How to Engrave Stemless Wine Glasses | GLASS Engraving Basics | CO2 Laser Tutorials

In this CO2 laser tutorial I'll teach you how to engrave stemless wine glasses with LightBurn! This video is intended as an introduction to engraving glass and rotary tools so if you already have a general idea on how to do those things you may find this video a bit slow. That said you may want to stick around as there are a few tips and tricks scattered about within the video. We'll approach this topic from a more advanced perspective a few weeks down the road. Thanks for watching, see ya next time!
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0:00 - Intro - Overview
0:50 - Rotary Tool Basics
1:54 - Glass Placement and Leveling
3:32 - Preparing Artwork
5:03 - Rotary Safety Boxes
5:48 - Color Pen Ordering
6:30 - Glass Engraving Settings
7:58 - Stepper Motor Power Basics
8:40 - Homing Rotary Tools
9:50 - Final Preparations
12:24 - Running the Job
13:06 - Second Glass Setup
13:52 - Running the Second Glass
14:23 - Cleaning and Drying
15:55 - Final Look
16:07 - Outro - Supporting the Channel
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[@Apollo11xYz]

Really smart trick with the dish soap!

[@LaserEverything]

lol I didn't invent it by any stretch but it works!

[@bel31670]

Love your videos. They are always super helpful. Thank you…

[@LaserEverything]

Thank you, glad the content has been helpful and happy to share!

[@ld2902]

Good video thank you. In the way of rotary, I purchased a rotoboss and really like it. I learned an easy way to align it from this video. Thanks a bunch.

[@LaserEverything]

I'm glad it helped you out! Keep watching :D happy to have you! I'd love to see some pics of your rotoboss in our discord!!

[@ld2902]

@@LaserEverything just need to figure out how to attach pictures and I will send a couple.

[@LaserEverything]

Sounds good!

[@dannysonntag108]

Gosh you make this look so easy, I am struggling with glass!

[@LaserEverything]

Don't believe the video, I struggle all the time. You'll get it.

[@Kyle-ho2bm]

Great video! As far as why your images are compressed on the edges I had that problem also. Try starting the project from "current location" and selecting the bottom right quadrant. The reason is that if you start from the top right it will cause the rotary to move in one direction to get to the start position and then it switches directions quickly which messes up the beginning edge. If you start bottom right then it continues to go the same direction when the laser actually starts firing. I hope that makes sense. If not then keep using the bars because that work around seems to work ;)

[@LaserEverything]

Hey Kyle, awesome tip, but doesn't that make it a big pain in the but to center with things like existing logos when doing Yeti's and such? How do you tackle that problem?

[@Kyle-ho2bm]

@@LaserEverything I build a square that is the height of the circumference and the width of how far I want to engrave. Then I space everything in that square then turn off the output on the square . hope that makes sense

[@LaserEverything]

Enough to experiment, thanks for sharing!

[@elizabethmize5194]

How can you change the start position in EZCad?

[@narvin2012]

Hi, thank you, for me this is a great video. I'm a first time that use the laser Co2. grazie Ciao

[@LaserEverything]

Glad it helped you!

[@narvin2012]

@@LaserEverything Hi, sorry how many steps for rotation you use? Thank you.

[@narvin2012]

Sorry I use the chuck. Ciao

[@Damdrum84]

Hey Alex.... So I'm digging into learning my new 50W OMTech CO2 laser and was watching this video... I noticed on your settings library you had a setting for "glass brilliance".... does brilliance actually work on glass as well???? I have that and I also have the cermark

[@LaserEverything]

It does work but I haven't gotten sellable results yet, still working on it.

[@maxjanissen]

Do you maybe have the plans to make the rotary axis you use in this video? I want to make one myself.

[@LaserEverything]

I haven't really thought about that but that would be a pretty neat project :)

[@rickmccaskill7888]

Great video. Thank you. I was wondering if you would share your Lightburn library file. I have the same 100 watt laser and new to lasering. Thank you.

[@LaserEverything]

Hi, the parameter file is a benefit of our Laser Master Academy ☺️ masters.lasereverything.net/

[@jassikhehra88]

Can you do glass with 30W fiber laser? If yes whats the settings and procedure please?

[@f.mestrum4362]

Do you maybe have the plans to make the rotary axis you use in this video? I want to make one myself for my hobby engraving.

[@LaserEverything]

Not right now but maybe down the road. I'm handy but I'm not that handy :P

[@bdepew]

@@LaserEverything what kind of rotary is the one you had in the video?

