Borax Method Laser Engraving - How To Full Tutorial

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MadeByMervich

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@kevinjones6924 8 ай бұрын

Very informative video, thanks! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@MadeByMervich 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, very much appreciated 😁

@robertarmstrong2323 8 ай бұрын

Some of my favorite vids. Borax is king. Your bottle is even easier than ny foam brush

@MadeByMervich 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for that comment. The bottle makes the whole process fast and easy and gives you a really uniform application.

@definfected 9 ай бұрын

Very cool technique!! Thanks for sharing!! Much ❤ Mervich!!

@MadeByMervich 9 ай бұрын

Your welcome! 😁

@KKmagnolia_runner 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for showing how the Borax smears. I’m new to laser engraving and would have wiped it off.

@MadeByMervich 6 ай бұрын

Glad i could help others with this!

@billjones7744 Ай бұрын

Enjoyed the video. Thanks.

@MadeByMervich Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@mr.dangrande9344 8 ай бұрын

Great video!

@MadeByMervich 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 😁

@gabrielmartinez2439 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for explaining this.

@BellaDecoDesign 6 ай бұрын

Cool Hint On Using Borax Thanks for Sharing.

@MadeByMervich 6 ай бұрын

No problem!

@robertarmstrong2323 8 ай бұрын

You can also sometimes rinse off the harder woods if you get crystals from borax..but no touching

@MadeByMervich 8 ай бұрын

Yes, but as you mentioned, no touching it.

@Rgmekanic 9 ай бұрын

very cool, what software is that? I normally use lightburn, will the software you're using work with a smoothieware board?

@MadeByMervich 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. My software is called Luban, and it is proprietary to my machine due to the machine being a 3 in 1 - 3d printer, laser, and cnc machine. I could use lightburn as plug in, but this software is very solid as is, and unfortunately, it's only for Snapmaker machines to my knowledge.

@JeffBenedict 9 ай бұрын

Question. I've noticed on a few of your great videos, your app references "dot filled". How does "dot filled" correspond to the settings used with Lightburn?

@MadeByMervich 9 ай бұрын

I don't really use Lightburn, but with certain image types you can select dot mode (The laser will pause and pulse at regular intervals along the path, instead of burning/cutting continuously). You can also get nearly the same function using dither mode (Dithering technique tries to reproduce shades of gray by pixelating image of incredibly small black dots). I choose dot fill because it works like pixels in a tv. Individual dots create a higher quality image. It also gives better detail on greyscale images as well, creating a uniform shading, going from black to white.

@JeffBenedict 9 ай бұрын

@@MadeByMervich Thanks for the detailed reply. It makes sense..

@MadeByMervich 9 ай бұрын

Your welcome!

@RhondaRoooFL 27 күн бұрын

Thank you for this video. As a newbie, I would have rubbed it off. When you clear coat it, do you do a spray version or do you paint it in carefully, so it doesn’t smear? I’ve also heard masking the wood with painters or masking tape is a good way to get a great engrave on wood. What are your thoughts there? 😁🤓

@MadeByMervich 27 күн бұрын

Your welcome 😊. When i do clear i use clear spray paints (i believe i cover that on my wood engraving video). When it comes to using masking tape, i dont use it when im doing graphics (i like a perfect surface burn). But i do use it when im cutting. It keeps your cuts clean, and if you paint wood, and let it dry, then mask and cut, it comes out really clean (unless you want your edges painted to).

@RhondaRoooFL 27 күн бұрын

@@MadeByMervichthank you for this info. I’m going to binge watch all of your videos 😊😁

@Mr_Big_Head 11 күн бұрын

Can you remove the soot with tape without smudging the image?

@MadeByMervich 11 күн бұрын

Thats a good question. I dont think it would help any. It would likely only collect the burnt surface, but there will probably be more burnt underneath and if you touch it, it would probably still smudge. I did hear something about using a shop vac and using the bristle attachment. If never tried it, but it may be a working idea.

@Mr_Big_Head 11 күн бұрын

@@MadeByMervich there’s also the car cleaning puddy they use to get the crevices in cars. That might work

@k.b.1347 3 ай бұрын

How well does it work if the wood has been treated with sealant or stain?

@MadeByMervich 3 ай бұрын

If its been sealed, and then borax applied, it will likely just cause a mess. If stained before, you can probably just engrave on it and it end up being black, then seal.

