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Laser Etching Baby Handprint CraftsAs Technology Advances, So Do Crafting Methods. At the Top Of The List is The Process Of Laser Etching Baby Handprint Crafts
As it is at the top of the list for crafting with technology it is among the most expensive craft items to make and undoubtedly the most rewarding. This is an example of the type of crafting that can be done with a laser. Although not a handprint you can get the general idea.
The process of laser etching baby handprint crafts is the result of rapid advancements in computer related technologies. These include Semi conductor lasers, high-speed data processing, Digital Photography and miniaturization. Combine these things with your imagination to make some awesome craft gifts. There are two ways of laser etching baby handprint crafts, 1st 2 dimensional laser etching and 2nd 3 dimensional laser etching. Although the results are vastly different, the basic process is the same. But before I show you some examples I think a brief over-view of the basics is required so you can truly appreciate the sheer beauty and complexity of this craft. Laser BasicsIn a nutshell a laser is a device that causes light particles called photons to line up and all travel in the one direction. Normally light particles travel in a random fashion. This single stream of light can melt metal and glass, and burn through flesh. Warning Lasers are Extremely Dangerous if not used properly.Now for those of you that would like a more detailed description of how lasers work, I found these sites useful for my research. http://www..com Modern lasers are mostly based on semi-conductor technology similar to LED’s (light emitting diodes). The big advantage with this type of laser is the amount of control you have over the beam. Lasers work by burning away the material leaving a small pit mark in metal and in the case of glass causes minute fractures that leave a frosted effect giving you your impression. Laser etching baby handprint crafts is the most modern of high tech methods for crafting. Lasers, Computers and Digital Cameras.Are the three high tech devices you will require for laser etching baby handprint crafts. Now because of the expensive nature of this craft it is more suited to larger community craft workshops, schools and the like. There is also the opportunity of being the first to setup a small local business catering to all those parents with baby’s / toddlers in your area. The first step in
the process is to take a digital picture of your baby’s handprint
and upload it to your computer, don’t worry if you don’t
have a digital camera an ordinary print camera will do, you will just
need to scan the picture into your computer. On the computer is the software to run the laser. This software analyses the picture and breaks it down into millions of single points or dots if you like, it then tells the laser the angle, pitch and density of each burn mark. When complete all these dots of varying depth and density combine to make the picture much like modern printing methods. Now the only difference between 2D and 3D laser etching baby handprint crafts is that with 3D you require multiple cameras. These separate images are fed to the laser software, where a three dimensional model is built, from this model all the tiny dots are mapped out and then fed to the laser where it burns the picture one dot at a time. As with all crafts the possibilities are only limited by your Imagination.
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