For our 174th project, we tested out what laser cut templates will do to 22 gauge copper in a 30-ton hydraulic press!
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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
138: Enameling Experiments
Two years ago, I took an enameling class at Water Street Studios in Batavia, IL. I used that class for Project 114: Enamel Stencils and explored using laser cut stencils to design unique enameled copper pendants. I loved it, bought a bunch of lovely enamel and cool MAP gas torch...and didn't do a lot with … Continue reading 138: Enameling Experiments