[@danielodermatt9997]

Hey, i own a Raycus Fiberlaser 50W can u tell me the settings on that to engrave Glas ?

[@terridaigle6435]

good video. I have the same laser and my rotaries are too tall (even with the bed all the way down) what rotary do you have in there please so I can try and find one to buy. thanks.

[@LaserEverything]

It's a Cohesion 3D rotary but I don't recommend it. Instead I would recommend the low profile version of the Mansfield. There's a link in our buying guide: lasereverything.net/buyingguide

[@BJ-GoldenTuna]

Hi, I noticed some comments about the rotary tool, but was still wondering - is this your own DIY built rotary - are the STLs available?

[@LaserEverything]

This rotary is from Cohesion 3D but lately I've been recommending the mansfield which is an amazing unit. I have a link to them on the buying guide on our website at lasereverything.net

[@UltimateBatting]

As far as the extra steps in order to clean up the edges. I use to have a Mansfield rotary and same issues occurred. They said that the issue was slack being created with the belt. Actually nothing you can do other than tighten the belt as much as you can. I kept getting same issue so i bought a PiBurn and never had the issue again. Hope this helps

[@davidwest7622]

I have a Omtech 50w, would I have to flip any stepper motor switches with a Mansfeld rotary or the one you used in this video.....?

[@LaserEverything]

The Mansfield I believe comes with the steps per rotation printed on the side of the unit. You'll want to make sure your stepper driver matches the steps per that the Mansfield calls for.

[@alimohamadi2503]

Thanks for sharing nice video. Can you tell whats machine name and model please. Thank you

[@LaserEverything]

OMTech 100w Ruida CO2, link in the description!

[@jlett71172]

If I have a 60 Watt Co2 laser what power settings should I set it to in light burn?

[@LaserEverything]

It'll be very close to what was used in the video. Maybe 400s 15p

[@mahmoodkhurshid5796]

Hi, dear I have some questions. If I can assist me, It's about DAJA laser 7w. I basically don't know how to use it as the usb disk not working. Your cooperation is highly appreciated brother Can it be used without the USB

[@LaserEverything]

I'm not sure what a DAJA laser is but if you post some photos of it in the Discord I might be able to help you out. There's a link in the description!

[@ahmedhamza5907]

Great video, I have a question, what is the name of the machine and where can I buy it?

[@LaserEverything]

www.lasereverything.net/buyingguide

[@1haggler]

Is this a regular process for the rotary (adjusting the switches) Was just wondering if you have to do this once or every time. If every time would you then reset the switches back after you are finished? Also on rotary what are the main differences (besides price of course) between the rotary you are using (Mansfield) vs the (PIBURN V4.0) trying to narrow down a rotary purchase but want one that has ability to make adjustments. I have been spoiled with the rotary I use at work (it's a monster, literally fits the whole bed (width wise) but has more adjustable options than what I am seeing compared to the 2 mentioned. Thank you

[@LaserEverything]

The switches needing to be flipped will depend on the motors being driven on your gantry vs the motor on the rotary. They may have different requirements, and another factor is some machines have a dedicated rotary driver (can just set that to the rotary and leave it), while others receive their power through the Y axis stepper. We have a video planned for comparing various rotaries coming up, stay tuned! :)

[@1haggler]

@@LaserEverything Thx again, will be looking forward to that video. I don't have my rotary yet (pre-ordered the Pi-Grip) so it will be awhile before I can start rotaring.

[@joelvargas1420]

What would you recommend as a basic laser machine that isn't going to cost more than $2K -3K and isn't going to be over complicated? I need it for engraving wine bottles?

[@LaserEverything]

For that budget one of the OMTech lasers would work but they're not exactly turn key. Since they're so expensive they require some TLC to get up and running the way you would expect it to. Out of the box they're kind of shitty. You can save money or save time but not really both in this industry.

[@PEKOKOTECHNOLOGY]

what kind of rotary do you use,friend?

[@lorenzostewart9185]

Can the glass be done with a CO2 galvo ?

[@Luis-lw1lw]

It is possible to engrave such glasses with the Fiber laser??

[@LaserEverything]

Some people mess around with wrapping the glass in aluminum foil or spending money on various marking sprays but in reality you're trying to mark something with a fiber that it's just plain not designed for. A UV or CO2 is much much better suited for this task.

[@mirandalegendre7849]

Thank you for the video! Is your focus two inches? The stick doesn't look 2 inches wide.

[@LaserEverything]

Its a 2" lens but the lens does not sit at the bottom of the nozzle, it sits up inside the tube, thus the extra distance. The stick is only made to be the distance between the tip of the nozzle and the material.

