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==Material==
==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 our of wood
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.


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


== Preparing the image ==
== 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:
After scanning the template with the stamp design, it needs to be prepared for the [[Laser Cutter|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.
# convert it into a 2-bit image (the laser can only produce black or white. no grey-scales are possible.
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# horizontally mirror the image
# horizontally mirror the image


== Laser the stamp and test it ==
== 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 [[Laser Cutter Material Settings]].
The last step follows the regular preparations for engraving pictures with the laser cutter. The needed settings can be found on [[Laser Cutter Material Settings]].
== Further Reading ==
* Trotec (laser cutter manufacturer) on [https://www.troteclaser.com/en/applications/stamp-engraving/ stamp rubber and recommended settings]

Revision as of 06:05, 6 October 2021

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Laser Engraved Stamps

Laser engraved stamps.jpg
Status: done
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 3D printed with a custom design created by Patrick or be made out of wood.

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:

LaserStampTemplate.png

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:

  1. convert it into a 2-bit image (the laser can only produce black or white. no grey-scales are possible.
  2. invert the colors
  3. 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 Laser Cutter Material Settings.

Further Reading