The Ultimate Setup for Laser Engraving Glass Ball Ornaments

[@Steve-p1o5f]

You have great ideas, you’re so genuine in your videos and I also get a good laugh every now and then 😂.

[@Samcraftcom]

I'm glad you enjoy my videos! I put a lot of effort into making them informative and entertaining.

[@krisknowlton5935]

Sam, you are correct. I have been lasering for 3 or 4 years now, and I just kinda shoot from the hip when setting the speed and power. Most of the time, I get it spot on. And some time, I make a learning experience. 😂 A few weeks ago, I 3D printed an ornament holder for someone so they could laser engrave on ornaments. I guess I should make one for myself. I have some ideas floating around in my head for some laser engraved ornaments to make this year. The great thing about this hobby, or small business, is that there is a lot of talent out there and the demand is high for personalized ornaments. Just a side note, Scroungers Paradise did not get destroyed by the hurricane. They are open every day.

[@cliffgeter1105]

You're a mean one Mr. Grinch! Great content as always.

[@sherryr5462]

Creative Fabrica is amazing! I have been using them for more than a year also. What is great is that many items include licenses which allows commercial use!

[@Samcraftcom]

I totally agree!

[@rondarobinson1340]

You're a mean one Mr. Grinch. Thanks

[@tedapke6519]

A light inside the white ornament would make the engraving pop. You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch.

[@vickik791]

You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch. Thanks, Sam. ❤

[@craftingwithjean5599]

Interesting testing. I’m glad I watched before testing on my own. You’re a mean one Mr. Grinch!

[@machinedriven6740]

You're a mean one, Mister Grinch. Thank you for making these videos. Learning so much and very motivating

[@rickcloyd6390]

You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch! Great as Always, Thanks.

[@guythejedi]

You're a mean one, Mister Grinch. Thanks for all you do Sam.

[@robinsstitches]

Awesome, Thank you for the video. What laser would you recommend for engraving silicone pens? thank you

[@jimhamilton2680]

Glad to hear that the Commarker jigs are coming on stream shortly. Thanks for this Christmas video.

[@Phianett]

You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch! 🌲

[@RickTrimmer]

You’re a mean one Mr Grinch. Excellent video! Thanks

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@davidmerchen6097]

Love your videos! Enjoyed this one very much, and you are correct, shoot from the hip! You’re a mean one, Mister Grinch!

[@MakingwithMarilyn]

Great video and your jig looks amazing!!! You're a mean one, Mister Grinch.

[@sheilamgt]

Sam, Sam, Sam….I love the jigs that you make. I wish I had the XTool Ultra just so I could buy the jigs! 😅 …and for other reasons. LOL LOL LOL excellent video. Thanks for all that you do and for sharing.

[@Samcraftcom]

I'm so glad you like the video, and I'm happy to share what I know!

[@ronndaphillips5087]

I would love to see how it is done on the P2. You're a mean one Mr. Grinch!

[@HarresMakerShop]

You’re a mean one mister grinch. So would you jig also work in a s1 40w. Would you have the same results?

[@martiwieland4757]

Hi, thanks for the great video. Is the curved feature available for the X1? It wasn’t clear from your video. I am having a terrible time decorating ornaments on my F1. And you’re a mean one, Mr Grinch!

[@briano4150]

good video! You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch.

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks for the comment, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@barbblack7825]

The jigs are great. Tip: you can use tempura paint on the ornaments before engraving. This paint washes off easily after you finish your laser magic. I'm from out of country so no need for me to be mean grinching 😂. Thanks for educating us.

[@jeffdannenbaum2159]

Great Video Sam, keep it up!

[@BobDecker-o5c]

Will a frame type laser work on the balls, like a Creality Falcon2or for the curve engraving or is it strictly for the Xtool?

[@atienne_navarre]

Your'e a mean one, Mr Grinch. Good content.

[@jameswilson7846]

You're a mean one Mr. Grinch!

[@ropeany1]

If you dilute your paint before you put it into the ornament and then instead of shaking it just roll it to slush the paint around the inside you'll get a much better result. Then you can pour out the extra paint and let them dry.

[@MrDmorgan52]

I've been told to use isopropyl alcohol. It evaporates quickly

[@geraldlamothe6091]

Great video Sam...My experience of have doing hundreds of christmas balls si, yes blue diode for the win,and next paint inside (arcrylic) DO NOT ADD WATER to your paint it will flake off when dry,your customers will not be happy...To spread the paint is to tap the ball in the palm of your hand,and after that when it's all spread out place your ball upside down (opening towards bottom to let out the excess paint and let dry 24 hours or you cah speed up the process with a heatgun (blow in small bursts through the opening of the ball)...

[@Samcraftcom]

Thanks for the tip about the paint! I'll definitely keep that in mind for future projects.

[@Bdbrad71]

Amazing work Sam

[@ronr179]

This was done using the blue diode and not fiber? Correct?

[@RickTrimmer]

Yes

[@Samcraftcom]

You're right, the blue diode is what I used.

[@RickTrimmer]

Do you plan on making this type of jig for the P2S?

[@thepatsyfamily]

I wonder how tinsel or garland would look on the inside of the cream colored ornament? Always impressed with these videos. I watch even though I don't have a laser engraver. You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Ball holders! 🤪 I'm wondering why you painted the mirror finished ones. Why not just focus on a regular flat one of the same size? Have you tried painting the outside? I would guess the paint would wipe off the finished surface while adhering to the ablated area.

