The "Magic Mix" for Photo-Realistic Glass Engraving! (No Expensive Spray!) | xTool S1

Glass engraving is usually a nightmare. It chips, the laser goes right through it, and photos look like ghosts. Not anymore.

In this video, I share my "Mastered" workflow for getting crystal-clear, photo-realistic engravings on glass using the xTool S1 40W. The secret isn't expensive sprays—it's a cheap "Magic Mix" and a specific application method that changes everything.

👇 MY "MAGIC GLASS MIX" RECIPE 👇 Don't waste money on expensive marking sprays. Use this:

Tempera Paint (Black)

Water (to thin it out)

Dish Soap (1 Drop to break surface tension)

The Secret: Apply with an Airbrush for an ultra-smooth, thin coat. Use a heat gun to dry between coats (2 coats total).

⚡ MY EXACT SETTINGS (xTool S1 40W):

Material: Clear Glass (Whiskey Decanter)

Power: 30%

Speed: 100 mm/s

LPC (Lines Per CM): 160

Mode: Bi-Directional

Software Trick: Use "Auto-Adjust" in xTool Studio (It handles the invert and grayscale perfectly!)

🛠️ TOOLS USED:

Jig: The "Frankenstein Jig" (Just use the foam the bottle came in!)

Airbrush Kit: https://amzn.to/4ru8rEL

xTool S1: https://amzn.to/4ivpPoC

TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The Final Result (Photo Realistic!) 0:44 - The "Magic Mix" Recipe (Cheap & Easy) 1:10 - Why I Use an Airbrush (The Game Changer) 1:50 - The Heat Gun Technique (2 Coats) 2:20 - Editing the Bad Customer Photo (The Magic Hand Wave) 2:50 - The "Auto-Adjust" Secret in xTool Studio 3:20 - Exact xTool S1 Laser Settings for Glass 3:50 - The "Frankenstein Jig" Setup 4:20 - The Reveal & Cleanup 4:50 - Don't forget to Subscribe!

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