How To Paint Engraved Acrylic

[@elizabethesplin1270]

Umm I could cry watching this - I've been doing these signs and having so many issues with leaking and not wanting to do intricate design because the weeding this is LIFE CHANGING freaking magic THANK YOU!!!

[@skyjim777]

Thank goodness you got the middle of the K! I was going crazy looking at it. Great video!

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

@@skyjim777 🤣 I’m glad I didn’t disappoint! Haha

[@skyjim777]

I just bought a laser and the acrylic cover sheet has been driving me crazy. Thanks for the gorilla tape idea. I’ve been cutting vinyl letters for 35 years and have used transfer tape and all of the related product. I have never found anything as annoying as the acrylic cover.

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

@@skyjim777 bahah it can be pesky. Black gorilla tape and a plastic razor are my go to's for acrylic.

[@hananonihongo]

I love how practical and no-nonsense your approach is! No fluff, just some solid making skills with brilliant advice! Thanks!

[@gigglebox220]

Found you on Tik Tok, I love your videos! Thank you for sharing!

[@manuelvillalpando6665]

If you ever experience bleeding, the beauty about plastics is that you can always sand away the bleed marks, then reapply a light coat of epoxy UV resin on top and usually that will get rid of any and all scuff marks. You can then polish and wax your final piece to make it look nice and shiny. Another trick that I use, after polishing away unwanted areas, is that I take a hot torch and in a controlled motion go over the areas that were scuffed by the polishing. This will bring out a good natural shine to resin. Always practice on scrap pieces, as it takes a bit of getting used to doing this method. The key is applying the flame of the torch at the right distance, at an even and consistent speed, and paying attention to the changes on the resin surface. Thanks for your video, it gave me some good ideas.

[@jenyumz]

Thank you so much for your video! New Glowforge user here. This was just the tutorial I needed

[@XxToltecPhantomxX]

Gorgeous! As a mum of 2 in the UK who has just bought a laser engraver I'm now so excited to get started! Plus it's so refreshing to see laser videos done by a woman ❤

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

How exciting! It’s definitely intimidating in the beginning but once you get through that learning curve, it will be amazing! Be sure to join my community on Facebook. I host weekly free trainings and it’s an overall amazing group!

[@rameshrajah613]

Am also planning to buy one can you please tell me which laser engraver you baught? can you send me som pictures?

[@EmilyLLCreations]

That’s beautiful! I’m new to this acrylic engraving stuff and this video was super helpful. You got a new subscriber! Thank you💖💖💖

[@adrianoguedes7970]

Wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Kudos!

[@rachelvalentine3428]

Have you every spray painted the acrylic after you spray poly on it? Seems like it would be a lot quicker, but I’m not sure if it would bleed or not.

[@dreamingofitaly]

Thank you for the lacquer tip - it turned out perfect!

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Yay! That’s awesome!

[@JumpzVidz]

Ooo wow the gorilla tape was very clever I've never thought of that

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

I have a new favorite. Look up “plastic razor”. It’s blue with orange plastic razors and works even better!

[@joybidwell9487]

Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge. I learn something every time I watch (and re-watch ) you!

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Thank you for taking the time to share that! It means the world to me. ❤️

[@ThisIsHowIMadeIt]

Great trick with the tape!!

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

This Is How I Made It thanks! Can’t take credit for it though. Just something I learned from surrounding myself with awesome laser people ☺️💪🏼

[@michaelgonzalez8863]

Love Florida! Nice work

[@sallymoodley1422]

Absolutely Stunning.......

[@Esbylife]

I’ve been struggling to find the perfect setting for engraved acrylic in which to paint. Would love if you could share your settings. This was very helpful never thought to spray with clear first.

[@nlm8487]

Have the settings been shared yet? I noticed there is no reply to your question, so I am wondering if someone had already asked this prior to you.

[@alidadebruyn3560]

@@nlm8487 she doesn’t appear to reply to anyones questions. She appears to have acrylic sheet but again no details on what depth how she was able to cut the acrylic shape so not really in depth tutorial. To me in depth tutorials meaning is step by step detail from start to finish and when you say tutorial at least answer questions, especially if you putting a tutorial on KZbin and basically stating you helping others to do the same

[@beehr4468]

It all depends on your machine in all reality

[@mazzugara]

Maybe because she doesn't actually know how to use a laser?

[@SaakooDine]

What are the settings for best engrave and cut with acrylic??? Thank you 🌹🌹🌹

[@georgeghaly5808]

Very nice work. I was amazed by this gold pen. I mean it is a true gold color. But i wonder if you can find this same color within a spray bottle. because it will be much easier for you to finish this job. I liked the frosted teal acrylic it is cool. Too bad i don't live in the US. but i do work with souvenirs and laser cutting. Nice work one more time.

[@mustafakhoja1]

What setting did u use to engrace acrylic and cut ?

