xTool Selected Laser Engraving Marking Paper, 2 PCS Laser Color Paper for Laser Engraver, 15.4" x 10.6" Black Laser Engraving Paper for Fiber Lasers, Diode & CO2 Lasers to Engrave on Glass, Ceramics

The xTool marking paper has clear step by step directions.At first I would recommend buying cheap Dollar Store glass to test on and get your best settings before engraving something expensive. Some companies, like xTool have online communities to help get you started with the correct settings for your laser. I tested this with the xTool 10w F1 and xTool 10w M1 (both diode lasers).I read other amazon reviews first and found instead of pealing the sheet, I slid it off the edge of the backing paper and lined it up, then pulled away the backing paper as I smoothed down the marking paper, eliminating bubbles and giving a smooth surface. (I also didn't tear the paper with this method)I think this is a beginner friendly product (with a little practice) that can bring your engraving to life on clear glass and ceramics!

The steps taken to use this laser marking paper reminds me of water slide decals. It’s rather easy once you get the hang of it. I have a few tips that might help others.- soak at least 5 minutes- don’t pull the backing off- lay the soaked piece on your project and slide the backing out from behind it- if you wet the surface that your transferring it to, you will have a better chance of it not tearing- Skip wetting the surface and apply a very thin layer of dish soap on the surface that your engraving (before transferring the marking paper to your project).the marking paper and any soot will come off much easier after engraving- wet your finger and use it to smooth out air bubbles.- use a low powered blower, fan, or hair dryer on cool to remove excess water dropsI would recommend this item for diode laser owners

If you haven't used marking paper before, there is definitely a bit of a learning curve to keep it from wrinkling or ripping. With that being said, wrinkling and ripping actually looks really cool on ceramic. It gives it a cool rustic appearance. I noticed with this marking paper, if I add a drop of dawn dish soap to the engraving surface and rub it in, then apply the marking paper it doesn't seem to rip or wrinkle as bad. Overall worked well with my D1pro 20 watt. Would recommend.

I ordered this for use with my xTool D1 Pro diode laser, but you can certainly use it for other lasers as well. With this marking paper, my diode laser can make black (or blackish gray) engravings onto various materials. It's essentially an alternative to marking spray paint, which can be VERY expensive and difficult to remove from finished projects. That said, this stuff is not without issues. It's a little fussy to use, but it gets easier as you get used to the process. It's important to remove all air bubbles under the sheet or you will end up with inconsistent engravings. It is also important to test the product on your substrate whenever possible so you can dial in the settings to give you the best etch, which isn't always feasible. I'd recommend trying it out on some dollar store materials first to get the hang of it and give you a starting point before tackling more expensive projects. Note: this is a different effect than using tempera paint on glass. That gives a frosted etch whereas this gives a color tinted etch.I've used it on glass and ceramic so far and been able to get decent results. Personally, I would like it to leave darker/blacker and more consistent engravings than I've been able to achieve, but maybe that's the tradeoff on not using the traditional marking spray.For a hobbyist like myself in limited use, it's worth a try.

Depending on the type of laser you have, you may have found issues with engraving on glass. This marking paper is designed to allow you to "Engrave" on glass and a few other substances that don't work well with certain types of lasers.You apply a layer of the marking paper to your surface, using the enclosed squeegee to make sure it's firmly applied and there are no bubbles. Then you use your laser engraver on the surface, and it fuses the marking substance to the glass. Then you clean off the rest and you're good to go.

I tried painting with black tempura and have never had the results that I want when it comes to glass. This is what is needed. I don’t know if its what I want to do with my M1 - but this is a tool that I need in my tool box. Quality is there if you order direct from XTool

This is not the easiest way to etch glass, nor would I say the most stylish way to do it either. But, when you run out of options, and you need to laser etch some glass, then this could be your ticket to success. Unfortunately, it's not just slap it on, and stick it in the laser, and let it go to town. For the best results, it's a multi-step process that involves wetting the paper, placing it on the glass, making sure there's no bubbles underneath the paper, and then either drying the paper yourself, or letting it dry. And that's all before you put it in the laser! Then, you hit it with the laser, and wash off all the parts that were not engraved. Now, if you do all this perfectly, then you get some pretty good results. Like I said, in a pinch, it's great, but for actual etching, you might be able to do a little better.

So much cleaner! I used this paper on a test piece of acrylic I had from another project and it does work amazingly well. I have another grandchild on the way and my idea is to create an acrylic plaque with name, date of birth, time and weight and then have the parents either take a snapshot of the baby's feet or do the more traditional inked version of those little feet. That will be the backing of the acrylic sheet and I think it will be a really lovely piece to display. These sheets can be used in so many ways - I'm sure I'll be getting more of them!