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In this laser finishing technique video, I walk you through how to paint fill engraved wood to add colour to your engrave projects. I break down the exact method I used, including a quicker option for businesses that may want to paint fill at scale. You’ll learn how to:
- Prepare and seal engraved wood for paint fill to prevent bleeding
- Paint fill engravings using two different methods
- Choose the right approach based on time, scale, and results
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Supplies for this project
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- xTool Laser Safety Glasses
- Black Acrylic Apple Barrel Paint
- White Acrylic Apple Barrel Paint
- Mont Marte Acrylic Paint – Brilliant Red, Phthalo Blue, Deep Yellow
- North Shore Acrylic Medium Pearl Paint
- Jacquard Pearl Ex Pigments
- Zinsser Clear Shellac Spray
- Paper Transfer Tape for Masking
Video outline
- Intro
- What you’ll need
- Step 1: Paint background
- Step 2: Apply Shellac
- Step 3: Apply masking
- Step 4: Cut & engrave
- Step 5: Apply Shellac
- Step 6: Apply base paint
- Step 7: Apply coloured paint
- Step 8: Remove masking
- Step 9: Touch up paint (or sand)
- Step 10: Apply Shellac
- Finished project
- Comparison & recommendations
