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 From:  joepafan (GPERZEL)
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2340.26 

Hi All;
Whenever filling anything laser engraved other than wood, I use acrylic based craft paints which are very inexpensive and come in a ziilion colors-yeah, really. They work great on plex and other plastics and clean up with water.
For wood plaques, etc with finished surface I also use the acrylic. For unfinished wood, mix a little Elmer's paste wood filler (in a tube, not can) with whatever color acrylic paint you want, flood it on, let it dry and sand it flush.
George

 

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 From:  Stunt Engraver (DGL)
 To:  joepafan (GPERZEL) 
2340.27 In reply to 2340.26 
George,

I hadn't heard of the "wood filler" trick.

Very nice! Thank you.

David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA

 

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 From:  aallen
 To:  joepafan (GPERZEL) 
2340.28 In reply to 2340.26 

I am doing some paint filling now, on plastic objects. Does anyone seal over the paint fill when done, something to protect the paint fill? Wanting to make sure the paint fill stays in place and lasts well. Maybe it does without any sealer? I have not done much paint fill, so not sure if it is everlasting!

Also, thanks for the paint flood filling method, I had not thought or tried that! :-) 

Aleta (aallen)
Kansas

 

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 From:  Stunt Engraver (DGL)
 To:  aallen 
2340.29 In reply to 2340.28 
Aleta,

The paint-fill doesn't require a top coat.

A good enamel or acrylic paint is very durable and won't come out of the image area, unless exposed to heavy solvents or abrasion.

David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA

 

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 From:  aallen
 To:  Stunt Engraver (DGL) 
2340.30 In reply to 2340.29 

Thank you,

I figured that, but was not sure. Thanks for the reply so quickly! :-) 

I was always hesitant about doing paint fill, but this method seems to be so much easier then I thought. Thanks again,

Aleta (aallen)
Kansas

 

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 From:  Stunt Engraver (DGL)
 To:  aallen 
2340.31 In reply to 2340.30 
quote:
this method seems to be so much easier than I thought.


You're not alone. When people see paint-filled items, visions of surgical application come to mind.

That's why I posted the most common (flood) method, which, as you witnessed, is anything but exacting. :-) 

David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri
DGL Engraving
Port Hueneme, CA

 
 
     
 

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