Full Version: Customer mirror....should I?

From: BrianC (INKSQUIRTER) [#1]
 16 Apr 2007
To: ALL

I have engraved the back of JDS's mirrored picture frames with good results. A customer called and wants names put on a large 28" round mirror. Because of doing the picture frames I figured it might be worth a shot. I will have to run with front door open.

Are all mirror backings created equal? That is, should I expect there might be a problem in lasering the backing off and painting?

If it doesnt work and I dont laser the glass itself can I spray the back to make it work as a mirror once again?

I told her I had the best resources available to man to determine whether or not I can do this job.

She wants up to 2" lettering..........not sure if that in itself would be a problem.

I did a search but didnt get a concrete answer......maybe because I was looking for a answer concerning mirrors... >.<

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2]
 16 Apr 2007
To: BrianC (INKSQUIRTER) [#1] 16 Apr 2007

Brian,

I would make an educated guess, with the help of people who have engraved mirrors.

If it looks promising, inform the customer that it should work, though, because it's an unknown, in terms of that particular manufacturer, ultimately, they'll have to ride at their own risk.

An experiment, at their own risk, makes for a great training ground. :-)

EDITED: 16 Apr 2007 by DGL

From: BrianC (INKSQUIRTER) [#3]
 16 Apr 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#2] 16 Apr 2007

quote:
If it looks promising, inform the customer that it should work, though, because it's an unknown, in terms of that particular manufacturer, ultimately, they'll have to ride at their own risk
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The customer has been informed of the risks.......don't know if she is willing to take the risks but she is, as least, bringing in the mirror and checking out the frame I have already done.

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#4]
 16 Apr 2007
To: JimK (JUSTTHE4OFUS) [#3] Unread

Jim,

You've shown some very impressive samples of engraved mirror.

Even though they may have been sandcarved, do you have any insight, as to the makeup of a mirror that may help Brian?

Thank you,

From: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#5]
 16 Apr 2007
To: BrianC (INKSQUIRTER) [#1] 16 Apr 2007

Brian,

I did a couple of mirrors some time back.

With my 35W laser, we were able to get a DECENT result. The mirrors were probably cheap, as the metallic backing was very uneven. Some spots engraved right to the glass in the first pass, while other spots took several passes.

c

From: deeb (DEBRIPPETOE) [#6]
 16 Apr 2007
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#5] 17 Apr 2007

I have found mirrors to have a very different backing. The quality mirrors I purchas at a local shop work very well. I engrave and then sandblast the backing out. This makes it appear very smooth. I recently engraved a mirror purchased at walmart and while blasting lightly it removed the backing outside of the engraving.

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