Kirsten Nickles - Laser Engraving - Longboard, Jellyfish

The process of engraving was tested and implemented to engrave a vector image that was originally drawn by hand and using the trace on a used fish-tail longboard. The process was to determine laser engraving and rastering techniques in order to make the design compliment the skateboard.

 CAD image file used for the engraving process. Taking about 45minutes to complete all together.

Using a stain to the receding cuts to make the image stand out.

Sanding off the stain and using paint-thinner to lift off some of the enamel.
                                          

Adding a semi-gloss to the board.

The Final product.