![]() ![]() Note: These steps will teach you how to make either type of image above (positive and negative space normal and reversed). The thickness is about 1/8", but be sure to measure it every time you input the thickness into your settings. If you use extruded acrylic, your results will not be the same. Acrylic can be made by casting, or extrusion. Black on your image = creates a raster, which looks like shading.Blue on your image = cuts a thin, clear line that does not go all the way through the material.Red on your image = cut all the way through.Before starting, please note that in the Universal Laser Systems software: ![]() Please also note where your fire extinguishers are in case of a fire, and never walk away from the laser cutter while it is cutting. You should have some familiarity with the laser cutter before starting this project, such as how to turn it on, what type of ventilation you are using and how to operate that, how to place material on the laser cutting bed, etc. This method utilizes Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, and a Universal Laser Systems laser cutter. In this Instructable, I'll show you how to transform a photograph of someone's face into snazzy laser cut portrait on clear acrylic plastic.
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