This was so helpful! I have a laser cutting machine and was trying to figure out the LED part. Surprisingly I have all those items at home! Can’t wait to start working on this.
I seen a few videos of this sort and I came up with an idea, what about adding a wallpaper on the pexi glass by gluing it or adhering it... Then adding some light to it by cutting some random portions out of the pexi glass... Hope this helps you, let me know how it goes. Blessings.
What thickness do you use for your acrylic sheets? I’m thinking that using a 1/4” thick piece of acrylic sheet is going to be too thick for the Cricut Maker to slide under the machine’s rollers. Pretty cool project! I’m thinking about doing a few of these!
Do you think this method would work to emboss fondant? Im trying to make stamps that emboss fondant and I wonder if I could use this method to make my own acrylic stamps? This would be so awesome if I could get it to work! Please let me know your thoughts. Like would it be deep enough to create an embossing effect or not. Thank you.
This is really nice.. Been trying to do the same for some time but always a fail. Been trying on 2mm acrylic , do you think that's good or should I go for higher. Can you share the speed and heat?
Are you using any type of sanding around the edges to trap the light in? If so, all sides but where the light is?? Any thing you are using on the plexiglass to make it shine like that?? Was the plexiglass cheaper than acrylic? Thank you in advance.
Plexiglass and acrylic are pretty much the similar in price for the thickness I used. I did not have to etch it. The act of cutting causes enough rough edges to get the effect.
I don't see how you're able to do this. I tried 2 different LED strips and they just can't properly light up my acrylic sign. Mostly it's a faint light near the top where the strip is.
Hey Anika, this is brilliant, and I hope to adapt the concept to create a prop for my Doctor Strange costume this fall... How deep do you need to engrave the acrylic for the etching to light up?
This was so helpful! I have a laser cutting machine and was trying to figure out the LED part. Surprisingly I have all those items at home! Can’t wait to start working on this.
Wow! You are one smart lady, thank you for sharing!
That is Amazing!! I Love all your tools oooooo to have a work shop like that! 🤤❤
Thank you! Its taken years to collect all the tools
I really like the way you made it so you can change out the plastic
Anika- I’m more blown away with your DIY skills…..WoW!
Thank you!!
Fantastic explanation step by step. Easy and clear English. Wish you all the best.
This is brilliant! Thanks for the tutorial Anika.
Thank you so much for posting this!
Very neat and straight to the point. Thank you
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Good Job... Turned out really cool...
You make it look so easy, Thank you, Now I know where to start
You’re welcome 😊I know you can do this!
That is so beautiful! Thank-you for sharing!
Just found this! Excellent work 👏 👍
Great build! Thanks for sharing!
Anamika your job is super 🎉
thanks!
This is so cool! I need to try this.
Thanks for introducing...super.love it
Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
This is awesome, great video!
Thank you
Super...looks fantastic. Great project!
Wow that is really cool
Thanks
So cute
I seen a few videos of this sort and I came up with an idea, what about adding a wallpaper on the pexi glass by gluing it or adhering it... Then adding some light to it by cutting some random portions out of the pexi glass... Hope this helps you, let me know how it goes. Blessings.
Really great
What thickness do you use for your acrylic sheets? I’m thinking that using a 1/4” thick piece of acrylic sheet is going to be too thick for the Cricut Maker to slide under the machine’s rollers. Pretty cool project! I’m thinking about doing a few of these!
i apologize in advance: i am using this information to build my own shift knob lighting for my car
Do you think it's a good idea to make them and sell them as an e-commerce project ?
This is awesome, Anika! Absolutely love it!
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hi its wonderful project. How do you clean the fingerprints on acrylic? I have tried but full of scratch now please help. Thanks
Any chance I could just buy the base with the light and the wood grooved for an A4 or Letter size portrait?
Hello, can you pls let me know the model of table saw as the link doesn't work it says acces denied
Thank you, much appreciated
Do you think this method would work to emboss fondant? Im trying to make stamps that emboss fondant and I wonder if I could use this method to make my own acrylic stamps? This would be so awesome if I could get it to work! Please let me know your thoughts. Like would it be deep enough to create an embossing effect or not. Thank you.
Would this work with polycarbonate instead of acrylic too?
I'm not sure, maybe? Try it and let me know!
Hello, good job, can you tell me the size of plexiglass u use is it 2mm or 4 mm??
What happens when the lights stop working? How do you change them out
This is really nice..
Been trying to do the same for some time but always a fail.
Been trying on 2mm acrylic , do you think that's good or should I go for higher.
Can you share the speed and heat?
Excellent Work!
Could you please send me a link from where I can buy this.
The name of machine of carving plz very wonderful work
Check description, it's a Cricut with an engraving bit. It's linked in the blog article.
Are you using any type of sanding around the edges to trap the light in? If so, all sides but where the light is?? Any thing you are using on the plexiglass to make it shine like that?? Was the plexiglass cheaper than acrylic? Thank you in advance.
Plexiglass and acrylic are pretty much the similar in price for the thickness I used. I did not have to etch it. The act of cutting causes enough rough edges to get the effect.
I don't see how you're able to do this. I tried 2 different LED strips and they just can't properly light up my acrylic sign. Mostly it's a faint light near the top where the strip is.
Olá.. qual lâmina do cricut que vc usou?
Hey Anika, this is brilliant, and I hope to adapt the concept to create a prop for my Doctor Strange costume this fall... How deep do you need to engrave the acrylic for the etching to light up?
Not much at all. I couldn't give you a number, but it isn't more than 1 mm. PS: I love the idea of the Dr Strange costume!! would love to see that!
What depth does the engraving have to be?
Good morning afternoon!can the cricut explore air 2 do this?? R is it only the cricut maker??
It is only the maker
Very nice! Question, what is the scroll saw you used to cut the acrylic?
yes same question
what is the name or model of machine you have cut acrylic
It's a Cricut Maker
Is that a laser engraving machine ? what is the cost for the same ?
Its the Cricut Maker. It isn’t a laser engraver. It just uses an engraving tool
Hi where u buy ur machine and how much u pay
What's the printer you used to engrave the acrylic?
Its the Cricut Maker
is there a company or website that can do this for me? haha. Im not so good at DIY's
What is the name of this glass sheet
What software you use for this Machine?
It is Cricut design space
what saw did you use for cutting your acrylic. I didn't see any replys in comments below
I use a Bladerunner X2 to cut it but you can also use a jigsaw. The trick is to go slow and supporting the acrylic so it doesn’t vibrate too much
@@Anikasdiylife Thank you for your prompt reply
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Great job, did you engrave with the film on both sides or just the side to your mat?
@@auntylou1000 just on the side of the mat. Removed film from the side that neededbto be engraved
Project was not done by you. You are just a commentator
😂😂😂 comment was not written by you. You are just a typer