Can anyone share some tips on the process that creates this?
wood base
2 coats of paint
Laser etched graphics
See attached image for refference
Can anyone share some tips on the process that creates this?
wood base
2 coats of paint
Laser etched graphics
See attached image for refference
You could do that a number of ways. The one that comes to mind for getting two-tone color like that is:
You can also:
I’ve used the paper masking method with reasonably good results. I discovered that it can be useful to apply sanding sealer, (water based in my example) and sand it after it’s dried. Another coat of sealer, a bit less sanding, then masking.
The above process reduces the problem with the colors bleeding into the areas under the masking. It’s also important to use a brayer or similar roller to bond the masking paper to the wood surface. The sanding sealer and preliminary sanding helps in that respect too, as long as the freshly sanded surface is cleaned thoroughly of the sanding dust before applying the masking paper.
Oz and Fred
Your Wisdom is ALWAYS APPRECIATED!
Thank you very much for your professional tips.
Oz, What would be considered safe laser masking?
If you search for “laser safe masking paper” a bunch of options should come up. I’ve also heard it called “application tape”.
Here is one reseller that offers several different manufactures. You can do your research from there for which “transfer” tape might best serve your application: https://www.signwarehouse.com/c/transfer-tape-application-tape
You are looking for paper tape. My personal preference for application on wood is this product series from RTape: http://www.rtape.com/product-lines/conform-series-with-rla
You can check the SDS / MSDS for products you plan to hit with the laser here as well: