22nd May 2019

Northern Lights

Here’s an 8 1/2 x 11″ Northern Lights light box. How is it done? It’s a CD being rotated in front of a servo. I used an old Arduino Uno,...

22nd Mar 2019

Live Edge Coasters

This is local cedar from Ottawa.

12th Nov 2018

Custom Cutting Boards

Some laser engraved cutting boards I made. I can also cut into any shape. Related Published Jul 19, 2016 @ 17:08

21st Apr 2018

Did you make a Mothers Day and Fathers Day card yet?

I’ve made lots of fairly lame attempts at making cards and I finally found a way I’m happy with. I really like printmaking and card making is such a great...

15th Mar 2018

Cherries Print

Here’s a five plate printmaking project. It’s not a traditional reduction, I’ve made five actual plates. The plate design was made to have no overlap between the inks on any of the...

14th Mar 2018

Power-lines Print

This printmaking project uses a square piece of linoleum. You use the square to mark a piece of paper then cut it into a stencil. You use use the stencil...

14th Mar 2018

Crow Print

Here’s more printmaking in the pipe. It’s 4×4″ and is a lino mounted on a piece of birch plywood. The idea is you use the birch square to make a...

13th Mar 2018

Building and Sky Printmaking

This uses the same method I devised from the Crow. The block is used to mark paper so you can make the sky and the reflection. You then use the...

10th Mar 2018

Hack Ur Business Cards

  I use these techniques to take obsolete cards (or cards I’ve received but already recorded them) and covert them into upcycle cards! Lino Printmaking For cards that are blank...

29th Aug 2017

Solid State Laser

I finally got one of those solid state CNC lasers. They’re very affordable and very useful! Here’s the unboxing:

20th Jul 2017

Custom Wood Signs

I was asked to make this cool cat sign using wood and a laser for engraving. Seems nice I think I’ll make more. Related: Cutting Boards

04th Apr 2017

Laser Cut Business Cards

I make business cards from leftover and cutoff material. These ones are made from record covers from the record clock project. They’re the most popular of all my cards followed by...

06th Mar 2016

Wooden Business Cards

One of the perks of a laser or other CNC cutter is cool business cards! I’ve been using wood for my business cards. Exotic hardwood has been cool but oddly...

17th Jan 2015

Dancing Laser Flower

I’ve got this laser show toy that gives an interesting projection by shining a laser on two wobbly mirrors which are attached to motors. I wanted to make my own using...

04th Oct 2014

Wooden Invitations

Check out these wooden party invitations that were commissioned. They had their concept and design all ready. It’s simple and cute and comes together on this material very well. I love...

03rd Oct 2014

Parol Lantern Kits 2014

It’s time to make Parol Lanterns for Christmas! For “made-to-order” kits please email (darcy@inventorArtist.com) with how many and your address. You’ll receive a link to pay! They’re $10/kit. Order. The kits are...

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