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Things Katie Makes - Katie Devlin
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2021
Ready to learn Lightburn and YOUR CO2 Laser FAST? You're in the right place!
You're not alone! Not too long ago, I was in the same boat as you! I had made my first few Glowforge projects, but what was next? I didn't have a design background, a social media presence, or a customer base - YIKES!
There were so many resources to sift through, TH-cam, Facebook, Glowforge forums, Adobe Illustrator Trainings, Suppliers, Etsy, SEO, Website building, so overwhelming!
So I buckled up and spent the better part of a year sorting through all the resources. I pieced together bits and pieces to find what worked for me, so you don't have to!
You're probably looking for some simple resources to get you heading in the right direction as you build your business, right?
GREAT! That's what I'm here for. I'll help you get up to speed faster than I did and with fewer costly mistakes through video, courses, blog posts, guides, and even one-on-one coaching sessions!
You're not alone! Not too long ago, I was in the same boat as you! I had made my first few Glowforge projects, but what was next? I didn't have a design background, a social media presence, or a customer base - YIKES!
There were so many resources to sift through, TH-cam, Facebook, Glowforge forums, Adobe Illustrator Trainings, Suppliers, Etsy, SEO, Website building, so overwhelming!
So I buckled up and spent the better part of a year sorting through all the resources. I pieced together bits and pieces to find what worked for me, so you don't have to!
You're probably looking for some simple resources to get you heading in the right direction as you build your business, right?
GREAT! That's what I'm here for. I'll help you get up to speed faster than I did and with fewer costly mistakes through video, courses, blog posts, guides, and even one-on-one coaching sessions!
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Link?
Good Call! www.thunderlaser.com/aurora-lite-laser-marking-machine/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvav9stHmiAMVu2lHAR1slQgREAAYASAAEgJ8kvD_BwE
how do you know what speed and power to use
Ideally, you have a cup you can run some tests on using the material test cards specific to rotaries. If that's not an option, you can check in with other users of your specific machine and see what they are using as a starting point. That may work perfectly, or you may need to adjust.
Thanks for the video
My Pleasure!
Do you think you need a Fiber Laser after this??
Not at the cost of this one :(
It won't be for everyone! I'm really happy with the full enclosure and venting being something I didn't have to be concerned about figuring out on my own.
Yes I can here u
Good!
Loved this! I am just starting out with lasers and I love cups. So this is inspiring
such a crazy story right? What laser do you have?
Hi, I have watched your videos. Thank you for your sharing . Following your channel :) ..............
Thank you!
Looks so good
Katie you’re an exceptional educator! Such a wealth of knowledge in your videos you’ve got yourself a new subscriber 😉
Thanks so much Chad! Really appreciate it
Thank you
You are welcome!
The first thing I did was engraved patches for my kids' mesh backpacks for school. I also scored their names into their pencils and made them each a pencil box too.
I love that!
your square you made in lightburn wasn't actually square. it was 25.4 x 28.331. You should turn the lock OFF and adjust both sides of the square to be equal. I'm assuming your steps per rotation are making up for it somehow. Thanks for the video by the way, all the Thunder videos make lots of assumptions that we know what we are doing already :)
Ha - that's funny that I did that - apologies for the slip up! Appreciate the feedback - I'm trying to be beginner friendly :)
@@ThingsKatieMakes totally, I'm a beginner and it was.much more thorough than anything else I've seen so far. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't crazy on how you measured things 😜
Hey what machine do you use for cutting the acrylic names?
These I did on my Thunder Laser Bolt
I believe by cut line he is referring to doing a clean up pass of the edges after the first pass of engraving, something similar to what you would do on a galvo.
Interesting - thanks for the help
Great interview, 45 minutes for a full wrap Stanley? I just finished a big order of them about 85% coverage in 14.5 minutes each on an Epilog Helix 75 watt laser!
Yeah - an epilog is going to be a whole different class - maybe an upgrade in her future?
Hi! i am so glad i stumbled upon your channel! I do not live in the USA so normally order acrylic from specific vendors for better deals, would you say that any cast glossy white will do or does it have to be gloss one side and matted on the reverse? Also do i have to sublimate the entire surface to void heat marks on the Clear acrylic? I tried an image in the middle of the frame so that i could engrave the rest and use an LED base, but there were like heat marks on the areas with no sub.
Hi! Apologies for the late reply - cast glossy is really the key. As far as the heat marks - I’m not sure - I haven’t had that issue
@@ThingsKatieMakes thank you for taking out the time to reply. "subscribed for more"
Hello! Is the Bolt a CO2 laser machine?
