Etching Glass with the XTool D1 and RA2 Rotary - Masking Tape and Paper Towel Experiment.

Experimenting with the Xtool is part of the fun. Here I test the use of Masking Tape, a wet paper towel and soap, to etch with a diode laser. I put them on the Xtool RA2 Pro rotary tool and share the results.
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[@LordRahl74]

I bought an xtool D1 back in December last year and just recently purchased the Air assist and the new Rotary attachment which is really great for many items. I made several items, coasters, etched shot glasses, engraved tumblers and went to a few open houses in the mortgage business.. I marketed myself. Between online sales, word of mouth and personal relationships.. I've just recently got my small business license. So the xtool is definitely a money maker.

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

I totally agree with everything you have said. I did a video on the Business aspects of starting with the D1 and you have proven my premise. Thank you for sharing.

[@Monztuh]

Hey would you care to explain more on how you marketed yourself? This is where im failing at

[@sunnybunny222]

hi. What do you mean by marketing yourself? i'm extremely new...as in i just ordered. But i am very curious about what you did. When you said you went to open houses, did you mean you just went to where someone was selling their home? was it the agent you were speaking to or ???? Thanks so much for your guidance.

[@RonMarshallrone]

I bought a xtool D1 20 watt in November of 2021. It paid for itself in a month. By Jan of 2022 I bought a 100watt c02(paid for itself in 4 months), 2023 a 50w dedicated to tumblers and just purchased a 60 watt fiber laser and these are all running while I'm making furniture for my business. They are amazing and very addictive. I have a CNC which is awesome as well but the lasers are much easier to use and I find myself running them a lot more. But all of this happened because of my little watt xTool and some hustle. Highly recommended to get an xTool D1for an entry level to see if you want to move up.

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

Thank you for sharing that... I hope everyone gets the right tool for the job, the Xtool is where I started.

[@cubansli3099]

Hey, this is awesome I was thinking the same thing. I just retired from teaching. I taught engineering and Graphic Design for 25 years and figure to turn my skill into a hobby and have fun making things for family. I don’t feel alone anymore. Thanks dude

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

I am now so busy, I am going to have to quit using the word retired. You are surely not alone. Wait till you see my Aeon Experience video, it's going to be great for anyone buying a C02 Laser.

[@cathymyers7831]

Great message George. Keep making videos and sharing them. Enjoy those 2 beers! 🍻

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

Thank you so much for the great comment. I have been getting Diode Lasers to review so many of them I am going to have to say stop for a while.

[@stephaniespivey8951]

Wow! Newbie here. I bought my first xTool S1 laser and I love it. Could you share what settings you used to etch the glass with masking tape? That's the first I've heard of using masking tape!

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

I would test it at 45 power and a slow speed of about 40 You have to get threw the tape . Focus distance can effect this result. I have seen people get good result and some call it an failed process.

[@basmoid]

Great motivational video! Keep up the good work👍🌈🌞 thank you!!

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

Thank you... if your interested in more of the other projects I take on come into the Laser Freedom Facebook group I run. I am always trying something new. Right now we are doing some epoxy work. CHEERS and thank you for the nice comment.

[@bullswoodworks8398]

Hey George.....whacha gonna do with that wood back there?

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

everything from cutting boards to tables.

[@disposablefiendnuxmu]

I'm so glad I came across your video, thanks for all your testing, count me as a subscriber!

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

Welcome! And thank you... I have an "science laser experiment" that I just started now I have to edit the video, I bet it makes people laugh.... to me this is all about fun and learning.

[@markamig8716]

Just got my D1 Pro with rotary tool for doing glasses. Two questions: (1) When you use the green tape, appears to be painters frog tape, what speed and power do you set the laser to? (2) Your one picture in the video shows the flower has black and green colors, how did you do that? Thank you....Mark

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

I tried the GREEN TAPE and it did not work well... that was something I saw on another channel done with a CO2 Laser. The best I have found was the tempera paint method. To give speed and power setting I would need the program you are using. CHEERS and thank you for the comment.

[@texascheerliquor2442]

Could you tell me the best setting for creative space?

[@pamelabrown3057]

So where is the link to the film you used. I have an xtool D1 and I want to etch on glass and clear acrylic

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

I do not have Link to it.... it did not work well with the D1, I would stick with the paint method.

[@billieb]

Good Morning. Did you ever do a vid on the film you spoke of?

