For our 174th project, we tested out what laser cut templates will do to 22 gauge copper in a 30-ton hydraulic press!
Category: Projects
52 WEEKS WITH 52 PROJECTS
173: Tumbling Acrylic
In our newest 52 Lasers blog post, we tested out different types of laser cut acrylic in two different tumbling media, with interesting results!
172: Rolling Mill Textures
Most people have seen those laser engraved rolling pins to create designs on rolled out cookies; did you know that you can do the with metal too? Jewelers can texture metal for distinctive looks using rolling mills. I've been getting the itch to do more metal work and enameling, and thought creating my own laser … Continue reading 172: Rolling Mill Textures
171: Fans
I've always had an interest in folding fans. As a kid, they were fun to play with. It was neat how they folded up (and snapped out!) so nicely. Working in history museums, I got to study them in detail - both their construction and their complex place in Victorian culture. They were used as … Continue reading 171: Fans