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Best Compact Laser Engraver of 2025 - My Honest Experience

I’ve tested a lot of lasers, but this is the first one I’ve run right here in my office. The Sculpfun iCube Ultra promises power, safety, and portability and I wanted to see if it could really deliver.

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DIY Coatings for Glass Engraving: Which One Actually Works?

Want to engrave glass using your diode laser without spending big on pro marking sprays?

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My First Airbrush Test: Can Tempera Paint Compete with Pro Glass Engraving Sprays

I wanted to find out if an airbrush could turn humble tempera paint into a serious contender for glass engraving. Using my xTool S1 40W, I tested this idea head to head against professional marking sprays and the results genuinely surprised me.

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DIY Tempera vs Professional Marking Spray

Tempera is that same water-based paint kids use in art class. It is cheap, easy to find, and gives a nice frosted effect when engraved. I have been using it for a while, but I wanted to know how it really stacks up against a professional product that is made specifically for marking glass.

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xTool’s Marking Spray: My First Pro Level Coating for Glass Engraving

I finally tested my first professional laser marking spray: the xTool Glass & Metal Marking Spray. At over 40 dollars for an 8oz can, the question is simple: is it really worth it… or should you stick with cheap DIY options like tempera paint?