Just an idea on the painting process. I find both yellow and red cover much better with a white base coat first. I also always make it a habit to actually base all of the project in white anyways to act as a bit of a sealer. MDF is a very porous material and absorbs much of the product before coloring it. Your project looks great, however next time you paint on MDF give the white base coat a try. If you don't like it there's nothing lost. You will also see your paint colors are much more vibrant too. Anyways, GREAT Video and nice project

@AleeshaDIY

10 ай бұрын

I've actually painted a lot of MDF with other projects with the scroll saw. The sides are typically what I have issues with and use primer filler for that BUT the sides were covered on this piece other than the outline so no primer. Less paint waste. :)

its always a good idea to do a small test cut on new materials. often times it can save time and material. great job!

@AleeshaDIY

3 ай бұрын

I did actually. I did something in between the test cuts which resulted in this error.

I find that if you mirror the bottom layer in lightburn, you can engrave your logo at the same time your cutting everything out. Saves a little bit of time.

@AleeshaDIY

25 күн бұрын

that is true! i thought about it after lol

Pretty damn awesome! Great inspiration, thank you!

I love her!!! Beautiful work🙌🏽

Let’s go!!!

Awesome!

@AleeshaDIY

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! :D

Keep up the Amazing Work!

@AleeshaDIY

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

That’s amazing. I’m hoping to get a co2 laser soon

Luv it....

@AleeshaDIY

10 ай бұрын

:D

So cool!!

@AleeshaDIY

6 күн бұрын

thank you!

Great job!

@AleeshaDIY

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Great video ❤

@AleeshaDIY

10 ай бұрын

thank you!

Good job keep it up❤

@AleeshaDIY

10 ай бұрын

Thanks 😁

u earned a new subscriber awesome work

@AleeshaDIY

Ай бұрын

thank you!!!

Where are you gtting your spray paints, the yellow tone is perfect.

@AleeshaDIY

Ай бұрын

i order from bombing science!!! Molotow paint is the best for coverage i've found for cheap. Surprisingly because it's actual artist spray paint!

Great coverage on MDF with that paint/primer! What brand did you use?

@AleeshaDIY

10 ай бұрын

primer is rust oleum primer filler and paint is molotow

Your work is awesome.Next time You could add more depth to the sign by adding more layers for the cap and eyeglasses.that will made the sign 3D instead of flat.

@AleeshaDIY

Ай бұрын

i do that with other signs, you can see on my IG! this one is a 2D cartoon so i kept her flat! :) next time i would like to add different things like maybe acrylic for glasses etc.

Looks GREAT!!!!! What software did you use to do your graphics tracing?

@AleeshaDIY

10 ай бұрын

I manually traced the image on illustrator using the pen tool!

@retailsucks84

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!@@AleeshaDIY

Really nice ! How did you made the file processing, from image to cutting files ?

@AleeshaDIY

10 ай бұрын

used illustrator and traced it out with the pen tool!

@BrianUpward

2 ай бұрын

​@@AleeshaDIYdo you know where I could find a tutorial for that? Looking at getting a small hobby laser cutter soon and would love to make the jack in the box Homer from treehouse of horror

I have the exact Thunder 35/100w laser like you have and just start using it about 2 weeks ago. Are all the pieces from MDF cut? Also, the MDF that you use is so good that it looks so smooth when you paint on it. Where did you buy your MDF from? Also, what is the setting that you use to cut the MDF?

@AleeshaDIY

Жыл бұрын

This was MDF, i got it from a local wood place called Windsor plywood

@AleeshaDIY

Жыл бұрын

all MDF as well yes. used power 80 speed 10 to cut

@doctorpd1959

Жыл бұрын

@@AleeshaDIY Thank you very much. You did a great job on the Simpson. :-)

@HockeyPop29

10 ай бұрын

I just bought my first lasercutter, a 50 watt. The chiller is 7 days away. Have you owned other machines? I was curious, wondering if you worry about getting a long life from the tube. I obviously can't cut that thick of mdf, just trying to figure out where to try to keep my power levels max output. Oh, and the Lisa? Really cool!

@AleeshaDIY

10 ай бұрын

I don't worry too much, many people get quite a long time out of their tubes! This is my first laser! :) @@HockeyPop29

what air assist do you have cause that power laser should have cut through that quite easy. Also its wise to cut a small square first to dial in your cut power and speed.also where some parts cut through and others dont can sometimes be down to the quality of the wood(mainly plywood) and down to the levelness of your bed. gonna follow you though as i like supporting small creators.

