How To Laser On Canvas: Jason Vorhees

[@jcrusso1]

wouldn't it make more sense to do the editing as a positive so you can directly see the results, then invert it last before exporting? Still, awesome results

[@BuildDadBuild]

Yes. I thought the level of contrast was going to be fine until I inverted it. Cheers

[@MadnessWorx]

Question for you. How long are these taking for you to burn? I am doing my first 5x7 Canvas burn on my Ortur LM 2 Pro and it is gonna take just under 3 hours, for a 5x7!!!! Did you happen to find any tips or tricks to reduce this? I know the tricks for doing normal burns such as using “offset fill” and reducing the Rapid Moves. Do you know if there is a way to reduce the Rapid Moves or reduce the time it takes to burn canvas with the Norton method? Thanks.

[@BuildDadBuild]

LOL...this one took about 8 hours... Cheers

[@MadnessWorx]

@@BuildDadBuild 😳oh God, there’s gotta be a fix for these crazy times

[@andrewludwick4305]

What Lazer do you use

[@BuildDadBuild]

For that one I think I'm using the Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro www.madethebest.com?aff=53 Cheers

[@justinjohnson9627]

Holy crap, some of that camerawork was making me feel a little sick. Thanks for posting this though!

[@vincentlekei1969]

Nice job thanks people on KZbin make it seem to make it so easy. Go you

[@rightpassage]

Buddy! Q- How much product, and money can I expect to waste trying to learn when I start this "hobby?" Worried I may go broke first. I want to learn the 6 basics. Glass, wood, acrylic, slate, metals, & canvas. Many more! I suppose I should pick 1 & master it? Then another.😒 Got to check out the SouthernSmokeEngraving channel. The dude will blow your mind!! 🤯

[@BuildDadBuild]

If you run speed and power grids on all those materials you’ll be all good. 👍🏻

[@jeremysouthard]

That's great! I've never thought to use the laser to remove multiple layers of paint off a canvas!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Yeah I was watching tile videos and got this recommended. Cheers, bud

[@prestongriffin416]

go and maybe watch the edge of tech might hope it will help he does wall art.

[@RJamesBaphomet1988]

Very cool! 🤘 I gotta agree that the last piece with the "less is more" about the amount of detail actually looks really really good. In those old Jason movies alot of his kill scenes weren't exactly in brightly lit scenarios anyway so captured that "Jason carved them up in the woods" vibe for sure👍

[@BuildDadBuild]

I know you’re giving, brother! Cheers

[@peggycole616]

Ive never used a laser to remove paint from my canvas ( they are 4' x 5') Interesting process. Ive painted with enamel on aluminum flashing for houses. How about removing paint with a laser to let some of the flashing show through? Almost an engraving but with multiple layers of color maybe? Have fun tonight 🍻 can you laser on whiskey flasks you logo? Or on leather keychains? Have fun tonight 🔪

[@BuildDadBuild]

Hey Peggy! You can definitely laser leather. And metal if it has a coating (you can't etch the metal, but can remove the material on top). Cheers

[@vincentlekei1969]

Hi this is fantastic 😮 well I have questions could I use acrylic paint instead of spray paint? And this should work on wood to right? 🤷‍♂️

[@BuildDadBuild]

I would think so.

[@vincentlekei1969]

@@BuildDadBuild sweet thanks 😊 for back so soon 👍 so I have more dum question what’s different between acrylic, paint, and spray paint? I know acrylic paint is plastic but is spray paint plastic too?

[@abrahamolivas7346]

logged on and a notification came across... day made. Gonna go into the workshop later today and begin my next project. And yes, gonna put some stank on it! Cheers bro. Great video and who doesn't like a little Jason Vorhees especially on days like today

[@BuildDadBuild]

That's awesome Abraham! Clinkies

[@luisjardim66]

Hello from Portugal!!! I want to try something for the first time in canvas. So as a rookie i am in laser engraving i am looking and find your great video. Can you please tell me what power is your diode laser to calculate the percentage for that one i am using? Thank you in advance!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sure, that is a 5W diode.

[@luisjardim66]

@@BuildDadBuild Great! I am using a 40W diode, so i think 10% it will be enough. I have to make some tests first but know i have some idea of what expect. Thank you very much for your prompt reply!

