🙆‍♂️ Relief Fill, Raised Text, Merging Shapes and Pro Engraving Techniques!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

*Thank you ALL so much for watching!* Leave me a comment on _whether or not you like this new focused format,_ going back to my roots!

[@noelv1976]

Yes please, love these videos

[@stevespringer8385]

Wish I could add multiple "likes" for this one Rich. Thanks so much.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Wow, thanks Steve! 👍 I appreciate the support!

[@stevespringer8385]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy always Rich

[@cousinamia]

I used the raised lettering in braille language to create a Keychain for a blind friend . He loved it

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@plamennikolov4414]

What you do for all of us is unique. Thank you! God bless you!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Wow, thank you Plamen!

[@kingfish2461]

Thanks for sharing Rich! You are truly a GENIUS!!!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

*Genius?* Nah! But thank you!

[@georgekabacinski]

That’s amazing, Rich. I’ve one the reverse engraving for name badges a while back. The tips on setting off the name and crosshatch re all new to me. It will probably resolve an issue I came across recently. Thank you, sir!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You are very welcome George. I'm glad you liked the video!

[@toddmundt4009]

Thanks!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Much appreciated, thanks for support Todd! 👍

[@ggwarrier]

I have some terrific pencil sketches drawn by my 12 year son on regular paper. I am going try this method to accentuate these priceless(for me) art work on to playwood using my first and newly acquired laser unit (Ginmetsu L8). I watch lots of your videos but this one focused on techniques can't be beat. Thank you, Sir. Genius....

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Wonderful!

[@JerryPolson]

Wow, you make learning Lightburn so easy!! Thank you,Rich.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you Jerry!

[@noelv1976]

This is great, sir!! I was trying to make my own layer and was stressing out for no reason. Will apply this method on my next project. Thank you so much for this!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@sicciful]

Thank you Rich for this educational video, you always learn from the master himself. thankx

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@barrybaker5135]

its a bit advanced for me at the moment . I will keep watching and learning . these little lessons you make are really helpfull

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad to hear that Barry! Try this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6OQaXSfhJmKidk

[@rolandhernandez2836]

I always learn something from your videos. You're the Eddie Van Halen of lasers.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks, that's a great compliment Roland! Thanks!

[@guardtroll4829]

I love that your videos give detailed focus on the LB tools and techniques you can do with them. It really helps to imagine their application for my own designs.❤

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@linwoodhenson7270]

Wow, this really shows what creativity + laser can do. I really learn a lot from your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

My pleasure!

[@grandviewfarmer1994]

I had stop watching your videos but I've just sat through two awesome instructional videos hope you keep these up great job. 👍🏻

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks, will do!

[@mmcm04]

Excellent presentation!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you kindly!

[@nelsonmuniz9530]

Thank you very much you just gave me a great idea to engrave on a blank coin to engrave and didn’t know how to start. You make it look so easy. Thanks again.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad I could help Nelson!

[@Joe135Boomer]

Once again a great big thank you. You pick topics that really help me. This video will be in my permanent library for continuous reference. I’ve had some success with the raised lettering but when I and more layers everything goes haywire. Now I see where I have been goin wrong. Again, THANKS.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad it was helpful Joe!

[@adamcolville2057]

Just stumbled across this video Rich , once again you’ve made it easy to understand and I’ll be trying this out very soon . You sir are a lightburn Master , and a thoroughly nice chap as well .

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Wow! Thank you so much! I appreciate the comments Adam! 🙏

[@herbertgreen5145]

The videos helps a lot, I’m new at this laser engraving, only been doing it for about 2 months, but learning something new every week, thanks

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Great to hear Herbert! 👍

[@LarryDMitchell]

Outstanding tips and I'm going to ONCE AGAIN use this technique for a project in the works. Thanks Rich!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Have fun Larry!

[@jimbo23mattingly]

always amazed by your knowledge, I dont use my laser enough because I can never do what I want to. You make things possible.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You can do it Jim, thanks!

[@akbadwolf]

SWEET! I had been stumped on a mothers day heart with words and it did not look real good. This method is perfect. Thanks

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Wonderful!

[@gilbertboyer9936]

Excellent presentation.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks so much Gilbert!

