Just started a 1-hour job. And as I’m watching I notice… a fly got trapped when I closed the lid! Not the first time I’ve had an insect attracted to the Glowforge lights, but the first time they didn’t get out in time!
Anybody know the proper settings to engrave a fly?
I have a beetle I’ve been waiting to engrave. The problem is that it’s super lightweight and fragile. Adhesives seem like they’d retake the legs off. Air assist will blow it away. I’m a bit stumped.
What if you made a cardboard jig that slipped over it to hold it in place? Two layers, with the bottom layers accommodating the legs and the top layer more snug to the carapace?
Yeah I considered that, but the main issue is I have one shot at it so I’ve been letting the ideas percolate. His legs are pretty delicate.
One thing I’ve considered is firmly mounting him on a background as he would be displayed later. Then I can hold the mounted surface down. With proper jigging I can get it aligned dead on.
Mmmmm is right. I LOVE gingerbread. And, since I’m seeing you do this many times over…how the heck do you shrink your text to such a small size? I’ve tried doing it and it’s either top secret or something…
The metallic green “June bug” has been used for centuries upside down and without the legs for its amazing effects. I would think that the Glowforge could put a new spin on that,