@tstill1988 5 ай бұрын

Are you able to use this for food-safe products like wooden spoons or chopping boards?

@MadeByMervich 5 ай бұрын

Yes, if you finish/seal it with food safe epoxy. If you try to seal it with an oil, it will likely just smudge. If you are doing cutting boards and similar items, i would dial your laser in to get perfect surface burn. You can check out my video on getting high details. I cover perfect surface burn. It will give you the darkest outcome without digging into the wood or charing it.

@rodrigorivera7868 27 күн бұрын

Pero imagino borax es quimico, no es nocivo para la salud si lo utilizamos en productos que sean para para alimento?

@MadeByMervich 26 күн бұрын

Correct, it is a chemical and is not good as a final surface for food, it would need a food safe clear coat for food items or a clear food safe epoxy.. But if its just a display, no need to use foodsafe clear. When it comes to cutting boards, i aim for perfect surface burn, without it digging into the wood.

@mistrfinga 4 ай бұрын

Great content! Which laser module do you have on your snapmaker? Ive got the og a-350 with original laser. Doesnit work or you got the upgrade? Thanks!

@MadeByMervich 4 ай бұрын

I have the Snapmaker Artisian. I have the the 10w and 40w laser. Most of my work is done with the 10w. Yes, i believe the A350 is interchangeable.

@mistrfinga 4 ай бұрын

@@MadeByMervich thanks for your reply! you like the 10w over the 40? I was going to upgrade, and trying to decide if I should get the new frame they made for laser or just get the head for my a-350. Thanks for giving me your perspective! I look forward to seeing your art grow!

@MadeByMervich 4 ай бұрын

@mistrfinga well, the lasers have their own purposes. For most of what i do, i aim for high detail. The 10w is very high detail. The 40w does great detail as well, but it can cut thicker stuff and it can color metal (through heat exchange).

@mr.dangrande9344 8 ай бұрын

What about using a high pressure air after engraving and before clear coating?

@MadeByMervich 8 ай бұрын

That could potentially work, but I feel certain that even then if you touch it it will smudge. The laser is burning small particles, so I dont think you'll ever be able to successfully remove all of them.

@lesliefoster9992 5 ай бұрын

Hi there! So glad I found you! Everyone that orders from me always wants darkest I can get the image. Anyhoo-I was wondering, do you know if the borax method is safe to use on charcuterie boards? Thanks so much.

@MadeByMervich 5 ай бұрын

If you seal the board with a food safe sealer, then the borax method can work. The only problem is you dont want to rub it, it can potentially smear. In an ideal scenario, you would really like to get your power set to where it burns the wood, without digging into the wood. I call this a perfect surface burn. It will be black, but not go into the wood. No smudging as well. That is trial and error, and can change depending on wood type.

@mr.dangrande9344 8 ай бұрын

What if you clear coat it before applying the Borax? Will the clean up be easier?

@MadeByMervich 8 ай бұрын

Thats a good question.. im unsure what the reaction may be taking that approach. Thats definitely something ill look into trying to see how that may work.. 🤔

@kevinjones6924 8 ай бұрын

If you clear coat first, the Borax won't penatrate the wood so you'd be defeating the purpose of using Borax.

@wallystoolshed7050 9 ай бұрын

i am new to laser engraving. How does the engraver know to change power settings for each picture?

@MadeByMervich 9 ай бұрын

Welcome to the world of laser engraving, and Im glad you found my channel. You would set the power for each individual image. In this video, I had already done all my settings prior to recording to keep the length of the video down to minimum. Doing the settings for 12 images and 12 text individually is pretty time-consuming. If I was doing one image, I would only make settings one time for the image. And if the image is in greyscale, the darkest part of the image would be at full power (what ever you set you max power at) and it would surge down as the blacks get lighter, on its own, due to the algorithums in the software your using.

@np8274 8 ай бұрын

Me encantó!!! Muchas gracias ☺️

@MadeByMervich 8 ай бұрын

Your welcome 😁

@agroprimalab8860 6 ай бұрын

this method can applied for plastic also?

@MadeByMervich 6 ай бұрын

Just for darker engravings on wood.

@BrendaDavis-1963 3 ай бұрын

So what setting do you use the speed and power?

@MadeByMervich 2 ай бұрын

Depends on what im wanting for an outcome. With borax, i use my typical speed (dependent on machine) but power is reduced by half to get a starting point.