How To Paint Engraved Acrylic

[@hananonihongo]

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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@coralwegener6861]

This video is insanely helpful! Thank you so!

[@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.

[@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.

[@gigglebox220]

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

[@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. ❤️

[@jenyumz]

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

[@sallymoodley1422]

Absolutely Stunning.......

[@michaelgonzalez8863]

Love Florida! Nice work

[@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?

[@JoeJoe-yp4xz]

Awesome tip wit the tape to remove the masking

[@adrianoguedes7970]

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

[@lyndahollins2881]

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

[@BrianWerner]

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

[@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?

[@samuelsanchez6180]

Awesome. Love the music 😉

[@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!

[@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💖💖💖

[@dreamingofitaly]

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

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Yay! That’s awesome!

[@swp466]

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

[@carolwargin8160]

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

[@buddysmith7080]

This is so pretty. Which laser do you have?

[@andrewearl9315]

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

[@koakes82]

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

[@p2kc1]

Bright and so helpful .thank you so much !

[@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 ☺️💪🏼

[@spf30forlyfe27]

This was great, thank you for uploading it.

[@normancasto1553]

Smart, Smart, SMART! Thank you for sharing!

[@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 ?

[@MCC-wk3um]

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

[@flawless30830]

I love those.

[@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 🙈

[@catinheels88]

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

[@edwardolivares5038]

Love the work

[@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!

[@sabrinabradley5010]

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

[@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.

[@hazelparr8461]

Love this!

[@hmokdad911]

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

[@lsseaside7303]

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

[@bonnies4749]

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

[@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 :)

[@tinaaaron398]

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

[@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.

[@jeorginavelasco4116]

Where did you get ur acrylic blanks? They are gorgeous

[@reytrinidad809]

Great video, nice finish 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@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….

[@Venus-bb7cd]

These are amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

My pleasure :)

[@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!

[@alyxcarter1887]

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

[@arkimble7]

Can I use acrylic paint instead of the paint pen? Or even spray paint? Btw, I just love you

[@lindawilmarth3300]

So pretty!!

[@nickysarthome5903]

Very nice and creative

[@DenissBlinov]

Thank you :)

[@macsteamroller]

your nails look very pretty

[@ashleytorresnavarro266]

Love your tutorials!!!!! Keep them coming please!!! We are learning so much!!!! XOXO Question: How long did you wait for the gold paint to dry ?

[@monicascullion4001]

Oh I forgot.. Where do you get your materials from? I cant afford glowforge materials! They are really high! I love your stuff!!

[@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?

[@EasyED1992]

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

[@stefcaceres4239]

This is gorgeous!!! So beautiful. The gold paint falls or fades? If made this on a keychain Cuz of the pandemic if you wash it of spray alcohol it will fade?

[@FeelingCreatively]

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

[@prashantasmane8171]

u r amazing ideas thank u

[@SaakooDine]

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

[@tylervickery3795]

Very nice what kind of masking tape do you use??

[@AndreaDahnke]

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

[@artwithpam]

Its so gorgeous!! Omg 😍😍😍

[@monicascullion4001]

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

[@serenajohnson7881]

What masking tape do you use

[@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?

[@brendaspaul8889]

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

[@sidleggitt]

great tips and tricks!!

[@cordasolis]

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

[@chelsiblack7266]

Can we also just use gold spray paint ?

[@dezzykay18]

Supper cute! Where do you get your colored acrylic?

[@Slimm_Sheedah1]

Did the laser type that small font too? Wow!

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

yes ma'am

[@SleepWithCJ]

Gorilla tape tip is worth its weight in gold. Thanks.

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

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[@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

[@CrystalRoberts-lq9ri]

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

[@matthewgomez2353]

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

[@amyjane8536]

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

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

It comes already masked.

[@davidahe45]

I am really enjoying your video's. I just ordered a laser cutter and I am expecting it to be delivered today! Quick question. Do you also use the lacquer before painting when using wood in addition to acrylic to prevent the bleeding? Thanks!

[@stephaniecampana4847]

I'm curious about this too! I laser engraved and paint a lot of wood and I always have issues with bleeding. I use to just deal with it and wipe away but it's not ideal. Have you tried this way with wood? Anyways I'll be trying it out and I hope it works out! Would be such a life saver

[@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!

[@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.

[@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?

[@johnstalin5406]

Wonderful video

[@noraperez4175]

Beautiful

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Thank you!

[@RyKnocks]

Awesome tutorial! Thanks for sharing! Any tips for what power settings you use? I would hate to test on that expensive acrylic haha!

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Ryan Nanca LoL for sure! What laser and wattage do you have?

[@RyKnocks]

That Mom with a Laser 100w Chinese laser. Have a 130w Thunder coming soon!

[@PeterWheeldon]

@@RyKnocks I also have a 100w Chinese CO2. I "Fill" with a speed of 300mm/s, 12% power and 0.08mm line space. I cut with 9mm/s speed and 70% power for 4.5mm Acrylic.

[@markfmoritz]

A suggestion to reduce time. Raster engrave image, clean dust, spray clear lacquer, then spray with gold paint, remove mask, finally laser cut.

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

I would but spray paint and I have not gotten along in the past. I finally starting to come around with it but we still have a love/hate relationship haha. Thanks for sharing!

[@mustafakhoja1]

What setting did u use to engrace acrylic and cut ?

[@taylormoncaleano3405]

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

[@jose08852]

You are the best 👍

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

I hope it was helpful!

[@jose08852]

100% Thank you Blessings 🙏

[@zubairally7625]

Wow..jus what i needed. Thank you 😁

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Aww yay! Anytime :)

[@zubairally7625]

I have one question..🙈 What glue does one use to apply gold leaf onto acrylic. I'm a newbie at all of this 🙈🙈

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

@@zubairally7625 none! I just used a paint pen. :)

[@zubairally7625]

Okay...off to my local art shop and spend money 😁

[@monicascullion4001]

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

[@jerrysantos1148]

Great video! Quick question for you: in this case did you invert the image when you engraved it or did you leave it alone since you are painting over the engrave?

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Thanks! I left it alone because I find that inverting the image dulls the gold paint. :)

[@pdelmercado]

Gorgeous.

[@MiklGorges]

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

[@fabianluescher]

Awesome. You just saved my ass. Thank you for these tips.