[@dragonflyneb8212]

Amazing are you selling the bulbs?

[@charlesm.1638]

What about putting the paint in the ornament and spinning it instead of trying to shake it?

[@mmcnama4]

This the paint out so it moves a lot easier. And... build a ornament tumbler (or rotator)!

[@thanemakes5377]

Sam, what about the white tile zinc spray paint technique on those? You’re a mean one!

[@markgrassman6238]

Oh, and you're a mean one Mr. Ginger.

[@funit64]

Would it help mixing the acrylic paint with a little PVA glue 🤔

[@Samcraftcom]

I honestly don't know, but it's worth a shot!

[@danhalpert2284]

Thanks for an other great video. Have you tried to use masking tape when you laser the ornament and then use the remaining tape as a paint mask, spray paint should give you a good contrast. Of course that makes it look lie you just painted the exterior of the ball. This sounded better in my brain than when I wrote it down. :)

[@TomCasull]

You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch

[@rickmoore]

You're a mean on Mr. Grinch....any chance you are working on jigs/fixtures for the Roly Lasermatic MK2?

[@lancenielsenofficial]

Will the jig work with the D1 Pro?

[@timpindell8178]

For the paint, why not use an unused ornament holder to lay it on its side since glass is difficult to coat? I imagine finding the right consistency for the paint will help as well.

[@SimplySublimation-fp1if]

Great video as always! Would it be possible to make a video on the glass ornaments using a diode laser with or without a rotary for those that don't own a Xtool F1 Laser machine. Thanks

[@CHCLbyLen]

Does this fit inside the F1 space? Also you’re a mean one Mr. Grinch!

[@FredSchmitthammer]

Any plans for an F1 jig?

[@traceyporter4531]

Can these jigs work with the WeCreat Viision

[@EngineersHomestead]

You're a mean one Mr.Grinch

[@melannieworld]

Can this be used with the xtool s1?

[@Krazoboy]

You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch…thanks

[@markgrassman6238]

Yeah, I'd like a couple of the big 80mm ball holders please. Thats just wrong Sam.

[@Sactowoman69]

Fantastic! Oh yeah, we’ve been putting paint in Christmas bulbs forever just thin it down a little you can use glitter glitter paint works good. That’s the method you squeeze it in and shake it up.

[@RimpleBhakta]

could you do this with a diode frame based laser like a atomstack?

[@playamytrumpet]

You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch.

[@fredklapetzky2698]

You know, Grinch was only a mean one at the beginning. By the end he had Christmas spirit

[@intelula]

F*** dude I literally just spent $150 on etsy yesterday buying a bunch of designs that apparently all came from this website. I wish I would have seen you yesterday. I'm still ging to sign up but I could of saved a bunch of money if I had seen you yesterday

[@waynebrooks5329]

I would love if you could make one for gantry Laser ( diode )

[@bluelineinkcorp5069]

can we buy just the files? no need to buy the jig when I have a printer

[@Samcraftcom]

I don't sell any 3D print files.

[@MollieandAlfie]

Hi Sam, can I do this on the F1?

[@brendafogerty1685]

I'd like to know too. My first attempt didn't go so well.

[@ToOldToDoThis]

You’re a mean one Me. Grinch

[@judgem9150]

I don't use paint anymore on any mirrored surface for laser engraving. I use a powder puff and talcum powder. The same stuff that every grandmother had with her cosmetic stuff. I picked up a cheap gift set at the local dollar store.

[@Samcraftcom]

That's a great tip! I've never heard of using talcum powder before, but it makes sense!

[@judgem9150]

@@Samcraftcom First off, you do some really great videos! Thanks for all the tips I have used from your videos. Hope this is a tip you can use. Using the powder speeds up my workflow immensely when engraving shiny items. It takes a second to apply, no drying time and cleans up just as fast. Again thanks for all the helpful tips you have posted over the years. Roy

[@cliff5240]

How about using compressed air -- a compressor might be too much but the cans you use to blow junk out of a computer keyboard? You are a mean one Mr. Grinch.

[@MotoRich900]

That Thunder Laser seems to be a very expensive shelf at the moment lol

[@chelleyfowlkes8912]

Add a little modge podge instead of water

[@NancyBryantIdeas]

Mean, no that's not it. You're a wise one Sam.

[@deefan11]

My suggestion would be spray paint with a 360 degree replacement tip

[@Samcraftcom]

That's a great idea!

[@Dipstick252]

Stick a miniature led Christmas light in the bulb.

[@Samcraftcom]

I like the idea of making the ornaments light up!

[@wendesmith6240]

Very attractive but the missing apostrophe would make it a no for me.

[@patshipp9195]

💖

[@Bespokelasers]

You’re a mean on Mr Grinch

[@kronisknatur]

Maby you can use masking liquid. Outside of the glass Ball. After use you can just remove the mask.

[@TheRm65]

I dunno, I suspect my customers would have a problem with getting their balls laser engraved, but you never know. There's a market for everything these days.

[@tim71291]

What? who?!! me? Why, I have nev…. yeah, that is all of us.

[@nomadpack4050]

Why sacrifice any to paint them, just use the matt finish balls for calibration then swap it out for the mirror finish before pressing start 🤦‍♂️

[@brandonrife]

Wouldn't want to be like you. No offence but the pressure of having to always adapt to make a livivng, must be exhusting

[@74CreativeDesigns]

I can tell you from experience, don’t try spray paint 😂

[@DragginLineOutdoors]

You're a mean one Mr. Grinch

[@eidurgud]

You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch.