Masking technique question

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Use vinyl transfer paper as masking for non-proofgrade materials

I picked up some bamboo plywood from inventables using the credit from my glowforge purchase. But, it doesn’t come masked and when I ran a few test engraves and cuts I got smoky discoloration around the edges. So, I went and found some suggestions to use vinyl transfer paper online. I picked up something reasonably cheap on amazon, and I have to say it worked wonders. It was very easy to apply and remove, and kept my bamboo looking perfect (except where I mis-applied the transfer paper. Next …