I did some research on this subject and based on different replies from different threads, I think I know my answer, but I want to be sure.
I'm thinking of making a pen / pencil set for my Dad In Law to give to one of his friends who was just ordained as a Deacon. I wanted to make the pen body from something like white pearl acrylic or crushed silver acrylester, but I know the laser engraving won't show up without color fill.
So the basic process would be:
1. Turn barrels slightly larger than finished diameter. (how much larger?)
2. Take barrels to laser engraver and have her do her thing.
3. Fill engraved voids with something like black paint or black profill.
4. After filler has dried, apply coat of thin CA glue.
5. Sand to finished dimension.
6. Polish like normal.
Am I close?
P.S. I'm new here so please go easy on me. Thanks for the help!
I'm thinking of making a pen / pencil set for my Dad In Law to give to one of his friends who was just ordained as a Deacon. I wanted to make the pen body from something like white pearl acrylic or crushed silver acrylester, but I know the laser engraving won't show up without color fill.
So the basic process would be:
1. Turn barrels slightly larger than finished diameter. (how much larger?)
2. Take barrels to laser engraver and have her do her thing.
3. Fill engraved voids with something like black paint or black profill.
4. After filler has dried, apply coat of thin CA glue.
5. Sand to finished dimension.
6. Polish like normal.
Am I close?
P.S. I'm new here so please go easy on me. Thanks for the help!