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Post by dlinderm on Dec 10, 2017 19:19:36 GMT
Is it possible to etch glass with the laser? Specifically, wine bottles or wine glasses?
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Post by dlinderm on Dec 10, 2017 19:23:41 GMT
Sorry, didn’t realize I was posting to projects and not general discussion...
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Post by Jerry on Dec 12, 2017 8:18:29 GMT
At work we have a very powerfull laser and when we cut aluminum it is too reflective. So we coat it with milk of magnesia or an aerosol laser spray.
This coating is dull. You might need to do this to the glass also. Then again, it might cause a big heat build up and break the glass, I don't know.
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Post by Derek the Admin on Dec 12, 2017 14:13:40 GMT
I would not try it. I would use acrylic instead of glass.
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Post by aforww on Dec 12, 2017 17:38:30 GMT
What you could do, is use the laser to make a stencil on some adhesive vinyl or something. Then use glass etching cream with that.
Derek's Edit: Be sure to check that the vinyl is LASER SAFE. Many vinyls release corrosive gas when lased.
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Post by Derek the Admin on Dec 12, 2017 21:54:49 GMT
What you could do, is use the laser to make a stencil on some adhesive vinyl or something. Then use glass etching cream with that. This is why you get to be the moderator. Good idea. Derek's Edit: Be sure to check that the vinyl is LASER SAFE. Many vinyls release corrosive gas when lased. |
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Post by aforww on Dec 12, 2017 22:10:24 GMT
What you could do, is use the laser to make a stencil on some adhesive vinyl or something. Then use glass etching cream with that. This is why you get to be the moderator. Good idea. And here I thought it was the countless hours I put into the forum.  But thank you lol. |
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Post by Derek the Admin on Dec 12, 2017 22:13:50 GMT
Ya, that too.
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Post by Jason R on Dec 27, 2017 8:08:25 GMT
What you could do, is use the laser to make a stencil on some adhesive vinyl or something. Then use glass etching cream with that. Should NOT use the laser to cut vinyl. It may cause a chemical reaction causing super fast corrosion. Look up cutting vinyl with a laser and you’ll see that it is a big no-no for your safety. |
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Post by Derek the Admin on Dec 27, 2017 14:17:57 GMT
Great point Jason. You can find vinyl that is laser safe however. You are very much correct though that you should not use conventional vinyl for lasing. I'll edit my above post to note that.
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But thank you lol. 