Had my pens laser engraved and need to highlight the engraving

[JimSmith]

Any suggestions on how to make the engraving stand out, especially on acrylics?

 

[magpens]

How deep is the engraving ?

 

[JimSmith]

The engraving is approximately 1/32" deep.

 

[low_48]

I use a thick fabric paint from Michaels. They come with a really tiny applicator tip, made for writing or making patterns on t-shirts. It's acrylic, so water wipe if you get any paint on the surface. Other use Rub-n-buff if metallic colors would work. It's a pigmented wax with maybe some solvent in it.

 

[Mack C.]

Rub 'n Buff Wax - Gold Leaf
It is available in Gold, Silver, & Copper.
This is my CDN retailer, you'll find it available in many other retailers where you live.

 

[JimSmith]

Thank You! I'll give it a try!

 

[keithbyrd]

Laserbits.com pro color fill
works great

 

[wob50]

I agree with Keith color fill the way to go.

 

[Paul in OKC]

Used Rub-n-Buff myself. Works great.

 

[thewishman]

I use acrylic paint. You can get it in any color and it's easy to mix for the perfect shade.

 

[farmer]

Laser engraving

My hand writing is terrible, so I laser engrave all my work .

I burn it in deep and make sure I DONT WIPE OFF the black burnt ash.

I have never done this on acrylic ( I try not to ever use the stuff )....

On wood or bone even leather it works great, I put a clear coat over the top of the engraving until everything is smooth or flush.

Because I don't work with plastics allot and its all bone and wood I am very careful if I was to use any kind of filler a make sure it will NOT BLEED INTO THE WOOD OR BONE.

 

[BKelley]

Gravograph the people who are the worlds formost engraving machine manufactor sell a color stick made especially for color filling engraving. I have used it and it works great.

Ben