Faux Lacquered Enamel | xTool S1 Home Craft Laser

[@jatzygirl3120]

This would also be awesome on a journal cover or journal topper 😊 from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤

[@whatifitnt]

Always coming up with fun things to explore … she’s such an enabler of all things cool 😎 Thanks Nik💖

[@theresewallentin2856]

This is really amazing 🤩 Lucky person to get a handmade gift from you Nik 💝

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

Super cool process and it looks fabulous! Hugs ❤️🤗

[@margueritemitchell1829]

Hello from Beautiful British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦

[@jam4441]

I have found putting a very even fine water mist over the varnish immediately after the varnish is brushed on also helps keep layers smooth. It extends the drying time a little but worth it for a nicer finish. Also thinking some embossed card could be nice , as I dont have an engraver but do have a big shot and some embossing folders. Lovely gift Nic, thank you for doing all the thinking and sharing :)

[@NiktheBooksmith]

excellent idea, thank you for sharing!

[@Aegopodium]

I guess that's what I need to buy next. It's just too cool!

[@margaretcomella3318]

That is VERY COOL! TFS! ❤

[@ChantelleArts]

this is fantastic, so many amazing tips ☺☺☺

[@CL-kn1rq]

Don't have a laser jet but Google tells me there are 3 businesses in my small town that do have! I think it would be awesome to make o Victorian do-dah with a photo inside and engrave the front and back of the holder. Then lay down gold foil and paint it blue and varnish the awe shucks out of it. Good thing you gave me something new to think of Nic, I'm in-between and just making stacks of fabric flowers. They'll come in handy sometime.

[@petriekaspardlov7787]

How pretty is that !! Love your work as usual !!

[@kanona0115]

Another year. Another grouping of awesome “squirrel” videos watching Nik avoid the inevitability of doing her taxes!! I love these so much!

[@NiktheBooksmith]

ah yes, you know me so well 😄

[@lindabenny4454]

Really beautiful Nik, I've never heard of laser engraving. Very interesting.

[@NorthlightsStudio]

This turned out great! Another “toy” for my list! I need to win a lottery!

[@mungbean345]

Intriguing use of these products!

[@collettekunkler7211]

Turned out amazing 😊

[@caroltanzi29]

Nik: clever idea. You are very talented with doing different things . And your technique is exceptional. Well done. Carol from California

[@phoebea]

Beautiful! I really like the design.

[@jenniferwatson7118]

A lot of work but looks REALLY good!

[@alisavogt2892]

Love this!! ❤❤

[@JannyHaak]

Amazing! ❤

[@margaritagerman]

Dont have a laser. Hubby will never let me get a laser. But...... Find a rubber stamp you like and stamp with versa mark or a clear embossing ink. Cover with clear embossing powder. Apply heat untill melted. Apply the ink color you like on the entire surface. Go crazy, put the ink pad on the paper and get a good even layer of color. Wipe the embossing with a cloth or paper towel to remove the excess ink. Now cover the entire surface with the project with your clear embossing ink, then with clear embossing powder. Heat untill melted. Let project cool. Cover with clear embossIng ink then with clear embossing powder. Heat untill melted. Repeat this step untill you are satisfied with the results. It usually takes 3 to 5 coats of embossing powder to achieve a smooth surface. If you cut out a piece to mount, etc then run the heat gun over it for a few monents so the sides remelt and are smooth and glassy. This will work, but it is not engraving. Sigh ....

[@LedgerAndLace]

So am I right in thinking that using Mod Podge might turn the finish into GOO (GOO DOLLS)? Hahahaha This look FANTASTIC! I can see making a little trinket box. 🙂

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Def into goo goo, but not as cool 😅

[@annedwyer457]

This is fantastic Nik! Would you please share where u got the image file from? Thank you

[@secretsquirrelaimee2212]

Cute! Digging the cat. Whatcha been up to besides this? Don't see you around much anymore. Planning any big book projects for us? Lol

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Hi Aimee! I'm here, keeping busy, or at least looking like I'm busy 🤔😄

[@moirawhite8042]

I really love this and my son has a laser machine 👍🏻😊. Please can you tell us where we can get the cutting file for the design from? Thanks for sharing 😊

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Hi Moira =) I made this file. I've been thinking about listing it on Etsy, it just needs to be double-checked to make sure its all copacetic.

[@TanBraeDesigns]

Love it! Can't wait until we get our laser going. Can you tell us where you got that lovely pattern, please?

[@NiktheBooksmith]

Good morning! I made this file. I've been thinking about listing it on Etsy, it just needs to be double-checked to make sure its all copacetic.

[@sharonromer6606]

👍❤️

[@fazestorm4441]

I thought it was just me that it made my nose itch the paint