The Impossible Made Possible: Engrave Photos on Glass with Diode Lasers

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Engraving photos on glass is a stunning way to create personalized gifts or display cherished memories. However, traditional methods can be difficult, making it seem nearly impossible to achieve professional-looking results at home. But fear not! In this video, you'll discover the revolutionary technique for engraving photos on glass using a diode laser. You'll learn step-by-step how to transform your favorite photographs into stunning laser-etched designs on glass, with laser precision and stunning clarity. Whether you're an artist, DIY enthusiast, or just curious about new technologies, this video is a must-see. Unlock the secrets of glass engraving with diode lasers, and discover the future of this captivating art.
00:00 Intro
00:34 Safety Precautions
00:52 TLDR Version
01:39 The Steps
01:50 Step 1 - Cleaning the Glass
02:16 Step 2 - Transfer Medium
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03:24 Step 3 - Power and Speed
04:04 Step 4 - Design
05:19 Step 5 - Engraving
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@MellowpineLasers 9 ай бұрын

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@HomeMadeCnc Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the education. Awesome job on the video's as well!

@MellowpineLasers Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@BigDawgBrett Жыл бұрын

Outstanding video

@MellowpineLasers Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

@KatoriaLuke Жыл бұрын

Dear Sir. Thank you for offering 7 day laser engraving lessons. I've been doing Laser engraving as a hobby using my Neje Laser Engraver for several years and is very interested to learn more from you after seeing your all your KZfaq presentations. Very kind of you. Thank you

@MellowpineLasers Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words.

@StumblingBumblingIdiot Жыл бұрын

Another great video! Keep bringing the knowledge.

@MellowpineLasers Жыл бұрын

Thank you.... These days I wait for your comment after posting the video :D

@Bo_Hazem Жыл бұрын

Wonderful videos, mate. Also this one is less echoing compared to the previous video I watched.😜

@MellowpineLasers Жыл бұрын

Lol yeah, upgraded my audio recording setup 😁

@Kevo20 11 ай бұрын

Amazing video, thank you. I'm still trying to figure my laser out, It's a Neje Master 2 Max 30W so these videos help.

@MellowpineLasers 11 ай бұрын

Glad its helpful

@KRich408 2 ай бұрын

You can actually engrave on glass without a coating, it's a process you need something black under the glass they won't ignite! It melt! Power and speed are very finicky from machine to machine I have done it and broke a lot of glass , um still trying to get the settings perfect. I'm using a Roly LaserMATIC 20w with it set to 10w . The way in this video is definitely better for beginners.

@ajoriordan Жыл бұрын

Great video. Would this also allow the glass to be lit from the edge (wave guiding through the glass) with a LED array to emphasise the image? Thanks Alan

@MellowpineLasers Жыл бұрын

Hi Alan, you can do that, but how it would turn out depends on the image.

@jakerazmataz852 11 ай бұрын

Do you use the same methods for mirrors, without the paint?

@MellowpineLasers 11 ай бұрын

Yes, you can use the same method for mirror but the thickness of the coating can be an issue some times.

@Santriell 11 ай бұрын

You can also just paint the glass white, then black on top, then laser it :)

@MrCatfarmer Жыл бұрын

Watched your video about etching ceramic tiles today. I tried it. White, inch tile. White Satin Rustoleum spray paint painted both ways, north south east west. Let paint dry to late this afternoon. Did several tiles but didn’t bother with a test grid. Just figured I’d do each tile at different settings. The last tile, power was 100 percent and speed was 20in. All it did was just burn the paint away. Didn’t touch the tile. The laser is an Atezr P20. It’s new and I’ve only been at it a week now.

@MellowpineLasers Жыл бұрын

Hi, the settings you used are way too high. I use something around 160 inches/min (~ 4000 mm/min) at 60% power on my 20W xTool. Please run a power test grid to avoid wasting material and time. I also have a video on making the test grid if you want to learn that.

@MrCatfarmer Жыл бұрын

@@MellowpineLasers Thanks, I will try a test grid. Don’t expect it to work though. I tried different settings and none worked. I would have thought full power with slow speed would etch the ceramic but only removed the paint. It took three passes to cut through .20” plywood 100 power and 7 speed.

@TheFalconJetDriver Жыл бұрын

I had a similar experience with a brand new laser it turned out that the power was being limited in the console settings not the setting that we all make changes with where we make speed and power changes. I do not recall what line I had to change but that fixed my problem! 😁🛫 To look at the settings in the console type $$ and return this will display the lines with the settings.

@MrCatfarmer Жыл бұрын

@@TheFalconJetDriver Thanks for the tip, I will check that out. Making a test pattern right now.

@MrCatfarmer Жыл бұрын

@@TheFalconJetDriver I don’t know where on the screen to type $$ in light burn.

@bethankfullhallelujah1435 Жыл бұрын

Wow no1

@MellowpineLasers Жыл бұрын

Lol, thank you.

@coachalan22 6 ай бұрын

What do you think about using Oramask for glass engravings

@MellowpineLasers 6 ай бұрын

As far as I know, Oramask consists of PVC, which is an extremely dangerous material to be laser cut or engraved because it produces chlorine gas which can be harmful if inhaled and can also corrode your laser machine and damage it. So, it is not a good idea to use Oramask for glass engraving or any other laser project.

@Reviews-Tidbits 8 ай бұрын

What about black card stock behind the glass?

@MellowpineLasers 8 ай бұрын

Yes, placing a black cardstock behind the glass also works. I have discussed that method in my "How to laser engrave glass" video. However, I've observed that it works well for images without extensive shading. For images with substantial shading, painting the glass is the better choice.

@darjeeling3 6 ай бұрын

Are there any fumes?

@MellowpineLasers 6 ай бұрын

Yes, there would be fumes. We use acrylic paint as transfer medium and when the laser hits the surface the paint is vaporized and it would have fumes, but as long as you do it in a well ventilated room or smoke purifier you are good.