Laser Tape

[Nikhil Patel]

Hi, i am new to the forum and i was just wondering if anyone could help me figure out what this product is.
I came across a video and 15seconds into the video they use something called 'laser tape'.. i was just wondering if anyone knew where i could get it or somthing similar it? I know laserbit supply a product called LiquaMask but for a product that costs $40 it costs like $95 to ship to the UK :s. I have provided a link to the video below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tvt2JncIusk&feature=channel_video_title

Thanks

Nikhil

[Michael Hunter]

You'd be better searching for "sandblasting film" or "sandblasting resist" and then refining it for "laserable".

Be aware that many of the sandblast resist films are PVC based - a nono for us laser users, so you need to find a mylar or rubber based one.

Alternatively, why not just laser the glass directly?

[Robert Walters]

http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgizmo.com.mx%2FPhotobrasi ve.html&sl=es&tl=en&hl=&ie=UTF-8

[Mike Null]

Robert

That's exactly what it is.

[Nikhil Patel]

Hi,
Thanks for your help that was just what i was looking for. I wanted to use it as an alternative to LiquaMask, as i wanted to engrave onto something and use Rub N Buff to colour fill the engraving, but because the surface was quite rough the Rub N Buff was hard to remove from around the engraving.

Thanks for your help

[Robert Walters]

Robert

That's exactly what it is.

So, did you order some yet?

[David Takes]

Laser tapes or laser masks for sandblasting are most commonly made of a material (polyester) that is PVC-free. The manufacturers know that PVC is a major issue for laser engraving, so they formulate these tapes without it. Ikonics Imaging (Photobrasive) does have a distributor in the UK, and I am sure there are other suppliers who offer a similar product. I personally use Lazer's Edge mask from Specialty Tapes.

[Mike Null]

Robert

I use another material which to avoid debate I will not mention.

Since I do not have a rotary device I engrave mine flat and then transfer to bottles or glasses.;)

[paul mott]

Mike,

Now you have half of us wondering just what you do use :confused:

Paul.

[Mike Null]

V-v-v-vi-vin. Darn I just can't get it out.

[Dan Hintz]

V-v-v-vi-vin. Darn I just can't get it out.
<Whoop> <Whoop> Warning! Warning! Someone is about to mention the 'V' word. Please don your flame suits immediately! <Whoop> <Whoop> :D