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

The film did not work on the diode laser, but I am just now trying to do some glass on my Mira 7 so I may do something on that later. Cheers, thanks for the question!

[@marksneyd1262]

Hey George, can I ask how you get colour into the flower on the closing of this video please. Love your videos 👏

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

The color came from the masking tape. But it was sorta uneven. I have got the same "inked" color from using the Zinc Cold Galvanizing Compound and turning down the power just a tiny bit. Different Glass types and colors work differently. Just to make a point I am only using the software that came with the Xtool to do all of this. I am not using lightburn in these experiments so the person who may try it does not have to master Lightburn. You will get better results with more control. The next video is being edited NOW... I bet you like that one.

[@marksneyd1262]

@@GeorgeKennerLaser looking forward to it.

[@sunnybunny222]

what would happen if you used an adhesive vinyl? would that work? Donna

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

I do not think so... I think you would need more "power" after all my testing and playing with it , tempera paint really worked the best on the diode lasers.

[@zaijien]

Is this a video about glass etching or a story about the CO2 laser he’s going to get? I only mention this because he spoke minimally about glass etching but said “CO2 laser” about 20 times.

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

I got the CO2...and I love it. Diodes are very cool but C02 opened a whole new world of opportunity, cutting the time to to projects by hours.

[@ericeinsmann5559]

Great video. New subscriber.. I will keep an eye on this. I am looking at getting a cnc and eventually a laser head for it. Thanks!

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

Thank for for Subscribing ... I am sitting here doing a video edit on C02 lasers right now. I expect it to go public after the holiday.

[@tanyastearns3408]

I am trying to do stemless champagne flutes and I cannot get a good etch. I am auto measuring in the middle of the glass as it's tapered. Usually the bottom of the design is not coming out. It looks "crunchy" to me. Sometimes I get a good etch, usually in my test, then I put my real glass in - exact same settings, and it's bad! The design is 4.25" tall, so I'm using most of the glass from top to bottom. I have burned through so many glasses. I will get a good etch, take it out and put in a new glass. If I remeasure - it will change the measurement, even though it's basically the same glass. I'm using a chuck. Using tempra paint from the dollar store.

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

Drop the focus a bit and see what it does. The pattern detail could also be part of the problem.

[@alfonsoalejandre3483]

Hello George, what setting did you use for the masking tape?

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

For this application I used the Xtool Program at a speed of 14 and 90 percent power on the Stainless Steel setting. Still the best luck I have had is with Tempara Paint.

[@alfonsoalejandre3483]

@@GeorgeKennerLaser thank you for the quick response. I am trying to engrave on shot glasses and I am using xTool Creative Space software. I will try the paint. Thank You again.

[@flmoose1]

@@GeorgeKennerLaser was this with the 10 watt or 20 watt xtool?

[@agentjay4494]

im confused...did the best results come from duct tape and the xtool diode laser 10w?

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

The process with tape works best with a CO2 laser, what I was doing was experimenting with some other solutions. I really dislike the idea of using high zinc paint. The best I have found so far it the Tempara paint evenly sprayed on with a air brush or Preval.

[@agentjay4494]

@@GeorgeKennerLaser so what about xtool diode?

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

@@agentjay4494 I have found that the best is Tempara paint evenly painted on the glass. It gives a nice satin finish to the glass. The bigger point is there are small differences in even the Diode lasers the strength of the lasers and even how old the laser head is.

[@justineolausen1115]

Hi there, I am about to purchase the xtool CO2 Laser machine and am confused about which tape or paint I should be using, I will be etching wine bottles, but don't want to have to paint every glass as my designs go right around the glass. What was the other product you talked about that hadn't yet arrived you were going to test out?

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

I think this comment got buried by KZbin I am sorry... A CO2 machine does not require you put a masking on but if you want to there is a ORANGE film that some people use ... Please come into Laser Freedom in Facebook it makes it so there is not a what I will call a KZbin delay in comments and others can give their opinions also. I know some stuff about Lasers but, I am not the only one out there. Thank you for the comment. Cheers!

[@CreatureCribs]

So what came out better? You didn’t really explain yourself well. Green masking tape? Tempera or the galvo ?

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

Sorry for the late reply, was away for the weekend. The Tempera was the best in my opinion... the Galvo stinks and has zinc in it... I try and stay away from metals if possible. The Tape works better for a C02 laser in my opinion! Cheers and thanks for the comment.

