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Masking*

There are 4 options to choose from with the masking

1 Remove all masking that comes on the acrylic and apply a thin layer of liquid dish soap on the acrylic.

Advantages: no weeding masking and it will keep the acrylic clean. After you are done engraving and cutting simply rinse the piece off with water and dry.

Disadvantages: removing the masking before using

2 Remove the masking on the side facing up in the laser bed but keep it on the bottom. Advantages: No laser residue on the back and the front will engrave without any interference. Weeding masking off only one side. Disadvantages: A remote possibility of laser burn marks on the front.

3 Leave all the masking on Advantages: Both sides of the acrylic stay clean Disadvantages: Masking may interfere with your engraving. It will all need to be weeded off in the end.

4. Remove all the masking and replace it with your own masking. Advantages: none, if the masking is laser safe.

Disadvantages: Waste time, masking, and money