Has anyone created stencils using the dollar tree plastic cutting boards? [Screenshot_20230425_194659_Chrome]

It doesn’t say anywhere I can find what they are made of. The best case is that they cut and melt badly, the worst case is that cutting one will destroy your Glowforge. The general rule is to insist that the material proves it is suitable before you try as you will not save enough to buy a new Glowf…

Do not take the chance experimenting with Dollar Tree plastics. There are many laser safe materials that are GF friendly? Dollar Tree plastics are great to use with a Cricut machine. Amazon.com : 20 Pack 7.5mil Mylar Sheets, 12 X 12 Inch Stencil Paper for Cricut,... Amazon.com : 20 P…

What would be the best cuttings for the Mylar sheets?

Mylar can be cut with a laser and is clear.

I will echo what was said above, but add - you can do a “flame test” to see if unknown material contains Chlorine. There is much information on that out on the interwebs. I have used that to check material that I could not obtain the SDS for. If that’s beyond your capability, then just steer clear …

[image] touchedbyanangel36: What would be the best cuttings for the Mylar sheets You’ll have to test, which is quick and easy. Check out #6: [image] Common problems/questions Glowforge Tips and Tricks Hello! You’ve been referred to this post because you have a co…

I agree with @eflyguy . Use the Beilstein test: https://www.canada.ca/en/conservation-institute/services/conservation-preservation-publications/canadian-conservation-institute-notes/beilstein-test-organic-polymeric-materials.html

[image] 7 mil Mylar stencil cut settings Beyond the Manual I thought i had posted these settings in the past but couldn’t find them, so here they are: speed 300 power 25 1 pass Use set focus. If you can’t for some reason, use material height 0.07

Dollar tree Plastic Cutting Board

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