[@Longerofficial]

Friend,I really appreciate your work. We are looking for reviewers, would you like to review Longer's laser engraver RAY5 10W?

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

Thank you for the offer to do a review. You can send me and e mail at g.kenner @ yahoo dot com.

[@Longerofficial]

@@GeorgeKennerLaser Friend, I have sent an invitation, please check your email.

[@kehora1]

Got that 10W elegoo with the rotor tool today got it for the prime thingy not bad good kit for 300 usd it will say it dose need taller legs for the mugs

[@kehora1]

It has the air assist thingy and some kinda air filter thingy don't think it works to well but I will get an enclosure 4 sure so far it's OK thought I need to see how to use the app better

[@billp5356]

i have seen an issue with my RA2 where if i dont check the invert it puts all the writing backwards is this normal? on flat items no problems

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

which program are you using Bill...? and thanks for the comment! People need to see these small things before they buy,so they can see there is a learning process. CHEERS.

[@schmaltzfamily7137]

Hello George. Have you made a decision on your CO2 laser yet? If not please consider AP lazer. They are great machines and have amazing customer service. They are also unique in the fact that they are open bottom just like the Xtool. Check them out and let me know what you think. I am not affiliated with them, just looking to purchase my own CO2.

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

No I have not made my decision on the Laser yet. AP is on the RADAR, but I am not sure I really want the open style. I do not plan on transporting it anywhere. But If I was going to do craft shows or street fairs it would be the go to style. I have a video I am just finishing talking about the mental process I am going thru. I bet in a week or so it is out. YOU WILL LOVE IT... Thank you very much for the nice comment. If you want to e mail me please do, two heads are better than one when it comes to investigating the best machine.

[@petersondessalines2465]

I suggest that you contact AP laser as well if not on your list, it seems like that they have some great lasers as well.

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

I have looked at the AP Laser and it looks like it is mostly set up for "Traveling and larger items" Not sure it would work for my planned use. BUT THEY ARE SOME COOL looking lasers.

[@tib452]

How did you add the color to the flower. I looked through your videos and did not see this

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

The Color was only Temporary it came from a protective film that I used and it did not work as good as I had hoped. The Black Tempura Paint is the best method I have found.

[@mr12gauger]

Great video. I have a D1 pro extended that I recently purchased. I tried all of those methods as well with no good results. What were your settings and laser distance to the glass?

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

check to see if the lens over the laser is fogged. As you use it at the higher power level, it seems to cloud that lens and reduce power. The lens cover can be purchased for like $14.00 I did a video on this. I did the vast majority of glass etching with their program, not Lightburn. So I am not sure want settings would be best for you. I suggest holding on to say a pint glass and write out the strength your testing and see what setting work best for you.

[@mr12gauger]

@@GeorgeKennerLaser Thanks I will check that. I did engrave some wood right before trying glass. I had the air on as well so I hoped it wouldn't effect anything. Thanks

[@Patrick19702210]

Can it do crystal trophies

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

I am sure it could .. here is the thing... with almost any glass you need to have a sample piece. The setting need to changed for almost each material. If someone bring you the glass, you have to warn them. If you buy it plan on using one as a sample, and charge it into the job.

[@fitforfreelance]

This is such a wholesome video. Hoping to become more like you guys! Love the experiment, I'm trying to learn the best ways to etch wine glasses. Maybe I'll get a kiss on the cheek too 😆

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

THANK YOU for the very nice comment. Cheers you will get that kiss.

[@disposablefiendnuxmu]

You're an awesome friend by the way!

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

Thank you so much...

[@disposablefiendnuxmu]

@@GeorgeKennerLaser You're Welcome!

[@stephenbagshaw4301]

Hi George could you forward me settings you used to engrave the glass using the green tape, the finish looked amazing. Kind regards Steve

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

I am sorry I can not remember them and going back threw my notes I could not find them.

[@tlcbear411]

you are great. you are so right. we need to find a new craft.

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

Thank you for the very nice comment. I have a Xtool F1 comparison on the editing time line right now., I think you will really like this video.

[@thebosun181]

Very nice. I had to sub! Also your the spitting image of a good friends father lol

[@GeorgeKennerLaser]

They say all old guys look the same... lol... thanks for subscribing. Cheers!

[@thebosun181]

@@GeorgeKennerLaser I hear ya I'm 58 but your resemblance is amazing to my friends dad up here in Canada