8 Tips for Creating Laser Cut Fine Art || Laser Cutting Tips 

I like to draw with ink a lot and laser cutting was just an instrument for tools and usual "art" pieces. THIS is another level, which stunned me a lot. I will give it a try, thanks a lot for Your inspirations and keep up Your work!

I was really glad to see a video like this. A lot of laser art out there is "Go grab an image off the internet", and its hard to find things about the actual design choices.

I was very happy to see this video. I bought a laser not long ago but have struggled with which direction to go with it as I am more drawn to art than to craft, so your video has opened my eyes to more possibilities. Thank you.

Nice to see some dimensional art. I have been experimenting with this layering / shadowbox art for a little while now. It is so much nicer than the generic cookie cutter cutsie stuff we see so much of. Keep up the good work....👌

Thanks for your inspirational insights Natasha. You certainly get the cogs moving in my creativity....

Great Ideas, you have. I've been experimenting with assemblies like yours; dowels and movement. Thanks for sharing!

great tips. best advice is to make something unique!

Amazing work! The layered 3D art is one of the many avenues I am taking with my laser. Also looking into a wood burning pen, to add some detail.

pro tip. im a professional wood carver i suggest you try zinsser seal coat de-waxed shellac to seal your art (the de-waxed part is of most importance) . you can then apply any top coat of your choosing including water based over your water colors... love your art by the way.

Thank you for the tips, and inspiration!

Hi, Natasha. Great video. I would suggest that you give Titebond 1 a try, as it dries much lighter than Titebond 3. Titebond 3 is intended for applications that are likely to become wet, which I doubt applies to your pieces. I use Titebond 1 for finer woodworking and Titebond 2 or 3 for pieces that are likely to see more heavy use. Cheers.

this is what i was looking for. TY!

Great video. Your artwork is really beautiful and unique.

Thank you for taking the time to make this incredibly informative video! You're advice is so thoughtful. I hope the great karma returns to you!

Love it. Now I wanna be a laser artist.

Nice Work.

Very cool work id like to see more you just got a follower

First video I see from your channel and what a great content! 🌈🌟 Much good info that you don't find easy thank you!

Great info

Natasha u ARE TOO GOOD + GREAT

Excelente voy a hacer algo parecido, con canto y resina

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Fantastic.

Many thanks, you are original. Hiw about wooden hinges for your birds with dowel not screws.

Lovely original work

How the heck do you go about making the owl and skull?!?! Those look great.

Keep it original - when it comes to creating laser-cut fine art, it's important to separate yourself from the generic home decor scene by developing your own designs and avoiding using other people's designs. Think about layers - when creating your piece, think about what layers you will use, how many layers, how thick those layers will be, and how they will fit together. Use negative space to your advantage - consider leaving negative space between layers to create interesting floating shadow effects that interact with the environment. Experiment with different materials - try using different types of wood, acrylic, or even paper to see what kind of effects you can achieve. Test your designs - before committing to a final design, create a test piece to make sure everything fits together correctly and looks the way you want it to. Be patient - laser cutting is a slow process, so be patient and take your time to ensure that everything is cut precisely. Keep your workspace clean - a clean workspace will help ensure that your machine runs smoothly and that your finished pieces look their best. Always be learning - continue to experiment with new techniques and materials, take classes or workshops, and learn from other artists to continue growing as an artist.

Perhaps you are not familiar with drawing software or you like the hands on style. But a lot of your hand drawn detail can be done with the laser (engraver). You've done some fine work.

Great work! Have you tried super glue? I use Loctite - professional super glue. I create wood mechanisms, mechanical automata. Some have been in use in an office spaces for over 2 years almost completely assembled with super glue.

nice vid, ty, question, im looking forward into getting into this, what laser machine are you using?

Great video, love watching you create your art. Have you tried Acrylic lacquers like those from Liquitex? Probably better archival qualities and shouldn't affect the colours.

Are you using a wood burning pen to create the dark lines on your pieces? I was trying to figure out what that is.

Genius….

Do you find the water color raises the grain on the birch to the point you might want to address it? I assume a light sanding and then reapplication or something along those lines.

Hi there! nice video, lovely art. Just a small question. Is you laser height correct? It looks like it has to cover a lot of distance between the nozzle and the material.

Very nice. What laser wattage do you use for this result?

How do I make the svg files for my laser ?