We've made it all the way to lucky number 13! This week's project was Rebecca of Hugs are Fun's idea and was inspired by Darby Smart's Inked coasters project. It worked well on ceramic, why not try it on acrylic? (Original kit instructions at The Crafted Life.) To create some variables, I prepared squares of white acrylic, clear … Continue reading 13: Alcohol Inked Acrylic
Our friend Ramona asked if we ever made dog tags. She got a brand new puppy, and had purchased a metal tag at one of the big pet supply stores. When she got home, she took the plastic film off, and found that all her nicely engraved information went with it! Yep, they had etched … Continue reading 11: Pet Tags
This week I decided to give 3D etching another shot. I have just once before played around with the 3D settings available on our laser, but I haven't really explored the process until now. Normally, the laser interprets shades of grey by preparing a halftone map and etching that at whatever singular power I have … Continue reading 08: 3D Etching
No, not the kind of floss for your teeth. Which, before I started working with Rebecca of Hugs are Fun, I would have wondered myself. Floss is the term for embroidery thread, used for embroidery and cross stitching. Collecting floss can be quite the passion for needle workers, and organizing it is always a challenge, … Continue reading 07: Floss Organizers / Thread Holders
