Braden Todd

Braden Todd is a second-generation glass artist, and the owner and creative force behind Glassmith2, located in Boulder, Colorado.

Braden ToddJuly 16, 2019

What common issues do sandcarvers face?

Common issues are not blasting deep enough, blasting too deep, blasting unevenly, digging ‘ruts’ when deep carving, loosing masking, carving…
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Braden ToddJune 18, 2019

Applications That Pair Well with Sandcarving

Sandcarving doesn’t need to just be on glass. We have found that sandcarving wood gives a beautiful distressed look that…
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Braden ToddMay 3, 2019

What settings on my fiber laser are best to engrave a stainless-steel tumbler?

There is definitely a balance to power and speed; if you run too slow or with too much power, you…
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Braden ToddApril 25, 2019

Is there a cheaper option when investing in a fiber laser?

One option for financing is leasing your equipment. Leasing doesn’t mean that you have to return the equipment at the…
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Features

Braden ToddApril 17, 2019

Try This: Laser Engrave a Tumbler with Logo

Tumblers are a popular item right now, with many businesses using them as promotional products with their logo laser engraved…
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Braden ToddApril 9, 2019

What are some atypical substrates you can sandcarve?

For sandcarving, we range from glass to stone and everything in between. Some other items that have worked well for…
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Braden ToddApril 2, 2019

How can I make a business out of my sandcarving system?

I started my business off of sandcarving, and from experience I can say that it takes a lot of practice…
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Braden ToddMarch 11, 2019

What is annealing and what does it have to do with my fiber laser?

Annealing is the heating of metal (stainless steel, titanium, and chrome) to create an oxide layer. Depending on the thickness…
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Braden ToddMatt DixonFebruary 1, 2019

What general artwork considerations should I keep in mind for sandcarving projects?

I always like to use clean artwork – black and white and in vector format. If the artwork is not…
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Braden ToddMatt DixonJanuary 8, 2019

What is the single most important thing to remember when sandcarving?

Angles! When sandcarving, you’re carving into an item, and if you are not at the correct angle, your final piece…
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Education

Braden ToddFebruary 7, 2018

Try This: Printed Stone Awards

Natural stone can be decorated by laser engraving or sandcarving and color-filling, or used as decoration on an award itself.…
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