How to Laser Engrave Tumblers | Thunder Laser & Lightburn

In today's video, I show how to laser engrave tumblers using Thunder Laser and Lightburn! I also use a Rotoboss rotary attachment. I take you through each step, including getting your tumbler prepped, software configured, lining up your rotary, finding your steps per rotation and getting good and clean results! It was so much fun and so easy to do!
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[@lisavaniderstine6212]

Great job! Small business world is unstoppable. Unlimited options.

[@SimplySallie]

Thank you Lisa!

[@markdavenport2130]

Thank you for sharing. I've had my laser a while now, but really haven't used it much. I was getting frustrated with different sized tumblers. Works on one, not on the next. But you shared one little tip I hadn't seen before that fixed my issues. Thanks - looking forward to more videos.

[@pattypartida9111]

I absolutely love the white one with the flowers. So gorgeous!!! Great video and beautiful work.

[@SimplySallie]

I love that one too! Thanks for watching 😊

[@jamiperry3827]

These are so cute! I love the tall slender teal one... my fav color!!

[@bekahfielder2305]

This was SO COOL!!! Love it!!!💗💗💗

[@rosanne7804]

Great job, Sallie.

[@kristineallison4787]

This is something I will never have the pleasure of making or needing to learn but it was so cool to watch. You are such an inspiration and joy to watch. I agree with another comment so jealous lol, but extremely happy for you. Tfs

[@SimplySallie]

Aww thank you for watching Kristine, this means so much to have the support!!

[@tonycabero]

Very nice and informative video! Thanks!

[@erikkat1340]

I just recently got my Thunder laser and rotary. This video was amazing at helping me step by step learn to use the rotary and make my first tumbler!! I was so intimidated by the rotary and you made it so easy! Now I can’t wait to get more tumblers to try! Thanks so much for the detailed video!

[@SimplySallie]

Thanks so much Erikka! I'm so happy it helped 😊🥰

[@christineharden178]

3:15

[@LucyLu70]

Thats amazing they came out great

[@SimplySallie]

Thank you!!

[@2andor4]

Can't wait till you put them in your shop so I can get some. I think they would also be good with my company logo on it. Another great video!

[@murlyssnippets1964]

Learned something new!

[@rotobossrotaryattachments]

Beautiful Work!!!!!

[@SimplySallie]

Thank you so much!

[@brendamaroney2966]

Simply Sallie loved watching the tumblers on your co2 laser. Making tumblers looks like so much fun to make. Will you be personalizing them in your Etsy shop? I love that you took different sizes and showed them side by side or after the other. I heard you say your husband helped you come up with the calculation. Could you and Jon show the math or where he came up with the way? I know Lightburn is fantastic, but understanding that number and how to calculate it for me would help plan the rotation or, should I say, understand the cycle. I know it will be practice to fine tune, but the principles help to see it explained simply for me would help, I think, understand how to make sure my ends meet flush, not askew.

[@dwaerial7858]

Hi Sallie, these videos are amazing. Thank you. What is the spray that you are using to clean up the tumblers please.

[@mandyfreshiesvibrantdesigns]

That's from Fall Out my husband plays that game long time ago. I love how the cups came out . 😍😍😍

[@enriqueguiterrez6123]

Great video. We have a 130w Aeon Nova and the settings were near perfect. We just went from a focus of 7 to 7.5 as the 7 was too strong.

[@Mark-yu5ni]

Thank you so much for sharing. Do you have to add the tape to the wine tumblers? We're looking at this machine as a replacement for our Minilase.

[@computercreationz]

Loved the video, I appreciate the shout out in the video!

[@SimplySallie]

Your video helped me figure out a ton!! Love making tumblers.

[@jacquescraftyexpressions5990]

Great video. Thank you

[@SimplySallie]

Thanks for watching!!

[@Indpendnt27]

So cool.

[@SheWritesHerJourney_]

Girllll they are sooo cuteeeee

[@SimplySallie]

Thanks!! They are addictive for sure 😍

[@SheWritesHerJourney_]

@@SimplySallie oh I can imagine 🥰

[@steinbierz]

Great video...I subscribed. Where do you source your tumblers from? Thanks.

[@warriorhook]

The only thing that I’ve done different is steps per rotation I’ve had my rotoboss and thunder laser for over a year I set up steps per rotation one time and I’ve never had to do it again and I do a lot of tumblers it’s always worked out for me good video by the way

[@thesquirrel905]

I know this is an old video but I followed all your steps. I also have a Nova 51/130 with a roto boss and every time I send it over to laser the mug it says “Rotate mode disables absolute cs” and won’t let me proceed at all. Any ideas?

[@kriss.5392]

hi, how did you achieve the small details on the tumbler with the small flowers? im struggling to get my settings right for fine detailed engraving on tumblers

[@TheLaserKings]

Do I need to re do the test lines each time I set up the rotary? Because the first time I did it it worked really well, now 2 days later I did it again, and it seems I almost have double lines

[@Shutterok]

Hi, Sallie Sawandee kub Thank you for share to us. Your video is very useful for start to learn use laser machine. I need to know Rotoboss rotary attachment for thunder laser machine ,how to purchase its ? Thank you again for do video and share to us. Cheer!

