Shaddy Dedmore
09-16-2004, 4:00 PM
I remember seeing a pic posted here of an etched album, they did it through tape then painted it gold.
I looked for it, but I must have been searching for the wrong words.
Anyway
I bought a book from the local craft warehouse. First, I used too much power and went through the outer layer (the center part of my "O"'s fell out). And then when I spray painted, the paint leached under the making tape.
Now that I inadvertantly created a practice piece, I can figure out the power settings, but what about the tape? I think when the laser burns through the paper mask I'm using, it heats and curls the edges a little bit. It also might be the Texture of the leather, and the masking I'm using can't seal the little grooves.
Any tips for a better paint mask? (unless I need a different paint, whatever will work)
Thanks
I looked for it, but I must have been searching for the wrong words.
Anyway
I bought a book from the local craft warehouse. First, I used too much power and went through the outer layer (the center part of my "O"'s fell out). And then when I spray painted, the paint leached under the making tape.
Now that I inadvertantly created a practice piece, I can figure out the power settings, but what about the tape? I think when the laser burns through the paper mask I'm using, it heats and curls the edges a little bit. It also might be the Texture of the leather, and the masking I'm using can't seal the little grooves.
Any tips for a better paint mask? (unless I need a different paint, whatever will work)
Thanks