Last weekend, I snuck a piece of hardware out of Eagle Engraving, Inc. while there was a lull in production. The hardware in question? A rotary fixture for our laser that allows us to engrave on cylindrical objects! I'd like to say they didn't notice at all, but in reality they were totally cool with it and … Continue reading 74: Rotary Fixture
Okay, this one has been on the list forever, and it was so easy it almost feels like a cop out. But the results are pretty adorable! Buttons have a history stretching back at least 5,000 years, and are as often decorative as functional. They can be made of nearly anything - wood, plastic, shell, … Continue reading 71: Buttons!
I've been working one some new designs based on quilt blocks that involve engraving to create a two toned design. Given that the engraved / unengraved area is roughly equal, I thought this would be a good time to test whether it's better to paint first, then engrave away the color or surface you … Continue reading 64: To paint before, or paint after engraving?
It's no secret I like antiques, and have since I was a little girl. It probably was no surprise to my mom when I became a museum curator. In my own personal collection, I have a handful of mid century costume jewelry pieces from my great-grandmother Rachel. Much of the laser cut jewelry I make over … Continue reading 57: Grandma’s Costume Jewelry, as interpreted by my laser
