I Tested 6 Paint Fill Methods on Laser Engraves — Only One Impressed Me
33K views · Jul 14, 2025 · Howto & Style
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@danallen698 · 1 year ago
I know a lot of people swear by lacquer, but I've always had mixed results. My go to has become shellac for a couple of reasons. 1. It does seem to seal raw wood better, and you can apply it by either spray or wipe-on. 2. It doesn't have the toxic fumes that lacquer does, so can be applied in a closed space - especially useful in the dead of winter.
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@VideocopterNZ · 4 months ago
For your Methode 1 on Wood. I do not mask, just engrave than seal it apply paint on it dry and than sand the top off. Because the whole wood is sealed with lacquer there is no bleeding and because the very top is cleaned and sanded off there is no paint over the lines. You migh tneed a bit more power for the depth but thats it.
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@jwilz2982 · 1 year ago
I liked this so much I am watching it a second time. You explain things in such detail and the information you provide is so very helpful. Oh, by the way, love the bloopers, too.
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@LaserLady · 8 months ago
I've never tried powder coating! Thank you! I'm Super Inspired! 🤩
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@vnmrecruiting · 10 months ago
it is truly a blessing that you came into my algorithm. AMAZING video and so educational, the way you speak in front of the camera is flawless
@Andy.H.H. · 1 year ago
I like how you filled in with the paint pens and Sharpies from right to left. I'm left handed as well and have to do this so I don't get ink all over my left hand!
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@greyspot00 · 10 months ago
That's odd, I've never had that issue with wood and paint. I use painters tape, laser, lacquer, then paint. However, I use a stencil brush and use a lot less paint than you did, so that might be why I get better results. I do lacquer the the wood before applying the painters tape and after painting so maybe that's why I hadn't noticed the bleeding issue.
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@kimbarclay4251 · 1 year ago
Thank you so much for all of your testing and sharing the results! I learned so much and really do appreciate all of the time and effort in making the video!
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@808girl2 · 1 year ago
Great video… you got a new subscriber….<br><br>Aloha and Mahalo 🤙🏽 from Hawaii🌺
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@kdub4439 · 9 months ago
Fantastic video with great well organized and explained details with results!
@pblais404 · 1 year ago
Referring to your issue with powder coating chipping off with use. Since a laser is not the best thing for "melting" the powder coat, I have found that a heat gun with a high temperature but on very low speed so it does not blow the powder off is the best way to do this.. Try it, you'll like it
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@dtiger1138 · 1 year ago
You can also use a heat gun to "bake" the powder coating method. Then you don't have to worry about it being lined up, or getting powders in your laser.
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