Engraved Acrylic LED Light - How to make your own!

[@emwellspdx]

This was so helpful! I have a laser cutting machine and was trying to figure out the LED part. Surprisingly I have all those items at home! Can’t wait to start working on this.

[@MattAlexan]

Anika- I’m more blown away with your DIY skills…..WoW!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you!!

[@soysan34]

Wow! You are one smart lady, thank you for sharing!

[@adrianharrison5208]

I really like the way you made it so you can change out the plastic

[@rajaramvenkatavardhan4815]

Fantastic explanation step by step. Easy and clear English. Wish you all the best.

[@FlowerChyld43]

That is Amazing!! I Love all your tools oooooo to have a work shop like that! 🤤❤

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you! Its taken years to collect all the tools

[@franciscocontreras4450]

I seen a few videos of this sort and I came up with an idea, what about adding a wallpaper on the pexi glass by gluing it or adhering it... Then adding some light to it by cutting some random portions out of the pexi glass... Hope this helps you, let me know how it goes. Blessings.

[@leelameka]

Thank you so much for posting this!

[@DiscoverRajivVlogs]

Good Job... Turned out really cool...

[@ptailor8139]

You make it look so easy, Thank you, Now I know where to start

[@Anikasdiylife]

You’re welcome 😊I know you can do this!

[@vinitascorner5155]

Anamika your job is super 🎉

[@Anikasdiylife]

thanks!

[@serenabuilders5306]

Very neat and straight to the point. Thank you

[@fatbardhmusliu4423]

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[@jamestanny849]

This is awesome, great video!

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thank you

[@kellyjean4981]

So cute

[@renatotranquilino5384]

Any chance I could just buy the base with the light and the wood grooved for an A4 or Letter size portrait?

[@anthonymyers-35]

Just found this! Excellent work 👏 👍

[@1smilin]

That is so beautiful! Thank-you for sharing!

[@cutitas85]

Hello, can you pls let me know the model of table saw as the link doesn't work it says acces denied Thank you, much appreciated

[@shefikwoodarterb834]

hi its wonderful project. How do you clean the fingerprints on acrylic? I have tried but full of scratch now please help. Thanks

[@MMM-hl4ef]

Wow that is really cool

[@Anikasdiylife]

Thanks

[@entsubar8248]

Do you think it's a good idea to make them and sell them as an e-commerce project ?

[@noyza2132]

Would this work with polycarbonate instead of acrylic too?

[@Anikasdiylife]

I'm not sure, maybe? Try it and let me know!

[@hansdegroot8549]

Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@carolyn-karpcreativedesign300]

What happens when the lights stop working? How do you change them out

[@SreenisArt]

Thanks for introducing...super.love it

[@noemid3123]

Do you think this method would work to emboss fondant? Im trying to make stamps that emboss fondant and I wonder if I could use this method to make my own acrylic stamps? This would be so awesome if I could get it to work! Please let me know your thoughts. Like would it be deep enough to create an embossing effect or not. Thank you.

[@aragorn_dg800]

Super...looks fantastic. Great project!

[@highvolt9679]

The name of machine of carving plz very wonderful work

[@Anikasdiylife]

Check description, it's a Cricut with an engraving bit. It's linked in the blog article.

[@lhjvlogs3455]

Hello, good job, can you tell me the size of plexiglass u use is it 2mm or 4 mm??

[@MotherDaughterProjectsDIY]

Great build! Thanks for sharing!

[@lindijohnsonnyarc3956]

What is that tool you cut the acrylic with

[@ErinSpainDIY]

This is so cool! I need to try this.

[@newcoverbyfaiz4177]

Really great

[@mohdsahil226]

Excellent Work! Could you please send me a link from where I can buy this.

[@XTNCT_GAMING]

What depth does the engraving have to be?

[@manuelvillalpando6665]

What thickness do you use for your acrylic sheets? I’m thinking that using a 1/4” thick piece of acrylic sheet is going to be too thick for the Cricut Maker to slide under the machine’s rollers. Pretty cool project! I’m thinking about doing a few of these!

[@Kracov_the_Madman]

I don't see how you're able to do this. I tried 2 different LED strips and they just can't properly light up my acrylic sign. Mostly it's a faint light near the top where the strip is.

[@ElaineSantos-nl4yp]

Olá.. qual lâmina do cricut que vc usou?

[@WT7791]

Are you using any type of sanding around the edges to trap the light in? If so, all sides but where the light is?? Any thing you are using on the plexiglass to make it shine like that?? Was the plexiglass cheaper than acrylic? Thank you in advance.

[@Anikasdiylife]

Plexiglass and acrylic are pretty much the similar in price for the thickness I used. I did not have to etch it. The act of cutting causes enough rough edges to get the effect.

[@ovaload0019]

i apologize in advance: i am using this information to build my own shift knob lighting for my car

[@kshetriabhishek07]

what is the name or model of machine you have cut acrylic

[@Anikasdiylife]

It's a Cricut Maker

[@rahanaramlill2397]

Hi where u buy ur machine and how much u pay

[@tashaungardner3955]

Good morning afternoon!can the cricut explore air 2 do this?? R is it only the cricut maker??

[@Anikasdiylife]

It is only the maker

[@ColleenJorgensen]

This is awesome, Anika! Absolutely love it!

[@fatbardhmusliu4423]

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[@rajniverma3426]

What is the name of this glass sheet

[@hamadaali5687]

This is really nice.. Been trying to do the same for some time but always a fail. Been trying on 2mm acrylic , do you think that's good or should I go for higher. Can you share the speed and heat?

[@prince-sonawane]

Is that a laser engraving machine ? what is the cost for the same ?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Its the Cricut Maker. It isn’t a laser engraver. It just uses an engraving tool

[@caribbeancaraudio8940]

What's the printer you used to engrave the acrylic?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Its the Cricut Maker

[@russellwestbrook8747]

is there a company or website that can do this for me? haha. Im not so good at DIY's

[@hammadrabadia]

What software you use for this Machine?

[@Anikasdiylife]

It is Cricut design space

[@davidmplante]

Hey Anika, this is brilliant, and I hope to adapt the concept to create a prop for my Doctor Strange costume this fall... How deep do you need to engrave the acrylic for the etching to light up?

[@Anikasdiylife]

Not much at all. I couldn't give you a number, but it isn't more than 1 mm. PS: I love the idea of the Dr Strange costume!! would love to see that!

[@starkey0417]

Very nice! Question, what is the scroll saw you used to cut the acrylic?

[@BH-nm4xl]

yes same question

[@carolynstrickland1181]

what saw did you use for cutting your acrylic. I didn't see any replys in comments below

[@Anikasdiylife]

I use a Bladerunner X2 to cut it but you can also use a jigsaw. The trick is to go slow and supporting the acrylic so it doesn’t vibrate too much

[@carolynstrickland1181]

@@Anikasdiylife Thank you for your prompt reply

[@fatbardhmusliu4423]

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[@auntylou1000]

Great job, did you engrave with the film on both sides or just the side to your mat?

[@Anikasdiylife]

@@auntylou1000 just on the side of the mat. Removed film from the side that neededbto be engraved

[@ghulamghous8861]

Project was not done by you. You are just a commentator

[@Anikasdiylife]

😂😂😂 comment was not written by you. You are just a typer