ironplanet uk900 Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 Went to my local computer fare Monday, Found these syringes which they use for filling ink cartridges for your printers. These are brilliant for infilling Logo's & 10mm text upwards,saves all the cleaning off afterwards if your carefull, just the right size diameter tube. they come with a long pipe on them but I cut them down, as shown. If anyone want's me to get them some PM me. I was using some from my local chemist, but these are class. £5 for ten, Bargain. Just let the paint naturally find it's own way into your engraving. I engraved this plaque 1mm deep at full speed. They engrave beautifully. Then do the same with your text. No cleaning afterwards, just let it dry for a couple of days. Did a sign similar to this for a customer last week... This ones just for display.. And for those who havn't done it before This post has been promoted to an article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 nice idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hocumgday Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 Quality workmanship Uk900 and a great tip for larger jobs...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenB Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 What is the sign blank made of, & where do you get them from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Hi steve, It is a marble substitute, I get them from CB... It's a great line. There are 3 colours, Black/green/white & about 6 different sizes. Some pic's I'd got to give you an idea Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobblers Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 if memory serves me correctly the actual name is called is called corian and it's manufactured by a firm called dupont. it's original purpose was for the bathroom and kitchen industry as it makes ideal worktops and surfaces. the stuff can be cut with a normal saw or routed to shape too, it's ideal for making your own stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 corian,,, You are absolutly correct there Rick. It is expensive to buy if you go through the kitchen / bathroom companies. More expensive than Granite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenB Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 cheers fellas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Just got some of these Marblite signs to try today.Just finished infilling letters with the syringes but will still need quite a bit of cleaning up when dry. Did you thin the cellulose paint right down with thinners first, or do you think I should engrave a little deeper,I only engraved to 0.3mm Sorry about the wording,it was the first thing that came to mind and I was in a hurry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Michael - you beat me to it. I was gonna post tonight to say that all our Marblite/Corian blanks are now back in stock after I received my last delivery this afternoon. With regards to engraving, I always engrave these at least 0.75mm deep, never less, just using a normal carbide cutter. Filling wise, I never thin my cellulose paint for filling signs. Use it straight outta the tin. Unless someone's left the lid off and its gone too thick Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Iain Cheall Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 I went nuts and did these to 1mm but in future i think .3mm would be better as the paint sags to much. I double painted these to get a good level fill. plus after you have finished cleaning them up, Peek gives them a nice shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Cheers guys. Just a thought, can you mix cellulose to make different shades. The green I used on the rose in the picture above could do with being a touch lighter so it stands out more. Didn't think to use the white blank Kev,how do you fill your engraving wit a syringe,brush or just pour and level with a squeegee thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Personally, I just flood fill all my engraving by using a rectangular peice of card cut from the back of a cerial packet. Remove all excess paint whilst wet, and then let dry for at least one hour. I then use a flat block wrapped in a clean white rag, doused in a 50/50 mix of thinners and methylated spirits to clean the plate. Leave to dry for another half hour to let the softed paint re-harden, then polish with peek. Et Voila! I have used the syringe method on certain jobs - it gives the same effect, but find the above a quicker way when dealing with the amount of filling I have to do on a day to day basis. I'll take my camera to work and get some shots for a tutorial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted July 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 Just got some of these Marblite signs to try today.Just finished infilling letters with the syringes but will still need quite a bit of cleaning up when dry. Did you thin the cellulose paint right down with thinners first, or do you think I should engrave a little deeper,I only engraved to 0.3mm Sorry about the wording,it was the first thing that came to mind and I was in a hurry... Hi Michael, Practice makes perfect with infilling. You need to take time and care if you don't want a load of unnessassary cleaning up. You shouldn't need to do any cleaning up on your text if you take a little more care. The rose you have inserted is a little small, and you would have needed to pour the paint into it and then using a screed, drag the overspill away from the area. Just a Tip: if you need to insert a rose in an area as big as you have here. then a single line rose isn't going to look to good. try to use a rose were you can get plenty of paint in. it looks more impressive. I've put up this picture so you know what I mean. Stick with it Michael, and you'll get a good feel for it and turn out some real good stuff, you've already made an excellent start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 Thanks for showing off my handywork UK900! Me & Dean always engrave at least 1mm deep, into corian signs, usually one pass is needed with a nice sharp cutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 Thanks UK. I was going to engrave the rose with a clearing toolpath but changed my mind at the last minute,but as you say, it's all about learning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shoemonkey Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Great signs! I would love to do those kind of signs in my shop, but my boss won't let me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted July 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Great signs! I would love to do those kind of signs in my shop, but my boss won't let me! Why!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Great signs! I would love to do those kind of signs in my shop, but my boss won't let me! Corian signs are my fave to do, dead quick, easy & big mark up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shoemonkey Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 We sell house signs, but to order only, & we always get asked for while you wait ones. It would be great to be able to do a quick service on them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 I expect you have a display that the customer can choose and get them sent direct to the customers address. that way they dont have to wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted July 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 We sell house signs, but to order only, & we always get asked for while you wait ones. It would be great to be able to do a quick service on them! It still takes a couple of days for the paint to dry....But I suppose thats better than a couple of weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldEngraver Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 What do you all charge for paint filling? I've been asked to do an animals' memorial plaque by the local pet shop. Will be on a piece of brass 4"x2" similar to an office door plaque. Engraved then filled black Not sure if i'm overcharging at £10.50 including up to 15 characters. They said there could be more to follow so would like a price per character too for more than 15 characters. Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted July 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 £18 Regardless of the amount of characters. When they say "there could be more", Well when there is we'll review the price. There is quite a bit of work and time involved, so don't undervalue yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Our plates are RRP'd @ £18.00 including up to 100 characters. Over 100, and its 25p a letter. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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