I have a laser, to do this with a mirror you are engraving on the back of the mirror correct ? Do you have to treat it or spray it with anything ? Thank you. New to engraving.
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I have a laser, to do this with a mirror you are engraving on the back of the mirror correct ? Do you have to treat it or spray it with anything ? Thank you. New to engraving.
Yes, on the back (be sure to flip your image). I usually spray a clear coat (polyurethane or lacquer) after engraving. Use care to not wipe the back after engraving and before clear coating,
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I should have been more clear with my questions. Duhh had a long night with trying to learn how to use this machine. Prior to engraving on the back of the Mirror do I need to spray cermark on there or anything else ?
No, the laser should burn through the coating and remove the silvering.
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Also keep in mind the laser powers needs to be reversed. White shades need to burn at a higher power level because it will show whiter on the reverse side, where the darker shades will be more the mirror reflections that appear darker.
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Thank you for your response Citrusguy, Not sure I am ready to take the leap, Have only had my machine for 2 weeks..lol. Jeffery926 is your response following up Citrusguy's response to me ? If so I have no idea what that means, laser powers needs to be reversed. I don't have a clue how to do that either. Ohhhh, I have so much to learn so overwhelming. Thanks to you both for your responses. Have a Fabulous weekend.
Yes, it was a follow up response to John's statements. Here is a mirror engraving I posted on another forum yesterday, Look at the last post.
https://discuss.inventables.com/t/wh...ategory/299/94
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So you have a 60 Watt, I have a Boss LS1614. Still learning the ins and outs. Are you guys members on the Facebook groups for Laser Engraving ? Free files and tons of gifted ppl helping each other out and networking. I belong to 3 groups on there.
6W Laser Diode, not 60W. Nope, we are not on Facebook.
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Hi, please send samples to gazz.precious@ntlworld.com
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Gary