[@SADAKUR51]

Can you engrave with a 50 w JPT Fiber laser and get the frosty letters.

[@LaserEverything]

To my knowledge there is currently no consistent method to marking glass with a fiber laser.

[@Theanci18]

hello, why do I have everything empty in the Library? and you have different materials? what I need to do to be able to choose the material? thanks for help

[@LaserEverything]

The machines don't come with preloaded libraries. You have to build the library yourself. If you want to kickstart it you can download ours by signing up to support the channel over at masters.lasereverything.net/

[@ChuckThunder]

Hey Alex, Just got something recently engraved and it doesn't stand out as clear as it did the first day it was done. It's like the whitish/grey look is gone and now the engraving is only noticeable in certain lighting. Is there a way to restore that look?

[@LaserEverything]

What material? What kind of engraving process was done to it? Unfortunately if it's faded it probably wasn't engraved too well to begin with and there's likely not a lot to be done. :/

[@ChuckThunder]

@@LaserEverything glass. Not sure about what engraving process it was. It had a frosted look and then it got a little damp and now it looks like the frosted look is gone. Could there be a fill to bring out its look again? It's still readable but not like it was the day we got it

[@LaserEverything]

Your best bet would probably be to join our discord or Facebook group and see if any of our members have a suggestion for you if you show a photo. Links are in the description.

[@mikiauto73]

Is this a 70s laser machine?

[@jean-lucbulteel8162]

Hello, What are the parameters for a 50 W laser and what interval do you use in mm? Thanks in advance Jean-Luc

[@LaserEverything]

We did this on a 100w tube, so in theory, you'd have to double your power (would not suggest maxing out your power, just as a note), or cut your speed in half, as a starting point anyway. We have starter parameters and linked is a parameter converter on our website that you can convert for your wattage if that may help.

[@josephculbertson3555]

Hey Alex...my 30 watt Raycus that`s coming from California has nit been shipped yet. I`m looking at Aliexpress and I can get a 30 watt Racyus JPT for $700 less from them. Have you ever bought from them or do you know someone that has? Let me know because if they dont ship it today I`m canceling and getting it somewhere else. Shipping is free from Aliexpress only catch is wont get it till November. lol. don`t think I can wait that long.

[@LaserEverything]

Joseph the one thing you have to consider is tariffs. You're going to be charged a 30% import tax when you buy the machine. I don't normally recommend buying from US Resellers but if budget is your primary concern then I may just stick with what you ordered. If you'd like to chat more about it and get opinions you can join us on discord here: discord.gg/DnJQ2yZf You can also watch my buying guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2jXnKGLntR_rbs and listen to this podcast episode about importing lasers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWOUnWx4apKVZ6s

[@josephculbertson3555]

@@LaserEverything ok..thanks again

[@bainbridgemsr]

Do you need to worry about glass dust or is that not a concern?

[@LaserEverything]

If your machine is enclosed and you have exhaust it's not really a problem. As usual, don't breathe stuff in, Clean the glasses when you're done. Nothin too serious going on.

[@bainbridgemsr]

Thanks!

[@coronadrvr9863]

What would I charge for something like this?

[@LaserEverything]

For this set of two I think I charged $28

[@EngravingCraftMaster]

Can you Engrave glass with fiber 30w laser ?

[@LaserEverything]

Glass doesn't readily absorb the wavelength of a fiber laser, so to reliably mark glass, UV or Co2 would be better. If fiber is the only option, then you'd need an additional material to act as a catalyst on the glass, such as brilliance or something like that.

[@lorenzostewart9185]

Can this be done on a 30w galvo Co2?

[@LaserEverything]

The pulsed laser of a CO2 galvo is not ideal for marking glass unfortunately. By nature the continuous wave of gantry machines is much more suited for marking glass.

[@HeirloomGameCalls]

Can I do this with my fiber laser?

[@LaserEverything]

The fiber laser wavelength generally isn't good for glass, and will pretty much pass right through it unfortunately.

[@HeirloomGameCalls]

@@LaserEverything Thankyou. I'll stick with my C02 for this then

[@rightpassage]

Why do some coat the glass, and some don't? 🤔

[@LaserEverything]

There are a lot of different theories about how to spread out the heat being applied to the glass. I find soap works best but other people like newspaper, tape and you'll see a whole bunch of other methods online as well. Comes down to preference.

[@user-qr9rl4zf5u]

I wish the video was shortened

[@LaserEverything]

Thanks for watching!