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From:	BrianC (INKSQUIRTER)	16 Apr 2007
To:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	3 of 6

6665.3 In reply to 6665.2
quote: If it looks promising, inform the customer that it should work, though, because it's an unknown, in terms of that particular manufacturer, ultimately, they'll have to ride at their own risk . The customer has been informed of the risks.......don't know if she is willing to take the risks but she is, as least, bringing in the mirror and checking out the frame I have already done. Brian

From:	Stunt Engraver (DGL)	16 Apr 2007
To:	JimK (JUSTTHE4OFUS)	4 of 6

6665.4 In reply to 6665.3
Jim, You've shown some very impressive samples of engraved mirror. Even though they may have been sandcarved, do you have any insight, as to the makeup of a mirror that may help Brian? Thank you, David "The Stunt Engraver" Lavaneri DGL Engraving Port Hueneme, CA

From:	Cody (BOBTNAILER)	16 Apr 2007
To:	BrianC (INKSQUIRTER)	5 of 6

6665.5 In reply to 6665.1

Brian,

I did a couple of mirrors some time back.

With my 35W laser, we were able to get a DECENT result. The mirrors were probably cheap, as the metallic backing was very uneven. Some spots engraved right to the glass in the first pass, while other spots took several passes.

From:	deeb (DEBRIPPETOE)	16 Apr 2007
To:	Cody (BOBTNAILER)	6 of 6

6665.6 In reply to 6665.5
I have found mirrors to have a very different backing. The quality mirrors I purchas at a local shop work very well. I engrave and then sandblast the backing out. This makes it appear very smooth. I recently engraved a mirror purchased at walmart and while blasting lightly it removed the backing outside of the engraving. deeb

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