Laser Cutting Acrylic at Home - ENGRAVE AND CUT ACRYLIC SHEET

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In this video I share with you my experiences of laser cutting and laser engraving acrylic sheet. With ideas for starter projects. I love using my laser engravers and it opens up a whole world of opportunity to create bespoke and personalised items, for personal use, gifts or to start a business maybe.
I got my acrylic sheets from: www.theplasticpeople.co.uk/ they are super helpful.
My favourite lasers are D1
www.xtool.com/?ref=zZ1xJxidcQ...
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and
www.laserpecker.net/?parent_u... *
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I make all my crafts for personal use and for fun, I do not sell my air dry clay projects.
Please always wear the correct protective equipment when using lasers as they can be very harmful and toxic, these are just ideas, please seek professional advise for further required information.
Thank you for watching,
Sarah - Red Rocking Bird
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  • @Studio7t7
    @Studio7t7 Жыл бұрын

    Fab tutorial as always! Love the necklace the most I think!

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    😊😉 I’ve seen you wearing something similar I think??? 🤔

  • @Studio7t7

    @Studio7t7

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RedRockingBird you have 😁🤩😝

  • @vVvnNnbBb
    @vVvnNnbBb2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, another great informative video, loved the 🦊😁

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, yes I’ll be making more of those 🦊😊

  • @juvenalisgitau223
    @juvenalisgitau22311 ай бұрын

    Great as always

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    11 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @kellyjean4981
    @kellyjean4981 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! This was a very helpful video

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank I’m happy to hear you think so ❤️

  • @rattanartdesign4654
    @rattanartdesign4654 Жыл бұрын

    i really liked the way you explains to-the-point with beautiful voice. i have already subscribed you. hope to have more ideas from you

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, that’s lovely to hear, more videos coming soon 😊

  • @samanthavanstralendorff1599
    @samanthavanstralendorff1599 Жыл бұрын

    Aren't you beautiful! Your voice is so gentle and tips really useful. Am now feeling much more confident I can do this.

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful, yes you can do this, give it a try and see what happens 😊

  • @pelham4477
    @pelham44772 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video, well presented.

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    this is my laser printer version: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZoJ9tpuYYcibiZc.html thank you ..... replied in wrong place .....

  • @268RG
    @268RG Жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @theplasticpeople9260
    @theplasticpeople92602 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sarah, great video. The laser cutter that you are using in this video is using a “diode” as the means to produce the laser beam. Due to way the diode produces the laser beam it will not work at all on clear acrylic or white acrylic as you have seen in your testing. If you were to use a co2 laser it would work perfectly on both clear and white acrylic. Other than that I think you did a great job at producing clean cuts and I like the designs you made. Nice idea making test pieces to keep for future use!

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Thank you so much, everyone reading this I thoroughly recommend The Plastic people for your acrylic supplies. Thank you for this useful information, looks like I must get a Glowforge 😍 Looking forward to seeing what else I can create from acrylic. Sarah

  • @almoccia9282

    @almoccia9282

    11 ай бұрын

    If you paint clear or white with a black tempra paint first, it will cut with a diode. Tempra paints are water based and will wash off with water after the cutting operation.

  • @n.r.4269

    @n.r.4269

    6 ай бұрын

    Not working ​@@almoccia9282

  • @starvingartistscollective
    @starvingartistscollective2 жыл бұрын

    Interesting idea for a small business. Is the native software difficult to learn? You said Adobe Illustrator but I don't have that, would Inkscape or another open source vector graphics software be usable in your machine? Great tutorial. TFS!!

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you can get or create an svg file you can import this into the free software, the free software is very basic but alongside a vector software it’s great. Light burn is most often used and can all be done in one place but I currently don’t have this so I wanted to show using a laser without this. Thank you 😊

  • @icristi-naDIY
    @icristi-naDIY2 жыл бұрын

    COOL

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, lots more inspiration coming soon 👍

  • @ricardmollon
    @ricardmollon Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video Sarah! I have a question on the LaserPecker 2. Have you tried to engrave on transparent acrylic? If so, could you show the outcome?

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, on this one no success yet

  • @danskifpv
    @danskifpv2 жыл бұрын

    Have you ever tried cutting and engraving kirinite scales? They're about 10 quid for 2 scales of 1/4 inch thickness so not very cheap. Just really wondering if it's possible to have 2 slabs of it and make a USB stick case by engraving it inside to fit

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I have no experience with kirinite scales sorry

  • @graceland75
    @graceland753 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video, I started with Blue, didn’t see this video until after the fact. It didn’t cut no matter the setting. I have the XTool d1 pro 10w. My challenge is finding a good company to buy acrylic from here in the US. XTool is out of the popular colors.

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    2 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful, Google search and you should find plenty of options

  • @unicomp5705
    @unicomp5705 Жыл бұрын

    What is a good inexpensive desktop laser cutter for cutting/drilling Plexiglas/acrylic sheet? Mike in LA, Calif, USA

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    i like the xTool series

  • @maryknelsen2259
    @maryknelsen2259 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video! I also just got an XTool but cannot figure out the settings for acrylic 😑 Would you mind sharing your settings for cutting acrylic?

