Here are the stages of the painting test for Rebecca's laser cut recipe box. Before I committed to making the gift, I wanted to make sure paint over transfer tape would work with such an intricate design. It was kind of a pain to peel the tape (it didn't come off in one big chunk) … Continue reading Testing painting with transfer tape
Tag: 52 Lasers
28: Hexagon Pendants
I don't know if you've noticed, but there is a bit of a hexagon craze going on. It's always been a popular design for bathroom floor tiles. The shocking decline in bee populations have brought them to the forefront of consciousness, including the clever designs for their honey combs. You can buy a hexagon clock … Continue reading 28: Hexagon Pendants
26: Sublimated Layers
Most of the projects I've worked on so far for 52 Lasers have been put together using the laser system only. This is pretty reasonable: it's the only serious hardware we've got at our home studio! But I've got access to quite a few other kinds of machines thanks to the the awesome folks at … Continue reading 26: Sublimated Layers
25: Fluorescent Badges
I can't believe how long it took me to realize how awesome fluorescent materials are. I've cut plenty of things out of transparent acrylic, but I completely ignored its glowing sibling until a group of Ingress players asked me to make them some badges. Have you played Ingress? If you haven't and you're using a … Continue reading 25: Fluorescent Badges