Color filling white tile using a laser and alcohol ink
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- čas přidán 9. 02. 2024
- A little something different than the usual Norton White Tile Method. I’ll show you how to etch into the tile using your laser, and then follow it up with the application of color by using alcohol inks. Turn a $0.69 tile into a nice trivet or decorative piece in just three steps.
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Thats a really cool technique, thanks for sharing
Nice! I'll have to get some tiles now 🙂
That's one of the nice things about experimenting with tile projects: The tile is cheap. :-) I think these larger ones were about a buck each.
Very cool. Have you ever had the need to re-seal the tile over the engraving, with e.g. ceramic nano finish? How do the inks stand up to repeated use/washing?
I’m going to have to admit that I don’t have answers for these questions. I’ve treated them like I do Norton White Tile method tiles…… that is, I’ve not done any sealer. They haven’t faded any, at least not yet. I suppose they would fade or bleed if exposed to alcohol as they are alcohol based inks. I do know that the alcohol inks are pretty resilient. The few times I’ve gotten some on my skin, it takes a LOT of scrubbing to get it off, even if I do use alcohol to scrub with.
Nice work! When the tile gets wet is there any running of the colors? I find that using Sharpies with your method there is a bit running of the color when rubbing the moisture with a cloth. In the Norton Method the tile substrate is actually burnt so it doesn't run,
I knew there was a bit of bleed with Sharpies and water, but your comment made me curious about the alcohol ink as I hadn't tested it.
I just took a tile over to the sink and scrubbed a dyed area with a scrub brush and the color stayed put. I kind of figured as much since the alcohol dyes are advertised as waterproof and any time I've accidentally gotten a bit on my finger, it hasn't disappeared until new skin takes it's place. 🙂
Thanks for the reply. I'm going to try your method.
I loved this video and tried it myself. I ended up having "micro-cracks" in the glaze of the tile. Did you experience the same thing?
I ran a test from 300-2000mm/m and 50-100%. All had the cracks
This comment made me go out and inspect a couple of the trivets I have in the kitchen and no, I haven't experienced any cracks in the glaze. I wonder if it's a difference in the tile manufacturers? The ones I'm using are the common ones at Menards that they sell by the piece.
I believe if you spray clear coat or flood with epoxy... the colors will pop more and add some value...
I'll have to give it a try. Thanks!
I just saw you video on the lahobbyguy forums and commented there too. I commenting here so it will help you with the channel some. Great idea and I'm going to try it soon. You mentioned your numbers but what wattage are you using? Thanks
I think I mentioned it at the end, but it's an xTool D1 Pro 20 watt laser. Thanks for checking it out!
@@bobjosjor830720W Diode laser at 30mm/s?
Never thought to use my alcohol ink for this. How do you do this on wood ?
To use on wood, I generally dilute it with denatured alcohol. I'd like to tell you an exact ratio, but it really depends on how intense you want the color. I will say that a little bit goes a long way. I apply it with a cheap disposable foam brush. Depending on the color and intensity, I may do more than one coat. It dries really quickly and is ready for a top coat or to be cut within 15 minutes or so.
What type of laser is this diode or ….
It’s an xTool D1 20 watt diode laser.