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful, I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. As in the video some acrylic sheet did not cut, and not the clear. I set mine on 100% power 2 speed then test between 2 and 4 passes. Try it and see how you get on, let me know how it goes, thanks 😊

  • @maryknelsen2259

    @maryknelsen2259

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RedRockingBird thank you!! I switched out my acrylic and set it to 2/100 x 4 and it cut beautifully!!

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    @@maryknelsen2259 amazing, I’m so glad, full steam ahead with your creating now 😁

  • @pradeeprajiwale5608
    @pradeeprajiwale5608 Жыл бұрын

    Nice and Creative. Which software you used for this?

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. The free software LaserBox

  • @nurselbirsunasuf2278
    @nurselbirsunasuf2278 Жыл бұрын

    Hi I have a question about what are the settings for cutting acrylic and plexiglass. I use lightburn. Thanks

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    All acrylics are slightly different depending on colour and density, I tend to test at 100% and 4 passes

  • @PositiveVibesChannel-ry3is
    @PositiveVibesChannel-ry3isАй бұрын

    Hi its nice . Can you please let me know which free software you are using for laser cutting .

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Ай бұрын

    Hi, Laser GRBL is free and good for getting started, thanks, happy lasering

  • @sparkydoodles4440
    @sparkydoodles4440 Жыл бұрын

    Can the laser pecker 2 cut acrylic? I noticed you were using the XTool to do the cutting. Thanks great video!

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    Take a look at this video of mine: LaserPecker 2 - Cutting on this Laser Engraver YES I did

  • @sparkydoodles4440

    @sparkydoodles4440

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!!😊

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sparkydoodles4440 hopefully you found it, sorry I don’t have the link on my mobile, hope you find it useful, merry Christmas 🎄

  • @yalelixvega3403
    @yalelixvega3403 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I'm looking for buying my first laser cutter. The Xtool D1 can cut colors acrylic? I want one for make jewelry like you show us in this video. Thank you

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes you can, it takes a bit of practice as shown in the video to get the settings just as you want them, but when you do it's great store.xtool.com/collections/laserbox/products/portable-diode-laserbox-d1-for-laser-engraving-laser-cutting?ref=zZ1xJxidcQmE7h Thanks

  • @yalelixvega3403

    @yalelixvega3403

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RedRockingBird thanks a lot

  • @waleedantar4991
    @waleedantar49917 ай бұрын

    Hello, can you tell me how can I cut the transparent acrylic ? speed and power for S9 laser ?

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    7 ай бұрын

    Hi www.xtool.com/products/xtool-p2-55w-co2-laser-cutter?ref=zZ1xJxidcQmE7h& you need a more powerful laser like this for clear acrylic, works like a dream

  • @Florecs1
    @Florecs1 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Sarah! A very useful video for beginners. I have a request, what software do you use in the video. It seems very intuitive. Thank you.

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, thank you. I used adobe illustrator to create designs and then light box, I found it intuitive too, best of luck for your projects 😊

  • @love2travel609
    @love2travel609 Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your video! Please let me know what problems you've had with your x-tool.

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    Great thank you, I’ve not had any problems with the D1

  • @manishlive
    @manishlive Жыл бұрын

    Does it cut gold acrylic at all? Have you tried this? Please let me know.

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't have any gold acrylic so never tried but i would like to think so

  • @Rohan_3d_printing
    @Rohan_3d_printing Жыл бұрын

    Which software you used

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    The free software light box, but you can use light burn

  • @Rito.94
    @Rito.94 Жыл бұрын

    Any chance I can ask a question regarding the tool through email or social media? 🥺 not sure if it’s a question anyone asks or even answer but I need help

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    Please ask!

  • @valeriekey1499
    @valeriekey1499 Жыл бұрын

    Can this be cut in laser box

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m using laserbox basic yes

  • @ald.3449
    @ald.34498 ай бұрын

    How thick is the acrylic

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    8 ай бұрын

    I think 4mm

  • @sylviawatts4027
    @sylviawatts40272 жыл бұрын

    Do you sell them xx

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m thinking about adding some to my Etsy shop, thanks

  • @CreatureCribs
    @CreatureCribs2 жыл бұрын

    You sound like your from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s because I sure am 😉❤️

  • @CreatureCribs

    @CreatureCribs

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RedRockingBird me too 😏

  • @CreatureCribs

    @CreatureCribs

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RedRockingBird where did you purchase your d1 ?

  • @cblaney3931
    @cblaney39312 жыл бұрын

    Great video, as always. Could you put a warning at the start of the video about the flashing lights though. I could handle them in some shots but not in others. Thanks so much.

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sorry about this, I tried not to add too much of the actual lasering in, will do in future thanks

  • @cblaney3931

    @cblaney3931

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@RedRockingBird Thank you. Totally understand that it's hard to get the balance right. :)

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your understanding, have a great day 😊

  • @sajjadali-tf1sg
    @sajjadali-tf1sg Жыл бұрын

    Hi

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    Жыл бұрын

    hello! thanks for watching

  • @sajjadali-tf1sg

    @sajjadali-tf1sg

    Жыл бұрын

    I wanna some information. Can I have a contact with you

  • @gfelder63
    @gfelder635 ай бұрын

    She doesn't show us everything

  • @RedRockingBird

    @RedRockingBird

    5 ай бұрын

    She doesn’t want to bore you for 4 hours 😂

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