For our 174th project, we tested out what laser cut templates will do to 22 gauge copper in a 30-ton hydraulic press!
Tag: metal
144: Lasers & Patina
Ryan uses the laser to remove different types of patina from copper scraps.
114: Enamel Stencils
I've always been curious about enameling, but I wasn't ready to buy lots of equipment for something I wasn't sure I'd do regularly. I understood the basics of enameling - powdered glass is fired to its melting point, and it adheres to the metal beneath. Designs can be drawn on (well, the powder can be … Continue reading 114: Enamel Stencils
55: Pseudorotary Engraving
There's something classy about a plaque with a neatly rotary-engraved plate. Because rotary engraving traces the outline of each letter or shape and fills are created by repeating inset paths, you get an illusion of depth that can look stunning with the right design and lighting. Lasers typically engrave in a fashion similar to how inkjet … Continue reading 55: Pseudorotary Engraving