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
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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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Fab tutorial as always! Love the necklace the most I think!
@RedRockingBird
Жыл бұрын
😊😉 I’ve seen you wearing something similar I think??? 🤔
@Studio7t7
Жыл бұрын
@@RedRockingBird you have 😁🤩😝
Thanks, another great informative video, loved the 🦊😁
@RedRockingBird
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, yes I’ll be making more of those 🦊😊
Great as always
@RedRockingBird
11 ай бұрын
Thank you
Thank you! This was a very helpful video
@RedRockingBird
Жыл бұрын
Thank I’m happy to hear you think so ❤️
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
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, that’s lovely to hear, more videos coming soon 😊
Aren't you beautiful! Your voice is so gentle and tips really useful. Am now feeling much more confident I can do this.
@RedRockingBird
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful, yes you can do this, give it a try and see what happens 😊
Brilliant video, well presented.
@RedRockingBird
Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly
@RedRockingBird
Жыл бұрын
this is my laser printer version: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZoJ9tpuYYcibiZc.html thank you ..... replied in wrong place .....
Great video
@RedRockingBird
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
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
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
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
6 ай бұрын
Not working @@almoccia9282
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
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 😊
COOL
@RedRockingBird
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, lots more inspiration coming soon 👍
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
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, on this one no success yet
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
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have no experience with kirinite scales sorry
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
2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful, Google search and you should find plenty of options
What is a good inexpensive desktop laser cutter for cutting/drilling Plexiglas/acrylic sheet? Mike in LA, Calif, USA
@RedRockingBird
Жыл бұрын
i like the xTool series
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
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
Жыл бұрын
@@RedRockingBird thank you!! I switched out my acrylic and set it to 2/100 x 4 and it cut beautifully!!
@RedRockingBird
Жыл бұрын
@@maryknelsen2259 amazing, I’m so glad, full steam ahead with your creating now 😁
Nice and Creative. Which software you used for this?
@RedRockingBird
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. The free software LaserBox
Hi I have a question about what are the settings for cutting acrylic and plexiglass. I use lightburn. Thanks
@RedRockingBird
Жыл бұрын
All acrylics are slightly different depending on colour and density, I tend to test at 100% and 4 passes
Hi its nice . Can you please let me know which free software you are using for laser cutting .
@RedRockingBird
Ай бұрын
Hi, Laser GRBL is free and good for getting started, thanks, happy lasering
Can the laser pecker 2 cut acrylic? I noticed you were using the XTool to do the cutting. Thanks great video!
@RedRockingBird
Жыл бұрын
Take a look at this video of mine: LaserPecker 2 - Cutting on this Laser Engraver YES I did
@sparkydoodles4440
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!😊
@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 🎄
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
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
Жыл бұрын
@@RedRockingBird thanks a lot
Hello, can you tell me how can I cut the transparent acrylic ? speed and power for S9 laser ?
@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
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
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 😊
Enjoyed your video! Please let me know what problems you've had with your x-tool.
@RedRockingBird
Жыл бұрын
Great thank you, I’ve not had any problems with the D1
Does it cut gold acrylic at all? Have you tried this? Please let me know.
@RedRockingBird
Жыл бұрын
I don't have any gold acrylic so never tried but i would like to think so
Which software you used
@RedRockingBird
Жыл бұрын
The free software light box, but you can use light burn
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
Жыл бұрын
Please ask!
Can this be cut in laser box
@RedRockingBird
Жыл бұрын
I’m using laserbox basic yes
How thick is the acrylic
@RedRockingBird
8 ай бұрын
I think 4mm
Do you sell them xx
@RedRockingBird
2 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about adding some to my Etsy shop, thanks
You sound like your from England 🏴
@RedRockingBird
2 жыл бұрын
That’s because I sure am 😉❤️
@CreatureCribs
2 жыл бұрын
@@RedRockingBird me too 😏
@CreatureCribs
2 жыл бұрын
@@RedRockingBird where did you purchase your d1 ?
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
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry about this, I tried not to add too much of the actual lasering in, will do in future thanks
@cblaney3931
2 жыл бұрын
@@RedRockingBird Thank you. Totally understand that it's hard to get the balance right. :)
@RedRockingBird
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your understanding, have a great day 😊
Hi
@RedRockingBird
Жыл бұрын
hello! thanks for watching
@sajjadali-tf1sg
Жыл бұрын
I wanna some information. Can I have a contact with you
She doesn't show us everything
@RedRockingBird
5 ай бұрын
She doesn’t want to bore you for 4 hours 😂