evansd2
November 16, 2022, 10:20am
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Yes, many times. I did a series of mandalas with cardstock glued to wood, then cut. Here’s one:
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This mandala is made of BB plywood with various shades of purple cardstock glued to the face prior to the cut.
Thanks to @arh2 for the idea to try gluing up cardstock to a wood backing, it was a great idea and I think it worked very well.
Notes:
Glue your cardstock evenly and thoroughly. I used plain old elmers PVA glue, applies with a speed ball ink roller.
-use a squeegee or a roller or something to be sure the cardstock is firmly glued to the wood.
let the glue dry, mask your ca…
Others here:https://community.glowforge.com/search?q=%40evansd2%20mandala%20cardstock%20in%3Afirst
As for masking and the rest that’s going to require some testing. Masking rough surfaces like glitter can be tough, so it will depend a bit on your specific situation. My favorite testing method is laid out here in #6:
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1: I'm new to Glowforge and really have no idea where to start Hey, welcome to the forum!
Glowforge has a getting started page, it’s definitely worth your time:
<a href="https://support.glowforge.com/hc/en-us/sections/11792517736475-Design-and-Print-Tutorials">https://support.glowf…
Good luck, I hope you post pics of how it ends up
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