Unfortunately our engraver isn't powerful enough to engrave metal. The only other material we had that was non-absorbent was plastic. This is obviously not the best to use because acetone eats it away, but it's all I've found as of yet :/ I used several different settings to experiment with and the last one was the most successful. When I did my right hand, I scraped a little too vigorously and took a layer off the stamp. Now it looks kinda vintage-y lol. Anyways, I'm super pleased with my first stamp on my right hand :D I used two coats Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Whirlwind White and L.A. Colors black (my favorite black for stamping) all topped with Seche Vite.
How do you like it?
so you used a laser engraver on plastic to make those designs? They look great!
ReplyDeleteWow how cool is that to be able to make your own designs. But I wonder how the laser ingraver works. Do you insert some kind of photo that it goes by? Or how...
ReplyDeleteSo cool! And it turned out awesome :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks guys!
ReplyDelete@Ida Pie, The engraver works basically like a printer. I had to find a pic I like and convert it to the right file type, fiddle around with it to make it look right and then I set the laser's power and speed to try and get the effect I want. A little more complicated than a printer, but you still use a computer screen to set it up.
Whooeee! These are awesome! Where do you work that you have a laser engraver? There are some laser printers and plasma cutters at my school; I'll have to try doing my own mega stamp plate
ReplyDeleteI work in book and gift store. We engrave keychains, bookmarks, plaques and the like for our customers on demand. Most engravers only take large orders, so by doing small custom order we kinda cater to a niche market.
ReplyDeleteWow! I want to work where you do now, lol!
ReplyDeleteThat's really cute how you made your own design!
Oh that's absolutely genius that you made yours. I love damask too.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous.