Want to try a simple laser project this week? Just grab some off the shelf wooden light switches and I will walk you through the rest. This requires very little prep work.
In this video I will take show you a simple way to add color to your engraving using a small amount of epoxy. You can do little weekend project by just filling your engraving or you can do a little extra by creating a beachy scene like I did here. You will gain confidence by doing this easy epoxy projects. People love these too!
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I have an Epilog Mini 50 Watt laser. I used the following settings to get a 1/16" to 1/8" engraved depth: DPI= 600, Power = 100, Speed = 40 in 2 passes.
Create your own design, use a stencil or buy a SVG instant digital download from places like Etsy.
Materials:
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Wooden Light switch with metal backing
Shellac Wood Sealer
* Epoxy Resin (We used Tabletop Epoxy from Totalboat)
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* Pigment or Mica Powder (we used Eye Candy Pigments and Paste)
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Sandpaper (80, 180 and 220 grit)
Quality Painters tape (I used 2" wide Scotts Sharp Lines Blue Tape)
Small silicon brush or plastic scraper
Silicone Mixing Cups
Silicone Spreading Brush
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Respirator rated for chemical fumes
Nitrile gloves
Eye goggles
Dust mask
Hearing protection
Tools:
Laser engraver
Hand Sander
Butane Torch
Heat Gun
Utility Knife
Plastic Risers (I just use tops to water bottles
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