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Author: Ryan

likes lasers, geometric design, typography, and video games

153: Distressing Denim

Ryan January 31, 2020February 1, 2020Leave a comment

Inspired by a recent episode of Jeff Goldblum's new show, I wanted to find out whether I could use my laser to distress denim. In the show, specialized industrial laser equipment could rapidly engrave the surface—just enough power to remove the indigo dye and leave the fabric underneath relatively undamaged. It could also fire much … Continue reading 153: Distressing Denim

149: Cutting Matboard

Ryan September 26, 2019September 26, 20192 Comments

In the time we have owned our laser cutter, I've been able to cut cardstock, cardboard, chipboard, hardboard, foamcore, and probably a dozen other thin papery compoundname materials. I've even had pieces of matboard here in the studio for years, waiting for its turn. I've never done a project with the material, though, so I … Continue reading 149: Cutting Matboard

148: Cast Iron Bottle Opener

Ryan August 31, 2019September 25, 2019Leave a comment

The cast iron bottle opener, ready to be attached to a sturdy wall or post. I'll add some art to it first. Jen and I have had a cast iron bottle opener tucked away in a drawer of "eventual projects" for a while now. Like that stack of yet-unframed art tucked away in everybody's closet, … Continue reading 148: Cast Iron Bottle Opener

146: Drive Gear Repair

Ryan June 30, 2019September 26, 20191 Comment

In June, Ryan spent his 52Lasers project time instead repairing a long-standing engraving problem by replacing one tiny part!

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