Laser Engraving Mirror: the Ultimate Guide 

Simple mirrors can be turned into eye-catching pieces through laser engraving. It is possible to make any design, from simple text to realistic photographs. You can use them for decorating or gifting.

Let’s see what types of laser machines you can use and the step-by-step guide for laser engraving mirrors.

Can You Laser Engrave on the Front of a Mirror?  

When laser engraving on a mirror, it is usually done on the back side of it. Laser engraving creates the design by removing the coating on the back, making the engraved area transparent. The engraved area can be further lightened or painted for a more attractive effect. 

You can use a CO2 or diode laser for engraving the back of a mirror.

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How to Laser Engrave a Mirror?  

Here are the general steps to engrave on the back of a mirror:

Step 1: Prepare the Mirror

Clean the mirror and remove any dirt, greese and rubber feet from the back.

Step 2: Import the Design

Get the design file

Prepare the design that you want to engrave on the mirror. You can either get free or premium designs from websites or create your own if you know how to use design software like Adobe Illustrator.

Turn on the laser machine and connect it to your computer. Open the laser engraver software and import the graphics file. Since we are engraving at the back of the mirror, make sure to horizontally reflect the image. Otherwise, you will have an inverted image.

Step 3: Place the Mirror on the Laser Bed and Position the Design

Place the mirror facing down in the working area. Adjust the position of the design, and size it if required.

Step 4: Adjust the Engraving Settings

Set the power and speed for engraving. There is no hard and fast rule for selecting these settings. You can run a power-speed test to get the optimal values. 

Step 5: Start Engraving

After everything is setup, start the engraving process.

Step 6: Clean the Finished Mirror

After engraving, you need to clean the mirror again to remove the debris. You can use soap and water.

Your laser engraved mirror is ready. Now, you can make it more attractive by adding lights at the back or securing the mirror in a frame.

Conclusion

Mirror engraving is one of the latest trends because it makes a simple mirror alluring and eye-catching. We have shared the step-by-step procedure, explained how laser engraving mirror work, and which machines can engrave a mirror. It is a complete guide that will help you make astonishing mirror pieces with minimal effort.