Thank you for going through the different colors of acrylic and explaining why they may or may not cut on a diode. Very helpful information.

@HeyLetsMakeStuff

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I am just starting to look at lasers. So happy to see you are educating on them. I am currently watching the Sublimation camp and am leaving this comment in hopes of entering the contest. This may not be where I am supposed to comment so - please ignore if that is the case. :)

@HeyLetsMakeStuff

3 ай бұрын

It was the wrong place, but no problem! :) Glad you're looking at lasers -- they are SO FUN!

Great video, Corey! Thank you! I don't have the space for any laser right now, but I'm so intrigued! Would love to see the Spark used with card stock and paper or learn if there are certain papers that work better than others.

@HeyLetsMakeStuff

3 ай бұрын

Cutting cardstock with. my machine is on my list! Probably not until later this summer though :)

So the thing is I’ve seen some CO2 lasers being about five or $600 and people saying they’re very budget friendly. I got an X to M one and it was around $1200 at the time brand new and now they’re going on sale for like 700 $800 two years later and I feel like I could’ve just gotten a monoport or omtech co2 laser for under 1k and that have really amazing reviews by a lot of people experienced with both CO2 diode lasers. But I’m happy to see this video since I’m hoping to just use my xtool to cut out the acrylic but then also cut out some permanent vinyl and a color. I might not be able to cut and layer it on top.

@HeyLetsMakeStuff

Ай бұрын

I actually hadn't seen those less-expensive CO2 lasers until you commented here. I need to check them out!

Thank you Corey

@HeyLetsMakeStuff

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome! :)

If you try engraving (reverse) on the back siide of the mirrored acrylc you shhould get a great effect. This also works with regular mirrors.

@HeyLetsMakeStuff

3 ай бұрын

Yes, someone else mentioned this! I think I might do a whole video on it.

Have you tried just doing the opposite side with the mirrored acrylic? Does that engrave well? Ive seen some cool projects done that way but not sure if they were just doing C02.

@HeyLetsMakeStuff

3 ай бұрын

I have not, but now I need to test it!!

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When you are engraving on acrylic instead of cutting it, do you still use the same recommended settings from Houston Acrylic?

@HeyLetsMakeStuff

2 ай бұрын

It would be different settings since their settings are for cutting only. I'd pick a similar proofgrade acrylic and test those engrave settings.

@jamiemesser1990

2 ай бұрын

@@HeyLetsMakeStuff Thank You!

I would like to know where to get acrylics like does colors

@HeyLetsMakeStuff

29 күн бұрын

I like Houston Acrylic for fun colors! Craft Closet also has a wonderful selection and has sections for CO2 and diode acrylic materials. That way you know what works with your machine!

@mindycastoire1630

27 күн бұрын

@@HeyLetsMakeStuff thank you i have the aura

Maybe near future videos you can provide product or material links you demonstrated and recommend. Example 5:38. You recommend their site but don’t provide a link. Thank you.

@HeyLetsMakeStuff

3 ай бұрын

Yes, I’m so sorry - I’m behind on adding links and captions right now! It’s all on my list to add this week.

@LouRao

3 ай бұрын

@@HeyLetsMakeStuff 👍🤗