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174: Hydraulic Press Templates

Jen August 29, 2023August 29, 20232 Comments

For our 174th project, we tested out what laser cut templates will do to 22 gauge copper in a 30-ton hydraulic press!

144: Lasers & Patina

Ryan April 30, 2019May 1, 20192 Comments

Ryan uses the laser to remove different types of patina from copper scraps.

114: Enamel Stencils

Jen October 26, 2016September 24, 2017Leave a comment

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

Ryan January 21, 2015Leave a comment

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

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