Engraving marble works great!

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For readers that want more information on engraving marble:

Pre-Release | Marble Madness

Engrave Marble? Check. [image] 675 lpi @ 17mins

Marble Test

Jimi looks good anywhere. A metamorphosed limestone, I expect any calcium carbonate would react the same. Instead of micro-fracturing the surface like granite, marble is ablated. Like @marmak3261 observed with Corian, I noticed tiny sparks - which turned out to be a very fine hot ash. [image] By the feel of my fingernail I would guess about a 100th" depth. The surface is bleached of all pigment and will receive color well. In this case trusty Krylon flat black spray. What else do I have aro…

Marble pendant

First little test on marble. It scored better than I thought it would actually. [MARBLE IB head 080417]