Full Version: Laser engraving silver goblets
From: Griffo (LASERWEST) [#1]
5 Mar 2007
To: ALL
Hi all,
I've been presented with 2 silver goblets and been asked to engrave them. Trouble is I've never attempted silver on the laser.
Can it be done ?
Thanks
Dave
From: JHayes55 [#2]
6 Mar 2007
To: Griffo (LASERWEST) [#1] 6 Mar 2007
I have done some sterling silver and some german silver with CerMark and it turned out well. I would caution you that not all silver is the same and it can be a bit of difficult to get a good look out of it.
Personally - it would not be worth to risk to laser on Silver wedding goblets unless you feel comfortable in replacing them.
Best suggestion is to diamond drag or burnish them.
Can it be done - maybe? Question is - Is it worth the risK?
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#3]
6 Mar 2007
To: Griffo (LASERWEST) [#1] 6 Mar 2007
Barbara Samples had a similar situation, which is chronicled here:
http://engravingetc.org/forum/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=4856.1
From: Griffo (LASERWEST) [#4]
6 Mar 2007
To: JHayes55 [#2] 6 Mar 2007
Question is - Is it worth the risK?
Nope not at this stage $60.00 goblet = pain
Thanks for help and advice
Regards
Dave
From: Griffo (LASERWEST) [#5]
6 Mar 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#3] 7 Mar 2007
Hi David,
Thanks for the link. At this stage I'll be giving it a miss. To expensive to experiment with
Regards
Dave