEdgeofTech 3 жыл бұрын

HAHA it's addicting!!

@johnhubbard6262 4 ай бұрын

Three years ago I know, but I was so impressed with your comment on PPE, your 20 years from now self is going to reap the benefits of that, just like I reaped the whirlwind ignoring it. A point to consider is if you are worried about absorbing something through your skin, as you should be, you need to consider the fumes, your eyes will soak stuff up much faster than your skin, and do much more damage over time. Your painting outside in a breeze is huge when added up over time.

@trentcecrle73 3 жыл бұрын

I put a very light pencil mark x in the center of my tile, position the laser in the center of the graphic, fire and square the tile to the work surface.

@danielmolinadantes4463 3 жыл бұрын

This is so awesome. I’m going to buy a laser engraver as a gift for my sisters. They’re so excited. Something I noticed that works better for me, is when I spray the paint, I firmly hold the button rather than pressing it multiple times during the coloring of the tile. Thank you!!

@digbicmcgeegaming2581 3 жыл бұрын

ive seen a few of your vids but this one was the subscribe. Sooo helpful. Cheers brother.

@adamburgi8600 3 жыл бұрын

Great information. My Ortur is on order so I am out here in youtube land trying to soak up all this information and I know i will be watching this video again for sure. Great information.

@brentf9616 2 жыл бұрын

Wicked video man, as usual. Just starting out and they're all a huge help!

@AmipazlimazJak Ай бұрын

Just learned so much from your video! Can't wait to try it out 🌈

@Makooo22 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent work! I congratulate you!

@pqgscott Жыл бұрын

Perfect! Just what i was looking for!

@chefranylaitenu7731 Жыл бұрын

This video is super inspiring thank you so much! 🌈

@munchkinstew5523 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos! Very interesting and helpful

@hotfuzz1913 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial greatly appreciated 👍

@pmiller4421 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, keep them coming

@TheEdgeofTech 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

@laurac4562 Жыл бұрын

excellent explanation on how to use the test tiles. new to this and this is best explanation I have watched because I actually understood what was going on with the colors. thanks

@dr4g0nl0rd8 10 ай бұрын

Great vid! Awesome tips and I like your approach...keep up the great work!

@emieldebruijn4804 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! thanks for your good ideas and tips! I am gonna test my new ortur master 2 on this project like yours.. Wish me luck and have a good day!

@astrnmr 3 жыл бұрын

Jim, fantastic video. Hadn't thought about using test tiles for the colors. If you want to save time drying, use a heat gun on low heat. I can layer paint on a tile and be ready to engrave in about 5 min with the paint fully dried.

@TheEdgeofTech 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I'll have to try that!!

@kkyl5175 3 жыл бұрын

any cheap heat gun will do the job?

@jimslasercreations2221 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim, watched this video numerous times and I was wondering if you could use more color layers on one tile for different color effects? Like a white tile with black, gold and red, is that something that would work? Different power levels may produce different colors. Keep up the great work and love your videos.

@SwervingLemon Жыл бұрын

He actually does that on canvas in a different video. Yes, it works!

@fespinosa434 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Love your channel.

@DrDrax-tz8xv 3 жыл бұрын

Add a vacuum to the area, this removes the burned paint so that the debris is reduced. While some would say use air assist, in this case, that would tend to want to lift the paint as it's still very soft from localized heating.

@RyanNiemer 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool stuff. I actually watched another of your videos about the canvases being painted, and tried something similar on my glowforge. Should have watched this one first because I didn't take the time to make a test lol, I also didn't use the same type of canvas that you used. I got impatient and didn't take the time to dial things in. Also used craft paint and not spray paint. I tend to get ahead of myself sometimes lol

@TheEdgeofTech 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Let me know if it works on the Glowforge because people are asking! I hope this video helped!

@tweddelltrumpet 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, thank you!

@katherinetruong278 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you! Can't wait to try it, but I'm just wondering if we can do the same thing on the canvas?

