How to laser cut pop-up print with perfect registration.
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How to make 3D laser cut hearts from upcycled works-on-paper. Downloadable laser cutting file included.
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How do you create laser cutting files with efficiency and flexibility?
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Mini-boom box project teaches us how to make snug box joints.
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What is the secret to laser engraving this paper lantern?
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Shaped laser engraved photographs are one of my favorite tricks. Not only do they reduce engraving time, but they also open up new creative possibilities.
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How do you achieve stellar results when laser engraving photos? It’s time to remove the guesswork.
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The magic of laser cutting is that it can create maximum impact on a tiny scale.
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As artists, we want our work to shine through without the (annoying and distracting) discoloration of a laser burn.
What do you do when you’ve dialed in your settings and you’re still getting some discoloration? Read more for the solution.
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When it comes to laser cutting paper designs, one of the artistic concerns is the fear of "burn" residue discoloring the paper. This was true for paper-cutting artist Abigail McMurray.
Contrary to popular belief, paper can be laser cut without burning.
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Printmaker and workshop participant Jamie Wainright came to me with a tricky project. She wanted to turn a couple of her etching prints into woodblocks (right). With this type of laser engraving, the area around the image is engraved away, leaving the image raised. For images with fine lines, this can be a problem.
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Why is working with photographs so challenging? There are five variables to balance.
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Laser cutting into a bound book! How crazy is that?!
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Is there a printmaking process or book form you’re teaching that you’d like to incorporate with laser cutting? Let’s collaborate!
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Learn about FreeFall Laser’s Happy New Year laser cut card.
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See Don Widmer's laser cut and letterpress flag book, which explores visual perception through shifting panels of intricately cut shapes.
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Learn how to speed up engraving times by using grayscale color-coding.
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Learn how to create a simple two-layered jig out of cardboard to hold irregularly shaped objects.
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Learn what happens when artist Amze Emmons brings me an interesting idea-- how to create intaglio (etching) prints using laser engraved wood plates.
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Learn how Erin Fletcher used laser cut leather and paper to create this stunning onlay edition binding for the The Grolier Club.
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