[@createinspain]

Great video! The bit I wanted was the engrave setting tips. I'm lucky in that I have been designing vectors for years, so Lightburn holds few problems for me in that respect.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@xotmc]

Wow, can’t wait to incorporate this into one of my projects! I learn so much from you! Thanks 😃

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You are so welcome!

[@trishmadore2104]

Loved this video as I learned the icons on the left side of the screen for so many shortcuts!! Thank you!!!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad it helped Trish!

[@elguapo1507]

Thanks

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks so much for the support! 🙏 Much appreciated!

[@charleslamont2963]

Rich, thank you so much for sharing life, skills and talent with us. It is EnRICHing

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I appreciate that Charles! Thanks so much for the warm comments!

[@aggieaquarist8470]

Another excellent video. Love the new short form packed with tips. I never know when one may come in handy. Thanks so much for all you do.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You are so welcome Aggie! Thanks for watching!

[@viamer82]

Beautiful work as always.I really enjoy watching your videos. And I have to say, I learned a lot. Thank you very much. Warm greetings from the Czech Republic

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you very much!

[@nipajhaveri434]

Wondered how that was done. Thanks for the video. May have to watch it a few times. 😊

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad it was helpful Nipa! 👍 Follow along in your copy of Lightburn.

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

Good demonstration Rich. I’m sure many will find this useful.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I hope so Rob! 👍

[@williemoses9394]

This was amazing! My wooden coaster have bothered me with the grain direction for larger spaces. I bet the tip for cross hatch will make a big difference for me with these. I really enjoy your videos.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad it was helpful Willie!

[@timtaylor7337]

Thank you, Rich. This was such an eye-opener for me😮. I sure appreciate this type of educational information. Tim

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it Tim, thanks!

[@carabellacreationsbyshauna6]

Great video... This was very helpful in trying to understand the best way to engrave certain materials.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheMakersMarkTSF]

At 3:30 you kept calling it "Offset Fill" and was confusing the hell out of me; I had to watch it three times to realize that you meant "Offset Tool"! Still excellent tips and it helped me figure out the direction that I wanted to go. Thank you.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

That's what happens when you old! 🤪

[@TheMakersMarkTSF]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy You got that right,,, I was too old to realize what you meant the first time!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

😀

[@Essentialvideophoto]

Hello Sir. Thank you for your to the point videos. Short and on subject. Love it.🧐👋

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You are very welcome!

[@bigcountry734]

Very nice, as always your videos are great for us just starting out

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you like them!

[@elguapo1507]

What a fantastic lesson! Thanks very much Rich. Brilliant! 👍

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Wow! Thank you so much!👍 I appreciate the comment!

[@rolandg.muller2225]

You are simply the best! Thx so much ❤

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You're welcome 😊

[@samechaleph1891]

I appreciate you sharing these tips, always good to know! :)

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You bet Sam! 👍

[@bg4371]

Smooth Narrating Well Done Easy To Follow Thanks

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rjford]

Great. Hope to see lots more videos like this. Richard....

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks, will do!

[@andrewatkinson2327]

Thanks for the info. Looks great.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

👍 Thanks for watching Andrew!

[@johndiego3105]

Oh Wow, that is extremely nice!! I’m gonna have to try that out, and I’m so glad that your videos aren’t on pay per view!! I have refer back to them often.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Please do John!

[@pamaker135]

Great video. Thank you

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You are welcome!

[@Arcottocra]

Brilliant video tutorial! Many many thanks.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@channettecoetzee8827]

Thank you. You are an inspiration to me

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You are so welcome Channette!

[@melaniemaccallum]

Just a Great educational video, Thanks So Much , I learn so much from You !!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad to hear it, thanks!

[@sumanchowdhury5547]

Thank You!🙂

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You’re welcome 😊

[@andrewvincent487]

Excellent. ..made some coins and they turned out absolutely great.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Excellent Andrew!

[@nuge74]

Great tutorial, thank you!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thomascurry9555]

Thank you

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Welcome!

[@stevewoodrich5130]

As usual great video.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks again Steve!

[@JeffBenedict]

Awesome video. Gives me new ideas to try out.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad to hear it Jeff! 👍 Have fun with it!

[@toddshepard3592]

Great tips Sir ! Thank you.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad it was helpful Todd!

[@langerm55]

Very creative product, very well done video. THANKS

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you very much!

[@BW-xz6ol]

Thanks

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Welcome!

