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I had the same problem a couple years ago with Photograv. I agree with David Rust. Open the Photograv image in a photo editing program(Photoshop, Photopaint, etc), convert to 1-bit black and white,...

Phyllis,
Have you tried going straight to the laser from the computer ethernet card with the cable, bypassing the router? I have had devices connected to a router that would not show up on the...

This is some what easy to do. Attached is a step by step way to do it (overlap circles .cdr). Most steps can be combined without re-selecting the image. Sorry my instructions may be hard to follow, I...

I use Krylon Fusion for all acrylic and glass mirror, it works great. It dries to touch in a short time. But if you use a backing material on the mirror it will stick. Krylon Fusion has a 5-7 day...

On some mirror, the paint on the back side has what appears to be fine brush strokes (ridges) in it. This will also cause a banding effectin photos. I try to stick with mirror that has a very smooth...

I have noticed that using air assist when rastering acrylic tends to make the etching a little brighter (white). I was rastering some black acrylic and had the air assist on. Half way through the...

For the Photoshop users that would like different dither method than the standard PS 1-bit Bitmap Dither, I found this freeware filter for different dither effects (Threshold dithering, Error...

Its been awhile since I ordered any tile from them. But Im sure it was under $2.00 per 4.25" square tile. Depended on tile size and order qty. I would suggest giving them a call for more accurate...

I would contact 3Score, I have purchased tile from them without a dealership. I think the dealer portion may be if you want to be a distributor for their products. But I am not sure of that.
Jim

I agree with you Dee.
But I would use suppliers photos (if allowed) for blank displays to show a product that I offer before it is etched (glasses, plaques, clocks, etc.). As for the final engraved...

Sorry I forgot the picture
Jim

Inkscape 0.46 (freeware) has a gear generator. Under Effects--Render---Gear. It allows you to set (Number of Teeth - Circle pitch, px - Pressure angle). Attached is a screen shot of the settings and...

Peck and Rodne

The "ridges" or coin effect is something I get on all acrylic (extruded and cast) when cutting. Except for 1/4" Extruded, this comes out smooth and polish look. I have ran at...

Jackie
How durable is the water color pencil on granite? Does it wash off, or do you put a sealer on it after it dries?


Jim

I to have the same problem with sharp edges on acrylic. I just sand them off. Its a pain. I have never been able to get smooth edges on acrylic, except for 1/4" extruded, it looked polished when cut....

Cermark has a material for etching glass with color. I have not tried it to see the results.
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Thanks Joe,
Ill check out the sites to see what they have to offer.
Jim

I was wondering if anyone knew of a good durable brush on paint (other than Rub'N'Buf) for etched granite. I have seen etched, full color painted granite mural and was wondering what kind of paint...

Etching glass produces small glass chips and dust. I put a furnase filter on the exhaust hose and ran a 5x7 picture on frame glass. I was surprised at how much glass fragments was on the filter when...

A wet, soapy paper towel works great for text and small graphics. If the graphics has a larger area or wider lines to etch the texture of the paper towel will be transfered the the etching. Most...

When cutting acrylic mirror or acrylic in general, I put a piece of scrap paper under the acrylic before cutting. Its also a good way to see if you are using too much power. If you have a paper...

I ordered their glass samples to give it a try. They told me you dont need to laser through the glaze unless you plan on color-filling. You just etch the glaze to darken it. I tried everything, and...

Does anybody know who makes these Marble Acrylic Sheets that Laserbits sells?
http://www.laserbits.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=159_127
Thank You
Jim

When I first got my rotory attachment for my Epilog, graphics and text that was lasered on glasses came out wavy. What I found out was the weels on the back of the device would wobble. They were not...

Our local Wal-Mart has a small display of the etched products. They do look like they were engraved on the inside. From 10 feet away they look great, but the closer you gey not so great. The dots...