@AleeshaDIY

10 ай бұрын

it cut just fine once my laser settings were at the correct power. I had them changed from a prior project and didn't change it back for this by accident. But yes I have cut a test piece on every material so far as you mentioned.

Great job! Where can I buy one?

@AleeshaDIY

Ай бұрын

i have a site where you can order custom work! aleeshadiy.com

How much did that cost you in spray paint?

@AleeshaDIY

3 ай бұрын

not sure exactly but each can at the time was like $9.00 and i only put one coat. so barely any. i still have these paint colors in the garage lol

Lovely! What's the measurement on this piece?

@AleeshaDIY

4 ай бұрын

roughly 30" tall

@VincySue0310

4 ай бұрын

@@AleeshaDIY ok thanks

Are there issues with using copy right images???

@traceybolton3446

10 ай бұрын

Yes there are, you can't use images that are copyright / trademarked. Best to stay away from them not not worth the fine. You can also contact the companies direct to double check.

@robertwestfall7561

10 ай бұрын

@@traceybolton3446 Thanks. BTW Lisa does look great!

@AleeshaDIY

10 ай бұрын

if you're selling them most likely. I dont actively sell copyrighted products. I make things like this for fun for my walls and if someone wants to buy it they can.

@trailbuilding

8 ай бұрын

Was going to mention copyright as you did say in the video you were going to sell it...

@AleeshaDIY

8 ай бұрын

very much still on my garage wall. We're fine. @@trailbuilding

looks so good..:) I feel its a little too thick, Maybe cut out of 1/8" material?

@AleeshaDIY

5 ай бұрын

I could but it actually is quite nice looking on the wall at this size, plus for hardware, it won't go right through!

@user-zq6pj5jo8j

5 ай бұрын

@@AleeshaDIY Then use smaller screws/hardware. Ive done lots of similar stuff as this on my Thunder Laser and 3 axis CNC and used 1/4" MDF as well, but ended up using 1/8" MDF to add more layers and paint colors without making it super thick and heavy.

@AleeshaDIY

5 ай бұрын

this isnt actually that thick or heavy lol @@user-zq6pj5jo8j

@AleeshaDIY

5 ай бұрын

i dont really like making super thin signs, they feel kinda cheap @@user-zq6pj5jo8j

@user-zq6pj5jo8j

5 ай бұрын

@@AleeshaDIY Well, When you grow up and learn and get more experience, maybe you will see what i mean.

Simpsons are the best

You should be aware that you cannot sell items which violate the copyright of others. Disney owns the copyright to The Simpsons, and that includes images of Lisa Simpson. A woman selling items based on the copyrighted works of a country music singer was recently fined $500,000 for doing so, even though the total gross revenue of her Etsy store was less than $15,000. That said, you did a nice job of making a custom sign from Lisa's image.

@AleeshaDIY

3 ай бұрын

well she's still on my wall so its fine.

@gaiustacitus4242

3 ай бұрын

@@AleeshaDIY I just wanted to make you aware since you'd offered the work for sale.

@AleeshaDIY

3 ай бұрын

I'm aware. I'm not stupid haha @@gaiustacitus4242

For every mm thickness of would you use 10 watts of power, 3mm =30 watts, 4mm 40 watts etc. If you cut to fast with your speed it'll not cut through so you'll need to have a play at lowering your speed. I have a 60 watt laser and cut a lot of 3mm either wood or acrylic I use a spped of 12 and give a little more power of 35 watts.

@AleeshaDIY

10 ай бұрын

this was 1/4", i had too low of power but we got it done in the end.

Rip to the front of that vehicle. Open garage with a draft out straight to the vehicle. Overspray is bad.

@AleeshaDIY

10 ай бұрын

i can assure you, vehicle is fine.

You are so cute ❤❤❤❤

Could you get that machine to cut a semi-shallow well into the back board the same shape as lisa so she just slots in all snug? Would ensure lisa is in position every time you make one and you wouldn't risk messing up the back board paint job with glue cause you could just glue inside of the well. Would love to play with one of these machines.

@AleeshaDIY

10 ай бұрын

i actually had a line engraved on the backer so i knew where to place her! So same concept! :)

@edwardspence8998

10 ай бұрын

aaaah! everything I eyeball I tend to ruin, so watching you place a glued piece to another ON TOP of the paint job? I'd probly have nine or ten ruined signs in my rubbish@@AleeshaDIY

@AleeshaDIY

10 ай бұрын

the nice was engraved deep enough even though it was painted i could see it @@edwardspence8998