View Full Version : help - engraving on mother of pearl
Ian Malings
09-02-2005, 5:39 PM
has anyone had success engraving on mother of pearl?
any clue for settings on a 45 watt Epilog?
Bruce Volden
09-02-2005, 6:17 PM
Ian,
How "thick" is the MOP? I have engraved lots of MOP that I bought as sheet goods (extremely thin) and have had ~ OK~ results. I run, on my machine, 15%power/25% speed 300DPI, 25w CO2. I have had an occasional burn through?(glue joint?). My experience is with the inlaying of MOP, and with these extremely thin sheets I often will double up on them. Also I usually colorfill to accent the engraving. I love working with MOP, Paua...etc.
What is your application? Bruce
James Stokes
09-02-2005, 7:48 PM
I engrave true mother of pearl for guitars, With a 30 watt laser I use 100 power 5 ips
Ian Malings
09-02-2005, 9:58 PM
MOP is about 2.5mm thick
thx for the tips
i have a small amount of samples to try and i didn't want to screw up!
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