That's brilliant! Have used acrylic and enamel paint on laser engraving but really like the water color effect. I'm no artist like yourself but hope you don't mind my trying my hand at it.
Thank you and yes I did. Hand drew it, then took a screen shot to then draw it out cleanly into line art on my I-pad in adobe fresco. When that was done, took a screen shot and brought it in to my sign master software and vectorized it. It may sound like quite a few steps, but drawing it digitally is way faster and cleaner than my old pen and ink method, then scanning it , vectorizing and then spending hours of cleanup where the pen bled or un even outlines. This artwork is available on my shopify SHOP app. Just search up Wan-Di Designs :)
You can also use the mask on your wood BEFORE you engrave and that will keep the scorching off of the wood. You can do your spray seal before removing the mask. Taking off the mask on this engraving would be time-consuming but worth the effort. Beautiful work.
Hi! Thanks for sharing. :) I have used paper transfer tape in the past before though. I found I had to go ALOT slower to make it through the mask and to get it as deep as I wanted in to the wood. There was a considerable amount of smoke, so I'm thankful for my DIY enclosure and exhaust fan. :)
That is what I’m using is inexpensive acrylic water based craft paint just from the dollar store. I have found it has a pretty good UV ( sunshine) resistance as well with a good clear coat ) I have stuff from 10 years ago sitting on my porch with no fading or sun bleaching in the colours. You can also get outdoor acrylic water based paints like the Ohuhu brand. They have some beautiful pigment rich colours and can be watered down as well. 😊
I looked up live edge on Facebook marketplace and completely lucked out on some very affordable pieces! If you’re are from Ontario Canada, check out Cambridge wood supply. Amazing store and affordable prices as well. 😊
If you mean artist fixative, it might. I find it very costly compared to a can of 2x Tremclad clear. That would work to. :) I just try and avoid the stinky stuff .lol
I drew this on my I pad with Adobe Fresco and my apple pen. I'll then save the screenshot, import it into my signmaster program to trace into vector and voila. Gone are the days that I hand draw with pen and ink , then scan it and clean up all the inconsistent outlines or bleed marks! I really like to create my own pieces. :)
you can always try a google search of Alice in wonderland colouring pages, vector art, or black and white clipart in order to create something amazing for your niece ;)
@@disignscdnSeriously, share more of this. Your art process on Ipad to vector, to engraving. Absolutely awesome. More, more, more!😁 I bet if you edit more of you long form vids into shorts your channel will gain a lot more traction. You have so much wisdom for sign making/and engraving, which tells me you've been in the business a long time. It be awesome learn more of the business side. How many hours it took from beginning to end? Ballpark figure for selling something like this? Commissions? Share past work. Portfolio's of work.
That's brilliant! Have used acrylic and enamel paint on laser engraving but really like the water color effect. I'm no artist like yourself but hope you don't mind my trying my hand at it.
Thank you! I think you’ll like the effect too 😊
did you create the illustration? it is very good.
Thank you and yes I did. Hand drew it, then took a screen shot to then draw it out cleanly into line art on my I-pad in adobe fresco. When that was done, took a screen shot and brought it in to my sign master software and vectorized it. It may sound like quite a few steps, but drawing it digitally is way faster and cleaner than my old pen and ink method, then scanning it , vectorizing and then spending hours of cleanup where the pen bled or un even outlines. This artwork is available on my shopify SHOP app. Just search up Wan-Di Designs :)
You can also use the mask on your wood BEFORE you engrave and that will keep the scorching off of the wood. You can do your spray seal before removing the mask. Taking off the mask on this engraving would be time-consuming but worth the effort. Beautiful work.
Hi! Thanks for sharing. :) I have used paper transfer tape in the past before though. I found I had to go ALOT slower to make it through the mask and to get it as deep as I wanted in to the wood. There was a considerable amount of smoke, so I'm thankful for my DIY enclosure and exhaust fan. :)
Oops! I did forget to add the photo of the type of clear I am using! It's Varathane, Diamond Wood Finish , Water based, and Outdoor Clear. :)
Absolutely beautiful 👌 I'm just starting my laser engraver journey, and am so glad I found your channel 🙏 Thank you for what you do!
That's very cool, but I wouldn't have the patience.
It’s quite therapeutic to sit and paint 😊
What a good job. Impressive result.👍🙂
Thank you! 😊
Very beautiful work. I admire your talent.
Thank You! ☺
This is stunning omg
Thank you so much ! I really enjoyed creating it and it's so neat to see engravings coming to life :)
VERRRRRRY NIIIIIICE ty
Thank you 😊
Impressive!
Thank you ☺
So awesome!
Thank you! 😊
Thanks a lot.
You're Welcome :)
Beautiful work!
Thank you so much 😀
Nice!
Thank you 😊
Awesome! Can you use acrylic paint?
That is what I’m using is inexpensive acrylic water based craft paint just from the dollar store. I have found it has a pretty good UV ( sunshine) resistance as well with a good clear coat ) I have stuff from 10 years ago sitting on my porch with no fading or sun bleaching in the colours. You can also get outdoor acrylic water based paints like the Ohuhu brand. They have some beautiful pigment rich colours and can be watered down as well. 😊
Beautiful work. May I ask where you get your wood from?
I looked up live edge on Facebook marketplace and completely lucked out on some very affordable pieces! If you’re are from Ontario Canada, check out Cambridge wood supply. Amazing store and affordable prices as well. 😊
I wonder if fixative would work
If you mean artist fixative, it might. I find it very costly compared to a can of 2x Tremclad clear. That would work to. :) I just try and avoid the stinky stuff .lol
Never tried painting one of my engravings. Where'd you find the artwork? My niece loves Alice.
I drew this on my I pad with Adobe Fresco and my apple pen. I'll then save the screenshot, import it into my signmaster program to trace into vector and voila. Gone are the days that I hand draw with pen and ink , then scan it and clean up all the inconsistent outlines or bleed marks! I really like to create my own pieces. :)
you can always try a google search of Alice in wonderland colouring pages, vector art, or black and white clipart in order to create something amazing for your niece ;)
@@disignscdn wow that's even more impressive that you drew this.
@@risbill1 thank you :)
@@disignscdnSeriously, share more of this. Your art process on Ipad to vector, to engraving. Absolutely awesome. More, more, more!😁 I bet if you edit more of you long form vids into shorts your channel will gain a lot more traction. You have so much wisdom for sign making/and engraving, which tells me you've been in the business a long time. It be awesome learn more of the business side. How many hours it took from beginning to end? Ballpark figure for selling something like this? Commissions? Share past work. Portfolio's of work.
Absolutely beautiful 👌 I'm just starting my laser engraver journey, and am so glad I found your channel 🙏 Thank you for what you do!
Thank you!! Love the name slowburnwoodworks ! Slow and steady makes for amazing laser creations ;)
@@disignscdn thank you 🙏😁