indiriWOOD
Report

Shot Glasses

Instruction
indiriWood_ShotGlasses.xcs
indiriWood_ShotGlasses
.xcs
Application scenario
Laser (20min)
Machine & module
xTool F1 Ultra
Compatibles · 7
Material used
Black Metal Business Card
31
245

Information

      4 Shot Glass Designs and engraving tips
    

Instruction

1

Step1: Sizing Suggestions

Shot Glasses instruction: step 1 - Sizing Suggestions
Preview

With their small size you'll want to use engravings that look good at small sizes.

I suggest up to 30mm wide which allows the entire design to be seen all at once and the F1 Ultra handles this size well.

If you go wider than that the glass has to be rotated the see the full design and you lose some the initial wow effect.  It also makes it hard to photograph for customers to see what they are getting.

2

Step2: Creating Designs

Shot Glasses instruction: step 2 - Creating Designs
Preview
Shot Glasses instruction: step 2 - Creating Designs
Preview

Pick some favorite sayings and design them within your 30mm wide limitation.  You can also go simple here and make some Mr. and Mrs. shot glasses or personalize it with the names of people in the group.

OR I've included a few possibilities in the files that you can select from and also use as inspiration for creating more:

  • Drink mode ON
  • Definitely NOT coffee
  • Sobally Toter
  • Sip SIP HOORAY

These can get you started and help you think of more fun ideas, too.

3

Step3: Setting Up For Engraving

Shot Glasses instruction: step 3 - Setting Up For Engraving
Preview
Shot Glasses instruction: step 3 - Setting Up For Engraving
Preview
Shot Glasses instruction: step 3 - Setting Up For Engraving
Preview
2 More images

The shot glass will engrave best if you can level it so I recommend using a jig (there is another project with jig plans if you don't have one yet).

Focus the laser and then close the Ultra's shield.

Refresh the image and use that to center the design on your shot glass.

For engraving I recommend Power 50 Speed 1000 Pass 2.

After engraving I used a little Dawn Power Wash to clean up the engraving and they came out shiny and perfect!

 

Comments

Remixes

xTool Supplies Used in This Template

xTool F1 Ultra
xTool F1 Ultra