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If I’m understanding the questions correctly, I would join all the lines for the overall perimeter shape and interior ones. Then select them all at the same time and extrude. It’ll automatically extrude the interior shapes as voids. Hope this helps!
What software are you using to create your pattern with? It looks a bit more complex than Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw, which I am familiar with both of them to create my digital files for my K40 Laser Machine. Working with woods it's important to use some type of masking tape, preferably the clear Kraft masking tape, in order to reduce Flare Ups or Burn outs, and smoking up your wood products. If this happens, it is not a big problem, you just need to do some sanding and getting rid of the areas that have smoke blemishes. Every now and then you can pause your sanding too, and clean with 91% alcohol or acetone, let these dry completely off and inspect your work again. If you need to repeat the process, then all you need to do is follow the same steps as mentioned above. Woods can be a bit challenging with laser cutters/engravers. But again, if you ever experience burnouts, even with masking tape, just take a deep breath and get to sanding. How do you like your Glow Forge laser machine? Have you used others before too? If so, how do other brands compare to the Glow Forge? Thanks again for sharing the video and knowledge.
Thanks for the suggestions and I agree. In terms of software, I use Rhinoceros. For laser cutting, I've been using my Glowforge for over 4 years now. I've used a few others as well. For hobby projects and size, Glowforge works well. If I ever decide to scale up and sell products, I'd transition to a stronger and faster laser like one of the Mira ones.
You just got a new sub ... your stuff is awesome. In the video you state you remove something off the wood. Are you putting masking tape down to save the edges from burning?
Thank you! There’s usually a masking tape tightly pressed to the materials. It protects the surfaces from scorching, burns, and any debris during the laser cutting process.
Good question. You and make and sell as many products as you want! You just can’t give/resell the digital file. No need for attribution unless you want to attribute me 😆. Hope this answers your question!
Hi Tim, wonderful artwork and even mote wonderful how you share it, clear, accessible and precise! Do you think one could combine this with epoxy to give it a stained glass look? Or are there difficulties in doing so?
Thank you and great question! I think you can combine it with epoxy within the open areas that you can see through to add color. The way I think it could work is you cut the first layer, pour epoxy into the openings, let it cure, sand and finish, then attach the remaining layers of wood. You could also cut 2x the layers so you have the depth on both sides of the finished piece.
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I just purchased an xtool d1 10 w laser, should I change materials to ma5ch my laser capabilities? I have never worked with a laser before. I love your work! So esthetically pleasing.
You’re welcome! I suggest practicing with your laser on small and simple projects. Once you have a good idea of how it works, you can switch materials and also adjust some design files to fit your needs.
I’m new to your channel but you’re fricking amazing. If you’re not a millionaire for your work, you should be. I feel like you’re the type of person that would work in high fashion lol. Mainly referring to your lamps hit this was awesome too.
Thanks Peter! I’m not a millionaire... yet! But with you’re support, I’ll be there some day 😆. There are lots of unique projects coming up, so make sure you stick around.
Amazing work, Tim! I've been laser engraving & cutting in my shop for a year now but just getting into the layered artwork recently. Your work has been a big inspiration. Do you happen to have a link to where you purchased the wood you were using in this video?
I found the title of your video somewhat misleading. It whizzed through the actual generating of the layer making and then showed the burning of the job. Very disappointed.
