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Etch your Powerbook/Laptop

StoreTags: laptop, mac, art, design

Author: samarah on August 16 2006

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--> Stumbled onto something pretty cool. Know anyone with an engraver? Now hook a girl up ;) Hey, this could be a great side biz...heh heh.

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edited: Aug 16 2006 + lunatinker

the low-end smaller laser systems are aroun$10,000.
the cheaper alternative is the use of etching chemicals to get an almost perfect result.
i really like the cherry tree leave etch there. i would love to do that - fun stuff

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08/16/06 + PYVND

Very cool. I liked the Cherry tree alot also. This is only possible with laptops with metal casing?

08/16/06 + Geddupnoise

I like the waves, very Zen.

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08/17/06 + cbit

smart! would look even better without the apple logo

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08/17/06 + damon

might want to take a look at the local colleges or something. my school has a laser cutter/engraver

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