Cobey! thanks for this! The reason I bought the diode in the first place 2 years ago, was to do acrylics and glass (if I did more research, I probably would have gone with a CO2, but I'm happy with my choice) In all the time I've had the diode (D1 non-pro with the 10 & 20watt head) I have never been able to make the black paper work well for me. My best luck has always been with an airbrush and tempera: it's relatively quick, and easy to clean. Again, thanks for this video. I know many will gain great insight from this. Take care, and be well
Will be having a go at a couple as have some gifts re people that have lost a pet and wanted something other than a Photo. TS2 10W or TS2 20W - Stuki and you base settings will be my go to as a start :-) As usual the option of Paint is a classic as to what is available in different countries and what can be shipped and at what cost. I have some kids water soluble paint that I use on bright metal items and will give that ago. But I guess I need a spray gun as well... Do you have any recommendations ? Cheep but functionable, as not sure if it will be required after this little project. Always needing more accessories.
@@compdad awesome!! I started with a cheap airbrush setup amzn.to/3Q6bkuM There are also the PreVal DIY spray paint kits, which I've used effectively too amzn.to/48pDVTh
@@compdad dilution depends on the needle in the airbrush. With a common 0.3-0.5mm, typically 50/50 paint to water. With the 0.8mm I use now, 70/30. Since the acyclic is covered when I buy it, I simply take off the covering and immediately paint. If you need to wash, dawn dish soap. Keep chemicals away from the acrylic, else it will probably cloud up
@@geeksatlarge Any thoughts as to painting both sides ? Soz about all the comments, about to have a go on the TS2 10W and see what happens. I picked up an LP2 for 1/2 price and I keep getting distracted between Lasers / Routers / 3D printers and fixing coffee machines... ADHD is messing me up as I get older...
@@Optikification yes, usually. For little handheld units, which usually have a 0.3mm needle, 50/50 (water/paint) usually. With larger needles and compressors, I can do 30/70, and 20/80 with an HVLP
Phenomenal video! It finally makes sense. I'm off to the garage to get creative!
Great to hear!
Love this
I'm rocking the x tool 10w diode
Fantastic video Cobey! Nice to see the side by side comparisons. Detail over speed anyday.
@@petercasper224 glad it's helpful for you!
I have always used the tempera same method as you.Great video Cobey!
@@geraldlamothe6091 thank you!
Cobey! thanks for this! The reason I bought the diode in the first place 2 years ago, was to do acrylics and glass (if I did more research, I probably would have gone with a CO2, but I'm happy with my choice) In all the time I've had the diode (D1 non-pro with the 10 & 20watt head) I have never been able to make the black paper work well for me. My best luck has always been with an airbrush and tempera: it's relatively quick, and easy to clean. Again, thanks for this video. I know many will gain great insight from this. Take care, and be well
@@RickPMandel glad to help! :D
Will be having a go at a couple as have some gifts re people that have lost a pet and wanted something other than a Photo.
TS2 10W or TS2 20W - Stuki and you base settings will be my go to as a start :-) As usual the option of Paint is a classic as to what is available in different countries and what can be shipped and at what cost. I have some kids water soluble paint that I use on bright metal items and will give that ago. But I guess I need a spray gun as well... Do you have any recommendations ? Cheep but functionable, as not sure if it will be required after this little project.
Always needing more accessories.
@@compdad awesome!! I started with a cheap airbrush setup
amzn.to/3Q6bkuM
There are also the PreVal DIY spray paint kits, which I've used effectively too
amzn.to/48pDVTh
Great video! I've tried those methods with limited success and I need to invest in an airbrush to get those results.
@@georgeheleine5209 you can do it!
What dilution ratio for that paint... And what have you found to be the best to clean any glues/dirt/oil from the acrylic b4 painting.
@@compdad dilution depends on the needle in the airbrush. With a common 0.3-0.5mm, typically 50/50 paint to water. With the 0.8mm I use now, 70/30.
Since the acyclic is covered when I buy it, I simply take off the covering and immediately paint. If you need to wash, dawn dish soap. Keep chemicals away from the acrylic, else it will probably cloud up
@@geeksatlarge Any thoughts as to painting both sides ? Soz about all the comments, about to have a go on the TS2 10W and see what happens.
I picked up an LP2 for 1/2 price and I keep getting distracted between Lasers / Routers / 3D printers and fixing coffee machines... ADHD is messing me up as I get older...
@@compdad if painting both sides, the engraving will be on both sides instead of only one. It creates something of a depth effect
Do you thin tempera for the airbrush as the tempera i have is quite thick.
@@Optikification yes, usually. For little handheld units, which usually have a 0.3mm needle, 50/50 (water/paint) usually. With larger needles and compressors, I can do 30/70, and 20/80 with an HVLP
IMHO and experience I gave up on clear acrylic due to its ease of scratching 😮
@@Piginhatwoodcrafts yes, you have to be careful with handling it, especially the cheap stuff. Hence the need for something easily water washable