[@cherylteare4526]

Great, great, great video

[@shellymcdonald9967]

I am trying to make a clear Christmas ornament but ever time i sprayed on the lacquer is leaks under the masking tape. Do you have any helpful hints for this problem. Am i spraying to much or to close. I do let it dry over night

[@JoeJoe-yp4xz]

Awesome tip wit the tape to remove the masking

[@swp466]

That Gorilla Tape is the best tip! I'm going to have to try that! I hate weeding by hand!

[@coralwegener6861]

This video is insanely helpful! Thank you so!

[@carolwargin8160]

Thank you, this is such a cute project. I also live in Central Florida but grew up in South Florida.

[@koakes82]

Great tutorial and beautiful project. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@CrystalRoberts-lq9ri]

do you have anything on top of the acrylic before engraving?

[@PiaRex-y4f]

Thank you so much for this detailed and informative video! Can you link the name of the masking tape you used? I can’t find it on their website. Thanks.

[@sabrinabradley5010]

You are amazing, your tutorials are so helpful and informative! Thank you once again for a time, knowledge and ideas!

[@p2kc1]

Bright and so helpful .thank you so much !

[@serenajohnson7881]

What masking tape do you use

[@samuelsanchez6180]

Awesome. Love the music 😉

[@bonnies4749]

Do you remove the protective layer acrylic usually comes with then add your own masking tape?

[@AntaniusX]

What are your settings for this engraving? Anytime I try this, there are lines in the engraving and the lacquer fills so much of the void (even with a very light spray) that the paint cannot fill in all the art. Are you deeper engraving when painting? Thanks!

[@JohnSmith-jk9or]

I wonder if you could share your engraving settings on the acrylic and the type of laser that you are using? I know that every laser is different, but it looks like your engravings are nice and deep. I'd like to see if these settings will make a difference when I am paint filling. Thanks.

[@carmelprince8066]

Hi, I was wondering, if I wanted to use multiple colors for different areas, how would you go about doing it? Especially if the images are close together and you dont want the colors to mix?

[@catinheels88]

Hello, thank you for the great advise! I am wondering whether painting acrylic like this is waterproof? I want to make jewellery! Thanks.

[@mikiauto73]

Nice idea thank you! This is maybe a silly question but why don’t you use for example spray paint instead of loosing time with the pen? Could you explain why it must be done with the pen? Thank you again!

[@lyndahollins2881]

they are gorgeous, can you colour cricut engraved acrylic the same?

[@taylormoncaleano3405]

Would regular clear spray paint work okay instead of lacquer? In a pinch and can’t get the lacquer here quickly enough. 🥴

[@sabrinasloth]

thank you for the informative videos! I am new to lases but want to try with a laser cutter to cht up to 3 mm acrilyc, hopefully under 300 U$,can you tell me if there is a machine that you reccommend the most? Thank you!

[@spf30forlyfe27]

This was great, thank you for uploading it.

[@TiggaJones]

Did you cover it in the masking tape beforehand? I want to try this but I just learned to engrave blanks. How could I do this but with acrylic blanks?

[@noravilla583]

Hi what were your settings for this type of engraving

[@jeorginavelasco4116]

Where did you get ur acrylic blanks? They are gorgeous

[@matthewgomez2353]

What engrave and cut settings did you use for acrylic??

[@jeangrandy8672]

How did you get the color frosted teal?

[@reytrinidad809]

Great video, nice finish 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@alyxcarter1887]

If you tried to use the paint marker over the smaller words, would it still look clean and crisp?

[@EasyED1992]

would the lacquer be good to use still if you use Spray Paint instead of markers??

[@chelsiblack7266]

Can we also just use gold spray paint ?

[@andrewearl9315]

That’s a great idea did you use light burn.

[@monicascullion4001]

I bought a glowforge but need to learn how to design. How do you design your projects??

[@sublimationman]

Where did you get that teal acrylic?

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

I get all of my acrylic from www.ceruleantides.com

[@kellyrolland4119]

Where do you get the colored acrylic?

[@normancasto1553]

Smart, Smart, SMART! Thank you for sharing!

[@belindamason8286]

Super awesome tip. Thank you!! Curious if you have ever used spray paint in any of your engraved pieces and what you thought about the results?

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Belinda Mason I’ve seen others use it successfully but spray paint and I just don’t get along 🙈

[@beehr4468]

Great video !!!! If I’m using gloss black acrylic (which is a headache) I’ll be using gloss white acrylic paint on the engraving. Once the white acrylic paint is dry and everything is peeled off, do you recommend lacquer over the entire acrylic piece or should I seal the white engraving before peeling ?

[@basterbeatz]

Do you know maybe what paint to use for engraved acryilic? I used water based spray can paint and cracks started to form on engraved part on acrylic board. Do you maybe have suggestions what to use? Thanks

[@dunk92]

I got lots of cracks in the acrylic, because of the lacquar spray (same brand). It works like a sort of glue and that stresses the material. Maybe because I have clear acrylic I am noticed the cracks. I ordered special laser tape. Do I still need to spray it with better tape? Or maybe I putted to much on it?

