Laser Dark or Spray paint? Also update on everything

Today I'm sharing what is better. Spray paint or Laser Dark.
Hi, I'm Matt along with my wife, Sara and our 4 kids we are fulfilling our dreams of becoming more self-reliant. We support our dream by working from home running our laser engraving business.
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[@bitza707]

I really love your vibe! I'm always watching your videos, full of excitement. Thank you for all the information you are giving for free 😁

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Thanks for your kind words.

[@AussieMom5353]

Your videos are just what I need!!! I'm doing my research and getting ready to take the first step into engraving. I have no experience at all but you give me confidence that I can do this!!!! Thanks Matt....glad I got to see you again! 😁

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

I'm so glad!

[@waynegutschmidt7586]

Glad we got to see you again. Looking forward the the finished shed

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

😃

[@ruftime]

No matter what paint I use, I use an initial light coat or clear coat to seal the masking tape edge’s 😎

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Thanks I will have to give that a try.

[@DesignAlign]

Great video, as always. Thank you. Just a thought: You can also consider applying a light coat of clear lacquer before spray painting to prevent bleeding.

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Thanks I will have to try that.

[@johndoe6032]

I was thinking the same thing. If you apply a finish before engraving that will prevent bleeding. And if you're going to apply a finish anyway (you should) this is not an extra step.

[@GokuSuper69]

Did you try it yet? I'm not finding any other videos on if it works with a clear coat. Another option is to have the wood already finished with clear before lasering and a quick coat of clear right before spraying black. ​@laserengravingwithmatt7833

[@jktechwriter]

Can you explain exactly how to do this? Is the lacquer applied over the tape but before the spray paint?

[@rickpouley7561]

Great video.. Love your comparison to the spray paint etc. Love your charcuterie boards.. Did you make them? Good luck with your new shop!

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Thanks. Nope we found a supplier.

[@davidelder5399]

Another great video. I'm looking forward to seeing the machines in their new workshop. Oh, did you mention another laser is on its way 🤔

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Me too and yup 😄

[@marcomartins896]

I love your vids, i want to start something with my sculpfun s9 but im too afraid of the limitations on my budget but thats all i got, thanks for the information.

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Hey look at it this way you are at the bottom and there is only one way up.

[@marcomartins896]

@@laserengravingwithmatt thank you for the reply and for what counts your channel came all the way to me while i was looking, big hug from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@wayneg1681]

Great Video! I've been meaning to try Laser Dark for some time now. They have another after spray that I think sets the Laser Dark. Are you using that as well?

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Thanks. No I have not tried that yet.

[@scottroe7862]

Great video! Thanks. Where did you get those boards? Nice!

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Thanks we are trying a new company and if it works out we will make a video

[@joehimes9898]

Glad we got to see you again, except the feet. The feet were scary.

[@michaelcandelaria3724]

I have been watching as many of your videos as I can. Where do you sell your products? How did you sell so many hats so quick? We have a Glowforge pro and can’t wait to upgrade to thunder. We make and sell patch hats, coasters, and a bunch of other items but haven’t put them up on Etsy yet.

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

We sold them to companies we do other work for and sell on ton on Etsy of other things.

[@michaelcandelaria3724]

@@laserengravingwithmatt any tips for selling on Etsy?

[@rhaepers1]

Easy way to stop bleeding is to spray the wood with a coat of clear BEFORE lasering

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Thanks I will give that a try 😃

[@thesplinteredfinger]

I have been using Mountain 94 instead of Rust-Oleum. Do you know how it compares to that? I just converted my garage too! It is definitely a bigger job than one would imagine.

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

I have never heard of Mountain 94

[@nickritter4551]

you really should consider the 3m xtract sandpaper, the typical sandpaper paper with the 6-8 large holes in it does not remove the sawdust as you sand. the dust just sits there and wears out the paper faster and puts lines in the wood. i have yet to meet anyone that has tried the xtract paper and not been amazed. 3M Xtract Net Disc 310W. if nothing else you could try it and make a video showing the difference.

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

I will look into that thanks

[@Beecher_Dikov]

I only got gray tones from spray paint. I get really black from a mix of TO2 with rubbing alcohol.

[@pfiltz]

I wonder if Laser Mark has marking spray for glass products. I want to do shot glasses, but the Cermark is Pricey...

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

I do not think so.

[@chrisoliver3851]

Hey Matt what your source for the olive cutting boards?

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

That place doesn’t carry them anymore

[@cutetoesnewbornphotography303]

Have you tried using Molybdenum Disulfide Powder mixing with Acetone and paint it on stainless steel and engrave,. it save ur money.

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

I can say I have never heard of that.

[@Bearded_Blonde]

Curious if you have tried Citadel Choas Black Model Paint. It dries within a few minutes.

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

No i have not tried that.

[@stephen5426]

Laser dark is very expensive to use as a color fill? If I am just going to colorize my engravings I spray a matte clear down and let is dry then go back with my spray paint fill color. You don't get any wood bleeds because the matte clear seals the wood. A LOT cheaper.

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

🧐 I will have to give that a try. Thanks 😃

[@samsanderson7159]

Have you tried the laser dark on bamboo?

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Nope

[@jimblessinger]

How about Chalk Paint?

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

🤷‍♂️ never tried it

[@ninefingermining8694]

My garage is way more full or crap lol 👍

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

lol

[@steveedwards2889]

Sanding sealer stop paint bleeding

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Thanks I will give that a try 😃

[@karvtek]

Thunder Bolt?

[@danielwharrison]

My guess as well

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Nope

[@laserengravingwithmatt]

Nope

[@mattryhal8104]

Ya cheap isn't always to go...