Iv looked and looked, so Im sorry if this has been answered before. I know acrylic will work, and thats my second best option as of now. But will wood that has been pre-stained, before cutting, with alcohol ink be ok to be engraved and cut as well? I really LOVE the way the wood grain shows through.
Also if you have done it, was is your favorite type of alcohol ink, and favorite way?
I’ve used “Caliart” branded markers and FolkArt “UltraDye”, never gave it a second thought.
If you want to be certain, you could look up the SDS for the particular product you have in mind.
Yes, you can paint or stain before cutting.
Not a problem. I pre-paint and clear coat birch all the day.
Alcohol ink markers are fantastic but I would recommend masking your material before engraving or cutting. The char from the laser will be extremely difficult to remove from the alcohol ink marker projects.
I been wanting to share this with you for a long time ——you have an incredibly beautiful website!!!
I absolutely love your over the door signs!!!
I often wondered if a pre-stained / pre-painted piece of wood when its zapped with the laser adds to the sticky residue in the smoke…
-J
I think the sticky residue would be from the masking paper.
Thank you so much everyone!! Im going to go ahead and give it a try! So excited! <3
Do you have that link handy? I’d like to see the signs! Thanks
I apologize but this post is two years old and I don’t remember