[@williamhbynumiii5269]

BRO! I love your videos. You do such a great job!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks, homie!

[@paulb6181]

IVE JUST TRIED THE SAME TECHNIQUE AS YOURSELF WITH THE SAME CANVAS, IMAGE AND SETTINGS AS IN THE VIDEO. HOWEVER I USED ARYLIC AIRBRUSH PAINT THROUGH AN AIRBRUSH INSTEAD OF SPRAYCANS. CAN YOU TELL ME IS THE SPRAY CAN PAINT ARYLIC BASED OR OIL BASED AS YOU DONT MENTION THIS AND IN THE UK WE HAVE DIFFERENT BRAND PAINTS. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME ON THIS. MY FIRST CANVAS PROJECT DIDNT WORK OUT. MANY THANKS PAUL

[@paulb6181]

I ALSO CONTACTED THE EDGE OF TECH WITH THE SAME MESSAGE AND I FOLOOWED HIS TUTORIAL WITH THE GANDALF IMAGE. MANY THANKS PAUL

[@BuildDadBuild]

It’s acrylic. Not sure why you’re yelling?

[@legendfilms6185]

you mentioned you did it at 7000 mm/s that seems a bit fast mm per minute would be 420000 is that even possible. Can you possibly show your settings in light burn when about to burn so we can take notes? Also is this a 20w laser?

[@havocproltd]

funny. i'm watching this on friday the 13th 2023

[@havocproltd]

and my "whiskey" later comes out of a BLUE bottle... to close out a weird week.

[@vincentlekei1969]

Oh hay lol 😆 you did it !

[@omarpimentel5061]

Can this be done only with spray? does acrlylic paint work on it too?

[@BuildDadBuild]

You can try it however you'd like!

[@omarpimentel5061]

@@BuildDadBuild I will do some testing, thanks!

[@Brok3n73]

What is the wattage of you laser for this vid?

[@BuildDadBuild]

5W

[@paulbirmingham1686]

excellent tutorials. one of the best on KZbin. less waffle and more teaching. just brilliant if only other you tubers can follow your straight to the point teaching. keep it up. suggestion some 3d tutorials would be great, some more on Perspex.

[@Cornaynay]

Do you have to put black over the color? I don’t have black on hand so I did a dark purple/ red. Going to try this once it’s dried.

[@BuildDadBuild]

You can do whatever colors you want! Cheers

[@MegaTeddybear04]

What's up brother? I am sorry I haven't been on to watch your videos in the last 6 months or so because of work! =-( but I'm back and on my next day off I will be spending the day getting caught up.. Till the next one, stay out of the woods tonight, but it'll be ok to go out on "Saturday the 14th" or will it? Clinkies

[@BuildDadBuild]

Cheers brother. And no worries...life stuff happens! Clinkies

[@travisscott4090]

What kind of paint do u use

[@BuildDadBuild]

Just regular spray paint. Nothing special.

[@derekschalk9772]

Dude, seriously get on the Facebook group - "Norton Den of Lasers" there are people doing this regularly on there, and they do run it at the higher speeds successfully. 2 fast suggestions I have from what I've learned. 1) Do 2 coats of white paint before you apply the colors. I think this might be to protect the canvas and also the even it out a bit. 2) When you are processing your image, it seems around 315 dpi is the sweat spot. This is because the size of the actual laser beam can't do any higher. it's go big for it. They also have a whole process there to make sure you have the best focus. I know your model has the metal cylinder for that, but it might be helpful doing the tests for focus and adjusting the z-height to make sure the cylinder is accurate.

[@BuildDadBuild]

I have applied to that FB group and have not been deemed entry yet. Thanks for the tips, Derek! Cheers

[@moniqueortiz6164]

Hello sir. I have a crazy amount of wood working projects ahead of me. I was wondering if I wanted to Shou Sugi Ban a knee wall cabinet I'm building to custom fit. How would you go about that? Should I make all the cuts then burn, assemble most then burn, only burn viewable areas (seems lazy) or some other approach?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Hey Monique! I would cut the boards (long), Shou Sugi Ban and scrape, and THEN cut to dimension and assemble. That way anything you burned off the ends isn't going to bite you in the butt! Cheers

[@KedaWoodDye]

Perfect demo! I believe this would work on wood too, since buring through canvas. Kinda like welding with heat and speed eh? Cant wait too see that demo, and may agree with my friend. Will need to save up sigh! So that is what bloopers/B Role feels like on the otherside....love it! 👍🏻

[@BuildDadBuild]

LOL. Cheers brother. You'd dig it the most!

