Mike,

I'd rather do it without the masking, too. That's good to know you were able to do it this way. Looks like the trick is to do some "cleaning" with the laser afterwards. The outline looks good around the young lady!

I got my sample yesterday! It does look as good in person as what I've seen in your pictures. Now I need to determine what I want to engrave on this slate.

Mike, what type of color fill did you use for the slate?

Thanks!

Jim

I used regular old acrylic craft paint from the Wal-Mart craft department...I think it's called craft smart or folkart...something like that. I was sure you would like the sample when you got it.

Mike

Thanks, Mike. I'll have to go to Wally World and pick up some acrylic paints. I want to try color filling and engraving on this 8x10" sample. I also want it to be a good-looking sample so I can show it around and see if I can stir up some business!

Thanks, again. This is fun!

Jim