[@pacobalbuena]

Gracias, Saludos desde España

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You're welcome!

[@LSEngraving]

outstanding content, sir!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thank you kindly!

[@milasanchez4033]

Thank you for this video, the Mickey project it’s amazing, one question I would like to add the feet’s how can I do that? Thank your videos are great!!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

The same way I added the ears.

[@Andy.H.H.]

Great video again Rich! One question, on your business coins, how do you relief engrave and still get the wood grain to show? I seem to get a lot of the burnt wood look.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You have to do material testing to get the right settings Andy.

[@bojakcates2817]

can you use multi light burn layers instead of just one. just thought you were doing that to make it easaier so you dont have to do multilayers

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Relief fill is all done on one layer to get the 3D affect.

[@jitoogopal8120]

Thanks fior the great Video. I have a question how did you do the offset with the BLUE LAYER. I have tried and just can't get it right. The file you shared does not have the Blue Layer.Thanks

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

It wasn't included because it was a specific name. All I did was create a smaller name and put it in line mode on the blue layer.

[@DwightStebner]

Hey Rich I like the video, but using your coin as an example, how would I add a cut line arount the coin? When using the filled coarse?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Select the outer shape, do a 0 offset (it will automatically select it) and change that offset to a cut layer Dwight.

[@DwightStebner]

yes that worked Rich, thanks

[@miguelmarcianoaragonchacon949]

I really like the project. I see that each layer has air assist, is this correct? Because other recommendations I have seen, say that for engraving, I should disable that option. Greetings from Chihuahua, Mexico.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I keep the air on all the time Miguel, it keeps the lens clean.

[@edwinodette4361]

Awesome

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Thanks so much Edwin!

[@billp5356]

wow much easier than the older way you showed before

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Awesome! 👍 Thanks for watching!

[@carissa4110]

I'm sorry to ask this, especially if it's covered somewhere, but I'm new to laser engraving & cutting. Does this work with a 22W diode laser? The raised lettering or relief fill? This is what I've been trying to figure out how to do.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

It works on any laser engraver Carissa.

[@sbr-synrosimbugracing9338]

Great video. I have a question about the Roly. Do you have to wear protective glasses while it is running? I bought the xtool S1 and wishing I would have bought the Roly instead. Customer service is sub par with xtool and I have heard nothing but good about Roly. Selling my S1 for something built for Lightburn. Thank you.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

I don't, because my back is always to the machine, but it doesn't matter what laser you use, you should always take the extra precaution of wearing safety glasses. No acrylic can filter 100% of the laser beam, 98% at best. I personally never look at the job while it's running, except from a distance or on camera.

[@sbr-synrosimbugracing9338]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Xtool pushes the class 1 standard that doesn't require glasses but with my riser, I see flashes from the rear door on my wall. Good advice, thank you.

[@akbadwolf]

Could you explain the overscanning setting?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Overscanning provides time for the laser to turn off, slow down to make the turn, and then speed up again before turning back on. The setting is only for diode lasers. Co2 lasers have it built into the control boards (except the K40).

[@akbadwolf]

What better? Higher or lower number. Not sure if I fully understand

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

2.5% to 3% works on most diode lasers.

[@akbadwolf]

@@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy Thanks. My shop machine had it set at 4.5. Curious as I do not recall ever messing with that setting but my work laptop which I have a copy installed which I use for when I am on the road had it at 2.5. No idea how it was changed. Does not look to be a big deal. Befuddles a senior old sourdough which is not hard. Thanks again.

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

2.5% is the default Lightburn software setting.

[@Chucka1463]

Question: wouldn't 45 degree angle engraving be slower than 0 degree angle? If do, why not just turn the plywood 45 degrees?

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

It is slower with a different affect.

[@mattmacleod5837]

Hello I loved the video I did have a question I am trying to make a design where I want to have more then one item raised but I am having trouble getting it right I was wondering if you might be able to give me some tips to try

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Just offset each item by 0 Matt. That's how I did it in this video.

[@steveusn6852]

I still can't figure out how to add the cut layer

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Offset the outer layer, put it on a layer set to line.

[@edwinodette4361]

🎉

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

👍

[@michaelschwandner3954]

Thank you!

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

You bet Michael!

[@JimWeaver-gk8pl]

Great Video. Thank you

[@TheLouisianaHobbyGuy]

Glad you liked it Jim!