[@cassandrahickson3725]

Beautiful........

[@SimplySallie]

Thank you Cassandra!

[@wileycovington4497]

Questions. I have many stainless tumblers. Can I paint them and then etch them in the laser?

[@atoptip6193]

Hi Sallie! The “etched” metal looks shiny. Does it actually get etched or does the coating burn off exposing metal? Also, what is the coating - anodizing? Paint? Great work and I will appreciate a response.

[@patrickh9810]

I don't own a laser (cutter) machine. One day I will and then I will come back ☺️ Enjoyed watching thanks so much.

[@SimplySallie]

Thank you!

[@SimplySallie]

Thank you!

Have you ever done a Stanley tumbler? I am getting ready to buy my laser and after your video definitely going to switch to the brand you have! I need as many tips and tricks you have especially with the app to make them the right size that park worried me

[@taylorhilliard7082]

I run my sane machine at 400/20/7mm focus with the same line interval with no problems. Cuts it like butter at 20 power

[@SimplySallie]

I tested out lower power on my machine and it had some spots that didn't go through the powder coat fully, but this was on my old tester cup. I'll try this out again on a newer cup as well! Thanks!

[@TitansTales]

Link for the laser engraver and rotator would be amazing. I didn’t see it on your Amazon list

[@patriotcanes1155]

What calipers do you use?

[@kandrstrickland9746]

Hi I was wondering were you bought the Fallout graphics??

[@alittleSouthernBrothers]

do you do laser leather patches for caps?

[@SimplySallie]

Hey! I got your email and will get back today 😊

[@alittleSouthernBrothers]

@@SimplySallie thank you so much

[@erikkat1340]

I would love for you to make a video on how to line up a design on a cup that already has a logo on it! I cannot figure out how to line it up to print where I want it over the logo.

[@onyxmeuno]

Try using the center out origin or position for the placement of the start. Center your origin on your existent graphic as much as you can and also choose that option on Lightburn. It should work. I usually use that setting for my origin instead of the on the top edge of the piece being engraved.

[@thecountryjoat9824]

Have you tried a photo on a tumbler? I'm curious how that 130w would do as far as photo engraving on tumblers. It's definitely worth trying.

[@SimplySallie]

Not yet, I definitely have it on my list to test out very soon and will let you know! 😊

[@davebarker8184]

It only let's me use Y axis do you know the reason why it won't let me go to A?

[@TheJu2ber]

Seems like a lot of guess work to find the steps/rotation. I wish you could enter the product circumference and lightburn would calculate the number of steps. Thanks for the video.

[@steinbierz]

NIce video. I was wondering what the workflow would be if you had a powder-coated tumbler but wanted color rather than engraving down to stainless. Say I had a red tumbler and wanted a black logo on it. Would I do a normal engrave down to stainless, spray it with Cermark, and run the engrave again or is there an entirely different process that is more efficient? Thanks.

[@IRTermite]

First, registering the secondary pass, after you put CerMark on there, would be next to impossible if you removed the cup from the rollers to paint it. I've never seen anyone laser CerMark over powder cost, but suppose the best approach is to do it on the first step on its own.

[@steinbierz]

@@IRTermite Thanks. I wasn't certain if it was even an option; there are probably better ways to get color onto powder coating.

[@jessicahornlein8223]

I have a tumbler I am trying to engrave, and the top diameter is bigger than the bottom. It is not like any of the tumblers you featured. I noticed the test line is like mine in the sense that it goes "off track". I am just concerned and wondering, if I use the top diameter, would my engraving be off? I am doing a football design on the top and the lower half the name of the team then persons name on the opposite side. I fear the bottom will not be accurate? Any advice?

[@IRTermite]

You measure on top, and then angle your rollers inward to the bottom of the roller so they pinch down causing the lasered side of the roller to be level to the ground.

[@margarettementor826]

What font did you use for “Sallie?”

[@SimplySallie]

Hello spring design bundles 😊 it's by the artist linked in my description

[@piratiniwood547]

LOL! Energy-boost thing.....🤔 I thought it was a voodoo doll 😅 But, very cool, so many possibilities as long you have the inspiration. Do you, sometimes, have a "block" and no ideas? I think it's hard to re-invent yourself time after time. Say hi, to Jon.

[@SimplySallie]

🤣🤣🤣 I don't play it so I have no idea what it is called! Yes I get a block all the time- very normal! What gets me motivated is market research and trying new things! Constantly learning and growing. 😊

[@JocelynMcKenzie-yp5rr]

Have you tried engraving with color?

[@curranc]

Not supposed to be…but I’m jealous.

[@SimplySallie]

These were so much fun to make! ❤

[@arianacordova8892]

hoping they will be for sale so I can purchase ☺️❤️

[@ThomasShue]

That is a helluva CO2 lazer

[@queenbvanity727]

It makes no sense