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PROMOS, SAVINGS & FREE GIFTS!
PROMOS, SAVINGS & FREE GIFTS!
PROMOS, SAVINGS & FREE GIFTS!
PROMOS, SAVINGS & FREE GIFTS!
PROMOS, SAVINGS & FREE GIFTS!
PROMOS, SAVINGS & FREE GIFTS!
PROMOS, SAVINGS & FREE GIFTS!
PROMOS, SAVINGS & FREE GIFTS!
PROMOS, SAVINGS & FREE GIFTS!
PROMOS, SAVINGS & FREE GIFTS!
PROMOS, SAVINGS & FREE GIFTS!
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ALL NEW HYBRID ACRYLICS!
ALL NEW HYBRID ACRYLICS!
ALL NEW HYBRID ACRYLICS!
ALL NEW HYBRID ACRYLICS!
ALL NEW HYBRID ACRYLICS!
ALL NEW HYBRID ACRYLICS!
ALL NEW HYBRID ACRYLICS!
ALL NEW HYBRID ACRYLICS!
ALL NEW HYBRID ACRYLICS!
ALL NEW HYBRID ACRYLICS!
ALL NEW HYBRID ACRYLICS!
ALL NEW HYBRID ACRYLICS!
Our Textured Glitter Hybrid Acrylic Sheets make any project stand out! It is important to keep in mind that these elegantly beautiful acrylic sheets need to be cut with the utmost care in mind. Here are some very important steps for you to follow to prepare your Textured Glitter Hybrid Acrylic Sheet prior to putting it in your laser cutting machine. These steps are for both CO2 lasers and Diode Laser Machines.
Want to make your project really pop? Add some accent glitter to the cut edges! I like to use UV Light Resin Glue, then sprinkle the glitter over the glue, this is great for a fast, mess-free finish. This extra sparkle can add accents and dimension – perfect for jewelry or layered pieces.
Check out our YouTube Channel to follow this tutorial.
For the laser settings, check out the link provided to see the Laser Settings for the various machines we have been able to test on. If you do not see your laser listed, here are some tips to help you narrow in on the best settings for your particular machine.
The goal is to give enough power to break through the additional thickness of the decorative top with a speed that allows enough heat to cut through the sheet without burning the edges of your design. Due to the faster speed, additional passes are necessary to cut all the way through to the back of the acrylic sheet.
The 5 Watt Glowforge Aura/Spark's Diode laser setting for medium thickness black acrylic sheet (general setting used for 1/8" thick black or dark colored acrylic) is 13 speed, 7.5 power, and 3 passes. The settings determined to cut the Chunky Glitter Hybrid Acrylic was reconfigured to 15 speed, 10 power, and 8 passes for smaller cuts and 9 passes for larger cuts. This balance gives you a clean cut without burning the edges.
The goal is to give enough power to break through the additional thickness of the decorative top with a speed that allows enough heat to cut through the sheet without burning the edges of the decorative top. Due to the faster speed, additional passes are necessary to cut all the way through to the back of the acrylic sheet. Due to the how hot CO2 lasers burn, it is best to reduce the power as to maintain the integrity of the beautiful decorative top layer.
For the 45 Watt Glowforge Pro CO2 Laser, the general cut setting for medium black acrylic is 165 Speed, Full Power, and 1 Pass. The settings for Chunky Glitter Hybrid Acrylic was tested and reconfigured to maintain the same 165 Speed, but the Power was dropped to 85% for smaller cuts and 95% for larger cut, and the Passes were tripled to 3 Passes.
My suggestion for those who have the 40 Watt Glowforge Basic and Plus CO2 Laser would be to run a test cut using your general default cut setting for Medium Black Acrylic, drop your power to 80%, and do 3 passes. If the cut does not go through, either increase your power, or add an additional pass.
For the 100 Watt OmTech CO2 Laser, the setting I configure within the LightBurn Software for black or dark colored 1/8" thick acrylic is 635 Speed, 35% Power and 1 Pass. The settings for Chunky Glitter Hybrid Acrylic was tested and reconfigured to almost double the Speed at 1250, the power was reduced to 30%, and the Passes were increased to 3.
I hope that this provided information will help you to narrow in on the on the best cut settings for your machine.
Currently I have listed the cut settings for laser machines I have access to and I am working on accessing other types of lasers with various wattages so I can add more settings to the cut/engraving chart. If you have a different type of laser wattage for either a CO2 laser or a Diode laser and you have narrowed in on the perfect cut settings for the Chunky Glitter Hybrid Acrylic Sheet, please reach out to us and share so we can add it the the cut settings chart. As a huge THANK YOU, we will send you a general gift card/voucher to use on our site.
Please feel free to reach out to us at 619-820-2454 by text or call and we can help guide you through with some tips to get you to your best cut settings.
**If you have a laser with a different wattage than the ones listed on our Laser Cutting Settings Chart, and you have narrowed in on the best cut settings for your machine, please let us know so we can add it to the list. As a THANK YOU, we will send you a generous voucher to use on our site!
There are multiple styles of our Textured Glitter Hybrid Acrylic Sheets. Not all can be laser engraved with nice results. We do not recommend laser engraving on raised texture Chunky Glitter Hybrid Acrylic because it often will result in illegible text or design. However, smooth texture micro glitter decorative toppers do produce nice results with both a light surface engrave as well as a deep engrave to show the acrylic base layer behind.
Thank you so much for reading through our tutorial! Now you’re ready to cut the Chunky Glitter Hybrid Acrylic Sheet like a pro! Let me know how your projects turn out, and feel free to share any settings that work well for you. Happy crafting, and don’t forget to like and subscribe to our Youtube Channel so you can receive notification for new tutorials for creative tips and tricks!