Laser Engraving Rubber: Make Rubber Stamps! 

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You should choose a laser with a small spot size.

Rubber stamp would be too soft to stamp on soap. You can make a stamp out of wood, it should work. I have a video on engraving wood, it might help you.

It could work. Here is my opinion, the power is low, so it can take quite a bit of time. Also, the work area is small, so you won't be able to work on other large-sized projects. But I have not used the machine, so I'm stating these things from a theoretical point of view.

Both of them perform more or less similarly. You just need to make sure to use the proper setting for the color you are using. The settings can have a slight change based on color in some cases. Always run some tests whenever you bring in a new batch of material.

Here you go Red Rubber Sheet A4: www.amazon.com/dp/B09N98WCQH?tag=mellowpinecnc-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1 Grey Rubber Sheet A4: www.amazon.com/dp/B09NBZS3TD?tag=mellowpinecnc-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1

Thank you. I have tried to slow down a bit in my new videos. 😀 Yes, it will work on wood if you use the right settings for engraving wood, but getting deeper engravings on wood will require a powerful laser, and the grainy structure of wood makes the intricate patterns prone to breaking. So, I would suggest to use rubber for making good quality stamps.

See my comment re trying to create the stamp template

Hi, glad you liked the video. 😊 Set the laser focus at the surface of the material (engraving height), as it ensures the smallest spot size at the top surface and results in a detailed engraving.

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You can use your D1 pro for engraving rubber, but cutting rubber with a diode laser is not advised as it produces heavy smoke which can darken the edges. Moreover, if you are working with intricate patterns, the heat generated can melt the rubber and ruin the workpiece. However, the results can vary based on the type of rubber used.

How did you change settings too threshold. where and how do. We get these settings

Hi, To get filled shapes, go to Edit -> Settings -> turn on 'Filled Rendering' This fill give you filled shapes when you change the layer mode to fill. To change image mode, the object should be an image. Double click on the layer on the layers panel on right side, a new window will pop up and you'll find the image mode field where you can select threshold mode. If you are using a vector image you would only have fill and line options. Please consider signing up for my weekly newsletter that shares valuable insights for laser enthusiasts and also includes a PDF that covers basics of lasers: mellowpine.ck.page/6050008

Sorry, I don't quiet understand your question here, but are you asking if you can use the laser to engrave wooden blocks for block printing?

yes! and I saw some people able to use battleship grey linoleum with lasers so was wondering if I could streamline the process of carving. 😁 @@MellowpineLasers

Yes, it is doable. You can use a laser to cut or engrave the design on wood, plywood, MDF, or Linoleum and then use it for block printing. For this, you need your design file in vector format and then mirror it along the horizontal axis before laser engraving or cutting. This way, the design you print should come out the right way. If you plan to use Linoleum, make sure you use the right quality. Some materials have vinyl in them, and laser cutting or engraving vinyl produces harmful fumes that can be dangerous if inhaled and can also damage your laser.

Is there any laser you'd recommend ?😇 @@MellowpineLasers And thank you wrote all that down so I keep that in mind with designing and when it comes to engraving I don't make that mistake in the future. 😁

To make deep engravings with intricate patterns, you need something that is powerful, yet has a fine spot size. Generally, the spot size of diode lasers increases as the power increases; So, I would recommend to get a CO2 laser, such as xTool P2. However, you can also use a 20 - 40W diode laser, such as xTool S1, to make good engravings with decent depth and detailing. Apart from that, you can use a diode laser to cut the design pattern from a thin sheet and use it as a relief plate for block printing. xTool P2: www.xtool.com/products/xtool-p2-55w-co2-laser-cutter?ref=rVAr7a1K& xTool S1: www.xtool.com/products/xtool-s1-laser-cutter?ref=rVAr7a1K& xTool D1 Pro 20W: www.xtool.com/products/xtool-d1-pro-20w-higher-accuracy-diode-diy-laser-engraving-cutting-machine?_pos=18&_sid=05b756bf5&_ss=r&ref=rVAr7a1K&variant=43024877813999

If the elements on your code is not too small this would work. Really tiny details are difficult to maintain on rubber.

Here you go. Red Rubber Sheet A4: www.amazon.com/dp/B09N98WCQH?tag=mellowpinecnc-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1 Grey Rubber Sheet A4: www.amazon.com/dp/B09NBZS3TD?tag=mellowpinecnc-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1

Use a laser with a small spot size 0.06 or 0.08 on one axis. I tried engraving rubber using Comgrow but didn't get a good result.

@@MellowpineLasers do you recommend the XTool D1? It has 0.08 on both axis

I have the same question. Can the crook be used for stamps?

If you plan to start a laser engraving business, I would recommend getting a CO2 laser, as it provides comparatively faster engraving speed than a diode laser. However, if you are on a budget, then go for a diode laser. 5W diode laser generally has the smallest spot size, making it suitable for intricate engravings, while a 10W diode laser will provide faster engraving speed with a slightly increased spot size. On the other hand, a 20W diode laser will increase speed but reduce the quality of engraving due to a larger spot size, which is not desirable for stamp making. Good Luck!

​@@MellowpineLaserswhich machine i should buy to start this rubber stamp making business in india

Hi I'm running the latest LightBurn vesion 1.4.00 as of May 26 2023. I just checked the Ramp Edge feature is available. Please head over to layer settings -> Advanced -> Set ramp length -> Enable Ramp outer edge

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I can make them but I have not taken it up as a business. I play with lasers and CNCs and make videos to help others learn.

You need to use vector images. You can use the trace image option in LightBurn to create vector image from regular image. Import image into LightBurn, right click on it and click trace image, enable delete original image and click ok. You'll get the vector image

@@MellowpineLasers brilliant thanks so much