[@KedaWoodDye]

@@BuildDadBuild cheers 🍻

[@truassassin1]

What kind of spray paint you can use?

[@BuildDadBuild]

For this? I don’t think it matters.

[@truassassin1]

Thanks for tips

[@skebo413]

A lot of good information. I've just started engraving so I spend an enormous amount of time on KZbin. Your videos are awesome!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thank you!

[@tiffannystipe9626]

Anybody tried this with acrylics?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Not that I know of...

[@tiffannystipe9626]

@@BuildDadBuild well i just did 😂😂😂 If I could send you a picture you would laugh with me lol I did a beautiful job back painting the canvas so there would be lots of colors It came out all in gray tones lol 😂 But it did burn 😂😂😂

[@BuildDadBuild]

LOL

[@saggioculo5386]

DUDE!!!! I didn't even realize it was Friday 13th. Thanks for todays awesome lesson.

[@BuildDadBuild]

LOL Cheers, Saggio!

[@buzzsah]

looking good, wright those numbers down.

[@BuildDadBuild]

You got that right! Cheers

[@harrisburgsoccer1527]

what was the program you were using when you were messing with the contrast? before light burn

[@BuildDadBuild]

Photoshop

[@patrickkirchner5271]

Love it! I have an Ortur laser as well and they are a lot of fun. Ive been doing some fun stuff for friends, etc. Neat toy to play with.

[@BuildDadBuild]

I dig it much more than I thought I would. I want to laser all the things. Cheers

[@BandSWoodcraft]

dude, I thought you had a twin but now I'm fairly certain you are from K-Town...how's Brian doing?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Hey Brad! Not from KTown...that I can remember. LOL Cheers

[@BandSWoodcraft]

damn son, you got a twin over here AND same exact age. even voice and intonation are same. creepy. better have a talk with the parents, may have split yall up!

[@beckyjacobs9176]

Would love to see you burn and laser a slab of wood if you have Walnut that would be awesome great job enjoy watching your show.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Hey Becky! I did laser engraved whiskey gift boxes on walnut! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYGVY6mbmNaYosk Cheers

[@beckyjacobs9176]

@@BuildDadBuild yeah I'm watching that video right now LOL

[@Jeppedy]

What type of paint? Were both Gloss? Both Flat?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Rustoleum spray paint. And everything was flat or satin Cheers

[@sunsetvideos2749]

Was the Ortur Laser better to use than the D1?

[@BuildDadBuild]

No.

[@dawgoscannatina]

Oh I dig the vibe!!!! Great Video Nick!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks, bud! Cheers

[@couchsurferdude3873]

Great. Now I have to buy a laser.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Wait until you see the big one. LOL If you order it make sure to check out the affiliate link in the description! Cheers

[@dustinchambers4172]

Badass i love the final one man, the detail is awesome!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks, brother! Cheers

[@mikebecker6226]

Can you try metal flasks?

[@BuildDadBuild]

This one won't etch metal. Unless it has some sore of coating on it. But I'm looking into how to do it with coatings.. Cheers

[@jeffvernon4405]

What did you wape it off with

[@BuildDadBuild]

A damp towel. Cheers

[@ViQRoy89]

Happy days eehhh 🖖🇺🇲

[@BuildDadBuild]

Cheers brother!!

[@moisescontreras1168]

Great video and that’s a awesome picture 🍻

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks, Moises! You da man! Cheers

[@moisescontreras1168]

@@BuildDadBuild ur so awesome brother 🍻

[@jamesrankin9833]

Good stuff

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks, James! Cheers

[@raddadgammastands4714]

have you tried multiple colors with etching with the xtool and what are the best setting you found?

[@BuildDadBuild]

I have not. But check out Edge of Tech. I think he did a video on it.