Project:Laser Engraved Stamps: Difference between revisions

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ProjectInfoBox Laser Engraved Stamps

Status:	done
Release Date:	October 2021
Initiator:	Luzian
Team:	Martin, Patrick

As a preparation for the Türöffnertag 2021, Luzian had the idea to let the kids create custom stamps with our laser cutter.

Material

The stamps are made of special laser rubber.

The holders can either be made of wood or 3D printed. The image shows a custom design created by Patrick. You can also use the 3cm x 3cm Stamp Base designed by Leo.

Designing the Stamp

In order to enable the kids to design their own stamps, we have created a template where they can draw the design on:

This template can be printed and - after designing the stamp - scanned.

Preparing the Image

After scanning the template with the stamp design, it needs to be prepared for the laser cutter. For this, 3 steps are needed:

convert it into a 2-bit image (the laser can only produce black or white. no grey-scales are possible.
invert the colors
horizontally mirror the image

Laser the Stamp and Test It

The last step follows the regular preparations for engraving pictures with the laser cutter. The needed settings can be found on the page "Laser Cutter Material Settings".

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 ==Material==
-The stamps are made of special [https://smile.amazon.de/gp/product/B07RWKH4PB laser rubber]. The holders can either be [[3D Printing|3D printed]] with a custom design created by [[Patrick]] or be made out of wood.
+The stamps are made of special [https://smile.amazon.de/gp/product/B07RWKH4PB laser rubber].
+The holders can either be made of wood or [[3D Printing|3D printed]]. The image shows a custom design created by [[Patrick]]. You can also use the [https://www.printables.com/model/1080975-3cm-x-3cm-stamp-base 3cm x 3cm Stamp Base] designed by Leo.
 == Designing the Stamp ==