How To Laser Engrave Acrylic | Color and Clear: Easy Guide!

Mellowpine Lasers
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Published 2023-01-13
This video is a step-by-step guide for engraving clear and color acrylic using a blue diode laser. I have included different paint options, and the settings I used. The video also shows how you can make table signs, edge lit signs, engrave photos, and keychains.

00:00 Intro
00:37 Safety instructions
00:52 TLDR Version
01:40 Step 1- Selecting the acrylic
03:22 Step 2 - Cleaning the acrylic sheet
04:11 Step 3 - Transfer medium (paint)
06:05 Step 4 - Making the design
07:30 Step 5 - Speed and power
09:10 Step 6 - Engraving
11:05 Grayscale photo
12:44 Cool stuff
13:12 Most people leave, but keep watching


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All Comments (21)
  • @PoppysWorkshop
    Great video! So many tips here, I’ve watched several times and have a list of things you shared to test and try out. Thank you for putting this together in one video!
  • @faileesoon4028
    Always can find the best answers for my laser engraving project!
  • @RickPMandel
    Very nice job! Everything was clear, concise and easy to understand. Thank you, may your days be filled with health and happiness
  • @mambaman2007
    Great video there! Helpful tips, very detailed too. 👍
  • @robertadams611
    To coat acrylic you can try black latex paint. It paints on streak free. It's water based and after engraving if comes off with soap and water. Works good on glass also.
  • @IanFlyinGremlinRCNZ
    Tip for bending acrylic, have a spray water bottle on hand, it speeds up the cooling process and works well, I use this method all the time
  • @Allen-CE
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  • @walonguy111
    Your videos are very informative, nice job !
  • @steveparry7364
    my acrylic just arrived! I've tackled wood, glass, slate, and ceramic tile..... Now it's time for acrylic!
  • @awags2281
    You can also use a painted metal sheet for clear acrylic (do not use galvanized steel for the sheet) I use a metal sheet spray painted flat gray. Once I use up all the area just throw a fresh coat on rinse and repeat. I use the d1 5w pro
  • @medina3420
    I use black card stock on my Clear Acrylic. But Put dawn soap on side down between card and Acrylic, water wash. I get good consistency, I sell LED stands with them. 👍🏻 looks great.