Yes - it is a CO2 Laser - just an RF tube vs a Glass tube
LOVE Creative Fabrica! The site thought I was a bot because I was downloading sooooo many files! LOL. I do find a lot of the lase designs need to be fixed, especially the cut files. Some of the parts are way too thin when cut. Just a heads up for newbies. Thanks for sharing. I joined all your social media pages .
Amazing! Thank you :)
Awesome. Great tutorial! I love your teaching style. Straight to the point! Thank you.
Awesome video thank you so much for sharing! Subscribed.
YAY! Welcome :)
The distortion, at least on xtool ra2 pro, can be fixed using photoshop and warping.
I do think there a lot of ways to adjust in other tools - but man it's a bit of work, right?
loving it, Keep up the good work!!!!
Love listening to this
Hii!! Thanks so much for your video. I wanted to ask if your acrylic warped or anything? I’ve watched a lot for research and most needed to weigh it down to prevent the warping, and also some have shown themselves needing to scrub off the sub paper afterwards. Did you have any of these issues? Thank you!
Yes to warping - I put something VERY heavy - maybe a bunch of books on top after to avoid. No to scrubbing paper - Mine didn't stick!
I'm new from Algeria 😊
Yes
lots of videos here on how to use the rotary!
YES, I would like to learn how to do it.
Great - have you checked out the rotary videos here?
Is there any instructions on how to connect the brackets?
The drop downs? I haven't actually seen any instructions for that - let me know - I might be able to do a quick video on it.
@@ThingsKatieMakes I figured it out, thank you!
Hi do you know if the laser engraving would expose the lead within the cup ? The lead is located under the bottom behind that little round piece though
I've never heard of anyone exposing the lead - the engraving removes the layer of powder coating, so should be ok?
I'm new
Welcome!
Beautiful
thank you!
Can these project be done on a glowforge aura?
Nope - these are the plus or pro series
Are these tests for the glowforge aura
Sorry - plus or pro series
I'm just getting started with a Glowforge Pro. I have been thinking that I want to cut the graphics and lettering for my signs from acrylic instead of painting. I really appreciate your videos!
I’m not the best painter so acrylic is a BIG savior for me!
This video was so helpful for a laser newbie like myself. 👍 I absolutely love the flower wrap you did on this cup. Is the file available for purchase ?
Thanks Katie! Question - what are the two fonts you used in this sign? Thanks!
Hey @laserNUG! Nice to see you here :) the script one is called ball pen: creativemarket.com/VladCristea/1100685-Ball-Pen-Handwritten-Font and the other is called Indigo - creativemarket.com/OnTheSpotStudio/25392-Indigo
@@ThingsKatieMakes Thanks a bunch!
What kind of material do you use to make them?
Acrylic - all different kinds
I have a TON of that ruler tape from when I taught elementary...such an EPIC way to use it for personal GF projects! TY for the inspo!
You got it!
c o o l
YES, I LOVE ADDING "FREEBIES!" I MAKE GRATITUDE PKGS FOR MY CUSTOMERS, ALWAYS!
I love that!
Jill’s work is beautiful and so unique! I’m loving these maker videos.
She’s so very talented!
I'm feeling really worried about the fire risk and fumes and noise level. Have you ever had to put out a fire? If I vent out the window and have a trash can with a lid, will it still smell bad? Do you wear noise protection?
I wouldn’t worry much about fire - if you pay attention and are vented properly, you’ll catch any small fires before they become something big. Off cuts can still smell after cutting, especially acrylic. You can add fine extractors if it bothers you. I don’t wear noise protection, but maybe I should!
@@ThingsKatieMakes Thank you!
What type of 3m product do you use to layer the acrylic names?
I have a video about glues that should help! th-cam.com/video/2hIi8Wq3k70/w-d-xo.htmlsi=RHDvVdY2_BiLZ4kC
Thank you! I had no idea this site existed. What a great resource.
Awesome - glad it helped!
You mic needs compression
Thanks - don’t use that one anymore
Where did you get the Hearth and Home font duo from? Thanks!
Creative Market - you can find it here: creativemarket.com/michael.gilliam/1875060-Hearth-Home-Font-Duo?PPC_GOOG_PerfMax_Shopping_US_Fonts&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwuJ2xBhA3EiwAMVjkVALD6RpKCm18ixs3vgs0VbQ3unjOLbiQ7kQFulWxSlsybcdGC7RdhRoC_s0QAvD_BwE#fullscreen
Where is the best source for the cups?
For Stanley or Non-branded?
I’m sorry 15 minutes in and you’re making absolutely no sense. You didn’t really say anything at all.
Ok - how can I help you?
Would like to see some chrome etching, like for auto or motorcycle bling parts. 😊
Wrong laser type! Need a fiber or UV for that
Think you could squeeze one in front of that window. 😊
Or use some TIO2
@@CruiseMonkeyGames right? there has to be room