I Tested 6 Paint Fill Methods on Laser Engraves — Only One Impressed Me
In this video, I’m testing six different paint fill methods on both wood and acrylic — including sponges, paint pens, permanent markers, spray paint, and even powder coating. Whether you’re making custom ornaments, gifts, or products for holiday markets, these techniques can help you get clean, professional-looking results without the frustration.
See how each method works, the pros and cons of each, and which ones are worth your time (and which aren’t). Perfect for Thunder, Aeon, Glowforge, xTool, and OMTech users who want better finished products.
Methods I’m testing:
1️⃣ Sponge + Paint
2️⃣ Paint Pens
3️⃣ Permanent Marker
4️⃣ Powder Coating
5️⃣ Spray Paint
6️⃣ The Cheat Method
🎄 This video is part of my Christmas in July series. These techniques are perfect for holiday items like ornaments, gift tags, signs, and more.
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
1:04 Material Prep
1:58 Method 1
3:10 Method 2
4:20 Method 3
5:12 Method 4
10:19 Method 5
10:49 Method 6
11:44 Results
19:30 Outro
19:59 Bloopers
MATERIALS* USED IN THIS VIDEO:
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Oil-Based Sharpies – https://amzn.to/4nJtBN5
Paint Pens – https://amzn.to/4lvTlLF
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White Acrylic – https://houstonacrylic.com/collections/24-x-35-acrylic-sheets/products/1-8-white-acrylic?variant=42834375934178
Two-Toned Acrylic – https://www.jpplus.com/rowmark-lasermax-engraving-plastic?sku=LM922562-QTR
Masking – https://www.jpplus.com/paper-masking-for-laser-engraving
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Rubber for Stamp Making – https://amzn.to/4lE6DoT
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🎥 Watch Next:
How to Design a Christmas Ornament from Scratch – https://youtu.be/0e1vmJazSTg
How to Laser Cut a Baby Name Sign (Acrylic and Wood) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5zVF8Umbho
How to Use Your Laser’s Passthrough – https://youtu.be/W19LYMTHD8E
OTHER MAKER POWDER COATING VIDEOS:
Laser Engraving 911 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOuWrblwhRQ&t=877s
Uncharted Customs – https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2fe0EjlemeQ
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