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

I’m sorry to hear that! I’ve never had an issue with the paint cracking. I would experieny a little more. Maybe you put too much on. If not, try a different sealer and let me know if you have better luck!

[@dunk92]

@@ThatMomWithALaser They don't sell the spray you used here in Europe. I got Rust Oleum Crystal clear. I think it is the same, but it contens Aceton. Does your Rust Oleum also contains Aceton? If not, maybe that is the reason and I have to look for another spray.

[@nlm8487]

Do you think it would be faster by using the rustoleum metallic gold spray? It is the same color effect and beautiful shimmer just as the pen you use….

[@jesseniamontiel4876]

What's that bluebtape that colored the acrylic?

[@Arrazi13]

May I know what is the model of the engraving macine that you use.?

[@AndreaDahnke]

Do you use anything to clean the acrylic after you've painted it?

[@FeelingCreatively]

Yay! Thank you! This was exactly what I was looking for. Now I have to see what other videos you have🤩

[@monicascullion1030]

Is there any way you would share the file to make those? I just got my glowforge and need help!!

[@edwardolivares5038]

Love the work

[@buddysmith7080]

This is so pretty. Which laser do you have?

[@buddhathebarber4857]

What would you completely fill the etched part to the top instead of just lightly painting inside ?

[@patriciadruber9586]

Probably already asked. But what power and speed did you engrave at?

[@monicascullion4001]

Is the masking stuff still on the acrylic pieces when you seal them??

[@carlalbury5785]

do you use cast acrylic?

[@Venus-bb7cd]

These are amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

My pleasure :)

[@BrianWerner]

Rustoleum Laquer and Gorrilla tape! Good to know! Thanks!

[@deniselopez3106]

Hi! Love your videos. I have a question and hopefully you might now the answer. Would using the lacquer have the same affect on wood?

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

It should. I use it for wood also :)

[@lsseaside7303]

Please, how did you get that gorgeous Frosted Teal colour? Exactly what paint did you use? Thank you!!! Love your work!!!

[@tinaaaron398]

Thank you for showing this, perfect and easy. Question.... do you sell the file for this ornament? I love it!

[@whimsnwhittle]

ok..so why not spray gold paint at once? is it cause it hasn't got the gold leaf effect??

[@rosac8168]

Can this be done on cricut?

[@Slimm_Sheedah1]

Did the laser type that small font too? Wow!

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

yes ma'am

[@CatsPurrfect]

How much was your laser?

[@mediopaso]

Hey!!!, question, if the paint does run to the sides an under the tape, does it mean im laquering all wrong?, should i put more next time?

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

I would think you may not have put enough on. There shouldn't be any spills. :)

[@mediopaso]

@@ThatMomWithALaser thank you!!, the way you describe everything is really helpfull!!

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

@@mediopaso aww thank you! Make sure you also let it dry completely. That will help too.

[@hmokdad911]

Amazing work, just wondering have you ever tried to spray the acrylic instead of using the pen?

[@secondchancechurchofdelive7695]

What color is the acrylic that you are using?

[@hazelparr8461]

Love this!

[@sheperdofidiots]

This was an amazing tutorial, thank you so much for making this! This and your epoxy earring tutorial have really helped me get started with my work! A question to you or anyone who knows the answer - working with acrylic it seems to scratch VERY easy, and I wouldn't want customers to get something nice and shiny that looks awful after a month of use. Is there a good way to "finish" acrylic pieces like these and ensure they are at least scratch resistant? So far I'm using Rustoleum Paintes Touch 2X Ultra Gloss Clear. I initially just tried the "Laquer" shown in this video, not knowing what it is for LOL. That didn't work out well. Any ideas or opinions would be greatly appreciated!

[@MCC-wk3um]

How long did it take for your marker to dry? Great video and beautiful result!

[@cordasolis]

Can you use other types of paint pens, like posca pens maybe?

[@brittanyhernandez5252]

The white piece over the heart what is that?

[@1funnyworld]

Can you spray paint on the masking tape

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Yes.

[@flawless30830]

I love those.

[@artsNprints]

May we know the pen used to fill color

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Yes! It's listed in the description box. Gold by DecoColor

[@lindawilmarth3300]

So pretty!!

[@MiklGorges]

Why not spray gold? I’ve seen really good gold spray.

[@dianealstadgarrison1173]

Where did you get the acrylic

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

I get all of my acrylic from www.ceruleantides.com

[@gigisbychesney8842]

@@ThatMomWithALaser What size acrylic did you use for this project?

[@77gustavopj]

Where do buy the acrylic?

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Www.ceruleantides.com

[@77gustavopj]

Nice thanks!!!

[@amyjane8536]

Did your acrylic come with the masking tape layer on top? Or did you add that?

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

It comes already masked.

[@vess7789]

Hi, thank you for this video, it was very helpful. I just wanted to ask if you know whether other types of markers can be used or do they have to be oil-based for the best results?

[@brendaspaul8889]

I'm a beginner love what you made, how did you get the acrylic hearts pink and blue