Return
Introduction
Contents
Introduction
Basic Information
Instruction
Step1: Prepare the metal card
Step2: Download the image
Step3: Engrave
Design Files
Metal card engraving
Metal card engraving with a twist. I wanted to give my engraving a little more pop. So, I thought that I would try painting a silver one and see how it turned out. I don't think I've ever seen this done before so I thought I would try it. I was actually surprised at the difference it made. Where there are two pics side by side the one on the left is unpainted. Thats the only difference. They were all engraved with the exact same settings. Also, for some reason with Light Burn they seem to come out better. I also posted a pic of a green card painted black. My cover pic is one I just painted white, blue, orange then black. I also changed my power to 32% to bring out more colors.

Preview

Preview

Preview
2 More images
Basic Information
SoftwareLightburn
MachineD1 Pro
Laser Module Output Power10W
Material UsedMetal Business Card,Paint
Material Infostandard black metal business card and a metal business card that's been painted. Matte black spray paint.
Making Time(mins)25
Step1: Prepare the metal card

Preview
Paint your card and allow it to dry completely.
Step2: Download the image
Download the image of your choice and apply it to your canvas. Place your dry card on your workspace and focus your Laser. I use the free version of image-R to prepare my image's. Just use the guided steps provided on their website. You can also use free images from Laser Pics that are already prepared.
Step3: Engrave

Preview

Preview
Setting 1
Process MethodVector Laser Engrave
Process MaterialMetal Business Card
Power(%) or Cut Pressure(g)14
Pass1
Speed(mm/s)60
Other ParametersDpi 317
After the card is dry place it on your workspace and focus the laser. Download an image of your choice then set speed to 60mm/s and power to 14%. Your machine might need different settings, but these work best for me.
Design Files
dragon metal.lbrn2
dragon metal.xcs
Do you like this how-to?
Free
Login to leave your comment
Thank you
You're Welcome, Hope you enjoy. I'm having a lot of fun with it.
Could you please share more detailed steps? If you just want to share photos and file, please share an inspiration.
@ tpleo54 If you can add photos in every steps, it would be better.
View more replies