@QuixoticEnt 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great video and has helped me a lot with my own tile burning. However, there are two things. First, the lines in the burn test are at the default 6000 mm/min, which jiggles the crap out of my table (things have fallen off). Second, the "gray" area is supposed to be dots burned at the maximum power set, in your case 30. Shouldn't that have resulted in a bunch of white dots instead of the red? I did notice there are some white spots. Is there any way to know how much to compensate for the apparent loss of power (or whatever it is) that results in the lighter burn in the halftone areas?

@jakerazmataz852 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm retired and don't want to mess with paint and acetone. Make sure to post a vid when they come out with an easier way to change color.😁

@TheEdgeofTech Жыл бұрын

Will do!

@Keera04 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for an amazing video! You do great learning novices like me new stuff! 🤓 appreciate that you take your time and show all steps ❤️ Keep u the good work 💪🙌

@M.MDesignz 9 ай бұрын

Love this step by step tutorial, I am completely new and this helped a lot! I subscribed so I hope to find more step by step for the two trees laser

@darylwayne611 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video ! You are a natural, thank you for sharing, you made this easy to understand! All the best!

@brianhealy9360 3 жыл бұрын

great video. i spraypaint a lot. the "dry and recoat " times are in the fine print on the side of the cans. Rustoleum paints are very sensitive to this. your video was so good i subscribed . love your enthusiasm and your instructions are very clear

@BillVerstege Жыл бұрын

I've learned rushing re-coat times using Rustoleum will ruin a paint job in a heartbeat. I'll bet that the time between the final black and the first clear coat was less than 48 hours, and that is what caused the crackling. Now, I always give extra time, usually an extra day to cure, so as not to screw up the paint.

@pabloleon2013 Ай бұрын

Exelente video . Gracias saludos desde Bolivia

@bdwoodworking6411 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Thank you

@laynehowe2945 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. I'm learning a lot from you. Thanks.

@juanalbertocorniel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Was the Metálica with the same process?

@drezster 3 жыл бұрын

23k subscribers? This is a crime. Awesome content and cool tiles. Thanks, mate.

@edmelzark1069 6 ай бұрын

Great information Thank you, Ed

@007donj 10 ай бұрын

Great videp. Just received my Octur 3 .

@martinsmith3047 3 жыл бұрын

great video ... I am only starting and this will be a great help

@przemysawkuchta7236 2 жыл бұрын

I need to check that out, but as other ppl did - so with removal of the paint with acetone after engraving. I already had a great effects just with white spray

@logan2893 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial!

@robaartcraft3970 3 жыл бұрын

the most elaborate video i have seen

@humbertogarcia7317 3 жыл бұрын

Great job! I truly enjoyed your video. I’m in the market for a laser, as soon as I get it, I will create a Jeep Weather Station for my USAF active duty daughter stationed in Japan. Howdy from Texas!!!

@The57MetLady 2 жыл бұрын

Genius!!! thanks for sharing

@xSensu 3 жыл бұрын

Nice thank you. What about doing one of those tiles with no paint for engraving into tile but not knowing how much power you should use?

@coreymatlak3989 3 жыл бұрын

u r blowin my mind dawg

@andrewwatts1997 3 жыл бұрын

That's a really neat technique. I hope it translates well over to a 100 watt lasercutter. Gonna have to do allot of testing I think XD

@seanjohnson310 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought the ortur master 2, 20w.. Just waiting on delivery, this is exactly how I want to use it, this is absolutely stunning. I've seen some ceramic circles on Ali, my idea is to paint them different colours and to laser cut numbers and a designs into them to make custom. Made poker chips, do you think this would work?

@AvocadoAtrocity 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing. Thanks 🙏

@fishinchicks2009 2 жыл бұрын

I APPRECIATE YOU!! HONESTLY!! THANK YOU!! Just bought the Da Gim V3 plug in from your link 🙂 Ter

@timesparsenjr7479 3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried mod podge? It’s a sealer as well, you can seal the tile and then spray the acrylic clear if the tile is sticky from the mod podge. My wife has transferred photos onto 4x4 tiles using mod podge and then I would spray with an acrylic sealer.