HELP!!!! Marble Tiles? - Engraving Etc. Forum

<body> <h1>Full Version: <a href="https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.9">HELP!!!! Marble Tiles?</a></h1><a name="a6093_9"></a><p><b>From: precisionlaser</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.9">#9</a>]<br /> 4 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: Barbara (RGILE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.5">#5</a>] 4 Mar 2007</p> A trick we use to whiten up the image using either of LaserSketch's marble is to rub a light coat of ArmorAll onto the marble before lasering. Not too much and buff it off, leaving a light sheen of it. I got this off of the Sawmill Creek board several months ago and it works! <hr /><a name="a6093_10"></a><p><b>From: Nick (NICKIONPOE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.10">#10</a>]<br /> 4 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: precisionlaser</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.9">#9</a>] 4 Mar 2007</p> The Armorall is a good tip. I will have to check it out. I actually just got samples in from Artistic, so I am looking forward to building a relationship with a vendor with such a great reputation. It would be worth paying shipping charges for quality pieces.<hr /><a name="a6093_11"></a><p><b>From: Barbara (RGILE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.11">#11</a>]<br /> 5 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: Nick (NICKIONPOE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.10">#10</a>] 5 Mar 2007</p> Nick,<br /> I also think that they have the granite markers. Ask them.<br /> They are also carrying marble, but I have not tried it yet. I have asked Mark for a sample of it in a PM and I have not gotten back a response yet.<br /> I use Lasersketch right now for marble only. I buy my granite from Artistic Laser. It's beautiful. Polished on all sides which makes a very nice presentation for the client. When you are charging good money for these items it's important.<br /> I have had a lot of dirt and paste on the backs of my marble and have to wash all of them before I sell them. Sometimes I glue a black felt to the back of them. They look much nicer that way.<br /> <br /> I am anxious to try Artistic Lasers marble also. So Mark, if you are reading this post, would you please send me a few samples? Thank you.<br /> <br /> Also, I have tried the armour all trick, and yes it does work, but I still like the hard marble better. It just gives me a much nicer photo.<br /> <br /> Barb <hr /><a name="a6093_12"></a><p><b>From: UncleSteve</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.12">#12</a>]<br /> 5 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: ALL</b></p> Has anyone had success using a rotary engaver on marble or granit? If so, what bit did you use?<br /> <br /> TIA! <hr /><a name="a6093_13"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.13">#13</a>]<br /> 5 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: UncleSteve</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.12">#12</a>] 5 Mar 2007</p> Steve,<br /> <br /> You can use a diamond burnishing tool on granite and marble.<br /> <br /> How well it works depends on the density of the stone, meaning stone with inconsistent density can see some (softer) areas engraving more deeply than more dense areas. <hr /><a name="a6093_14"></a><p><b>From: UncleSteve</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.14">#14</a>]<br /> 5 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.13">#13</a>] 5 Mar 2007</p> Thank you!<br /> <br /> Which would you suggest starting with as a trial and how large a burnisher? 130????<br /> <br /> I am going to see if I can find some tiles at Home Depot to play with.... <hr /><a name="a6093_15"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.15">#15</a>]<br /> 5 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: UncleSteve</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.14">#14</a>] 5 Mar 2007</p> <p>Depends on how much detail you'll have in the engraving.</p> <p>I'd say a .010 would be a good starting point. It's a bit wider cut than a standard diamond graver, making it good for most applications and if necessary, you could use multi-line fonts to fatten up the lettering.</p><p class="edit_text">EDITED: 5 Mar 2007 by DGL</p> <hr /><a name="a6093_16"></a><p><b>From: UncleSteve</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.16">#16</a>]<br /> 5 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.15">#15</a>] 5 Mar 2007</p> Being that I don't own photograve :-( , it will probably be my WTC sample to start. <br /> <br /> Talk about detail, you can almost count the windows on the towers!! 8-O <hr /><a name="a6093_17"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.17">#17</a>]<br /> 5 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: UncleSteve</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.16">#16</a>] 5 Mar 2007</p> I don't know how PhotoGraV would benefit a rotary engraving project, unless you were saying it's a better job for a laser engraver. <hr /><a name="a6093_18"></a><p><b>From: UncleSteve</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.18">#18</a>]<br /> 5 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.17">#17</a>] 5 Mar 2007</p> I don't know either.... just thought it might give more detail somehow. I haven't tried working with photos on the rotary so have no idea what to expect.<br /> <br /> Heck, YOU'RE the Stunt Engraver, not me! ;-) <hr /><a name="a6093_19"></a><p><b>From: ked (LASERGIRL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.19">#19</a>]<br /> 7 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: Barbara (RGILE)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.11">#11</a>] 7 Mar 2007</p> <p>Can you give me the contact info for Artistic Laser?<br /> Thanks,<br /> Kathie<br /> Kambur Engraving and Design</p><hr /><a name="a6093_20"></a><p><b>From: Stunt Engraver (DGL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.20">#20</a>]<br /> 7 Mar 2007<br /><b>To: ked (LASERGIRL)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.19">#19</a>] 7 Mar 2007</p> Kathie,<br /> <br /> Here's Mark Garcia's web site:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.artisticlaser.net">http://www.artisticlaser.net</a> <hr /><p align="center">Show messages: <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.1">All</a>  <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=6093.1">1-8</a>  9-20</p> <h4><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=EE">Back to thread list</a> | <a href="llogout.php?webtag=EE">Login</a></h4> <h6>© 2025 <a href="http://www.beehiveforum.net/" target="_blank">Project Beehive Forum</a></h6> </body>