Just goofin' around again

[David Harvey]

A quick search I found these. I haven't read them so I don't know if they apply or not....



United States Patent 6,858,815
Costin February 22, 2005
Denim designs from laser scribing


and then this one....

United States Patent 6,777,643
Bowker , et al. August 17, 2004
Apparatus and method for laser etching wear patterns into denim pants



....and this one....


United States Patent 6,753,501
Costin, Sr. , et al. June 22, 2004
Processing of textile materials using laser beams and material sized in larger widths

...This one looks interesting
US 6,685,868 in that it describes a way to 'transfer' images to denim without carbonization, burn thru etc. using a laser.



There appears to be a 'lot' of patents concerning lasers and fabrics....

[Gordon Kircher]

Dee,
Really Cool! Thank you for sharing.

G

[Scott A Whitehouse]

Thanks for sharing Dee. You always have inspiring ideas.

[Ron Hartl]

Very nice Dee, you are amazing!

[Adam Orton]

an awesome idea!!

[Randy Digby]

I recall hearing that the patent regarding laser marking of denim was owned by one of the principals of TroTec and that his intention was to not restrict it's use, thus promoting laser use and sales.

I know, no real facts in my statement but if I don't see the actual documents or hear it from the horse's mouth, I try not to quote it as fact.

Denim is fun to engrave. I did a couple of patches and a little purse for my granddaughter.

[Mike Chance in Iowa]

Some other tips when experimenting with denim:

Keep your dpi in the lower range around 200. The higher the dpi, the higher the chance of the denim shredding when it is put in the washing machine and dryer.

Wash new denim several times before lasering. If you wash it after engraving, the dye released in the wash will darken your engraving.