*UPDATED to fix a calculation for the taper angle in Photopea*
This is my method for laser engraving a round logo on a cylindrical or tapered glass, mug, tumbler, etc. I go over what to look out for and the free software I used to alter the image to better fit on a tapered glass.
Taper Calculator:
https://omnicalculator/construction/taper
Photopea:
https://photopea/
Arc Length Calculator:
https://omnicalculator/math/arc-length
XTool RA2 review:
https://youtube/watch?v=KdNPcCMFhIY
Affiliate links:
xTool D1
https://store.xtool/?ref=KD05RjSYm27bc
xTool RA2 Pro
https://xtool/products/xtool-ra2-pro-the-worlds-first-4-in-1-rotary-for-laser-engraver?ref=KD05RjSYm27bc&utm_source=influencer
Find the grid file and feet here: (RA2Pro_Grid.lqx)
https://thingiverse/thing:5098673/files
Buy the 3D printed feet here:
https://etsy/listing/1101241782
00:00 Intro
00:29 Cylindrical Objects
02:59 Finding the taper angle
08:07 Photopea Software
12:28 Adjusting Laserbox basic settings
19:12 Prepping glass for engraving
20:38 Engraving and final result
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