Can you tell me what that paper is on top? Is it held on w/ the clip on the side - or is it sticky? I"m about to get unfinished wood that, unlike proof grade, won't have the paper covering. Thanks
Yes, it's called masking. Basically it's like a huge sheet of scotch tape that you can put on the wood to help limit smoke stains. 🙂 You can find out the masking I use on my Glowforge Must-Haves Amazon list here: www.amazon.com/shop/bookthingsbaublese-shop
Do you ever paint the main body of projects?? I sanded pieces before painting but the paint rubs right off of the PG Glowforge wood. Have you had this problem? Thanks
I have painted the main body of projects before, but never using the PG Glowforge wood. From what I remember about the PG wood I received in the tester kit, it's covered with some sort of lacquer that gives it a little shine & a smooth feeling. Sanding is a great idea! Maybe you just need to use a different grit or sand deeper to make sure you get past all the lacquer? Thanks for the question! Good luck with your project!
@@book_things_and_baubles Thank you- I wish they wood state that upfront before purchasing it or give you recommendations on paints or stains to use. I sanded all pieces pretty well because I didn't like the rough feel after taking the masking off; so I was surprised that the paint did not stick. Thank you
Likely the best order would be to seal the wood before laser engraving, then again apply sealer in the laser-engraved areas before applying paint. This should keep the paint from spreading. You'd avoid having to sand altogether, which is especially important when using plywood with thin top layers.
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Hope you all are doing well! What should I try color filling next?
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Very helpful video! Thank you.
Can you tell me what that paper is on top? Is it held on w/ the clip on the side - or is it sticky? I"m about to get unfinished wood that, unlike proof grade, won't have the paper covering. Thanks
Yes, it's called masking. Basically it's like a huge sheet of scotch tape that you can put on the wood to help limit smoke stains. 🙂
You can find out the masking I use on my Glowforge Must-Haves Amazon list here: www.amazon.com/shop/bookthingsbaublese-shop
Do you ever paint the main body of projects?? I sanded pieces before painting but the paint rubs right off of the PG Glowforge wood. Have you had this problem? Thanks
I have painted the main body of projects before, but never using the PG Glowforge wood. From what I remember about the PG wood I received in the tester kit, it's covered with some sort of lacquer that gives it a little shine & a smooth feeling. Sanding is a great idea! Maybe you just need to use a different grit or sand deeper to make sure you get past all the lacquer?
Thanks for the question! Good luck with your project!
@@book_things_and_baubles Thank you- I wish they wood state that upfront before purchasing it or give you recommendations on paints or stains to use.
I sanded all pieces pretty well because I didn't like the rough feel after taking the masking off; so I was surprised that the paint did not stick.
Thank you
If you mask it and keep the masking on you don't need to sand :) Or at least it's minimal.
Likely the best order would be to seal the wood before laser engraving, then again apply sealer in the laser-engraved areas before applying paint. This should keep the paint from spreading. You'd avoid having to sand altogether, which is especially important when using plywood with thin top layers.