Things To Consider When Etching Wood

By Steven Scott


Technology has made a great development over the course of time. Many inventions have been created to ease the work of mankind. Some of these tools and equipment are being used in their daily lives. One of the most popular technologies that have been developed is called wooden art laser etching.

When the engraving is already completed, sand down all the surfaces that are carved. Simply use a sand paper that have a thin grit and lightly sand around the edges and corners of the lines on the carved surface. This will remove all the splinters and chips are the sanding. If you have use a dremel or burner, then this step is not required.

The sanding must be wiped down with a tack cloth. This process must be done especially if you have used a dremel, chisel or gouge. If there is dust and dirt left on the material, it will get trapped when the coating is going to be applied later on. If there is no tack cloth, a soft and damp towel will suffice.

To transfer the custom design, use a graphite paper. Simply put the graphite paper right over the wood while upside down. Secure with painters tape and sketch the logos right on top of a paper. The graphite paper should be removed once its over and have it imprinted on the material.

When applying the top coats, make sure to give it some time before applying the next coats. Of decorative and indoor pieces, it could be finished with one application of coating. However, if the pieces are going to be used outdoors or kept outside for long periods of time, then a few more coats is necessary.

Etching on a piece of wood will depend on what the capabilities of a person have and the preference of technique they want to use. Some people use the traditional method of doing the process by their own hands rather than using new technologies. This may sound easy but the process is more difficult and it needs focus and determination.

Doing it yourself may seem to be a good idea. However, this can only be done if you possess a vast knowledge about etching. There are things that needs to be handled carefully and should not be taken lightly especially if your purpose is to make money out of it.

Laser etching is one of the methods that could be used to engrave in woods. This device is one of a kind because it can deliver precision and accuracy in anything that it shoots its beams. There is no need to carve out the materials because the laser will handle the printing and engraving.

While it may be good to do the process by yourself without any use of equipment, the time to consume to create just one is too long. With lasers, what could be done in a few hours can easily be done in minutes. Investing in one will make your production more productive.




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