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