I Tested 6 Paint Fill Methods on Laser Engraves — Only One Impressed Me

In this video, I’m testing six different paint fill methods on both wood and acrylic — including sponges, paint pens, permanent markers, spray paint, and even powder coating. Whether you’re making custom ornaments, gifts, or products for holiday markets, these techniques can help you get clean, professional-looking results without the frustration. See how each method works, the pros and cons of each, and which ones are worth your time (and which aren’t). Perfect for Thunder, Aeon, Glowforge, xTool, and OMTech users who want better finished products. Methods I’m testing: 1️⃣ Sponge + Paint 2️⃣ Paint Pens 3️⃣ Permanent Marker 4️⃣ Powder Coating 5️⃣ Spray Paint 6️⃣ The Cheat Method 🎄 This video is part of my Christmas in July series. These techniques are perfect for holiday items like ornaments, gift tags, signs, and more. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more tips, guides, and tutorials ➡️ https://shorturl.at/1zK6d ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:04 Material Prep 1:58 Method 1 3:10 Method 2 4:20 Method 3 5:12 Method 4 10:19 Method 5 10:49 Method 6 11:44 Results 19:30 Outro 19:59 Bloopers MATERIALS* USED IN THIS VIDEO: SOS Sponges - https://amzn.to/3UaU092 Oil-Based Sharpies - https://amzn.to/4nJtBN5 Paint Pens - https://amzn.to/4lvTlLF Plastic Razor Blade Scraper - https://amzn.to/44hZyoo Baby Wipes - https://amzn.to/4nRFS2k Double Headed Toothbrushes - https://amzn.to/44Q1ROx Dental Pick - https://amzn.to/4lsxcO4 Squeegee - https://amzn.to/44tfGDt Lacquer - https://amzn.to/44sDsPY Powder Coating - https://powderbuythepound.com/ Food Safe Powder Coating - https://powderbuythepound.com/collect... White Acrylic - https://houstonacrylic.com/collection... Two-Toned Acrylic - https://www.jpplus.com/rowmark-laserm... Masking - https://www.jpplus.com/paper-masking-... OTHER HELPFUL LASER TOOLS: Fire Extinguisher - https://amzn.to/44CGwaS Plastic Razor Blade Scraper - https://amzn.to/44hZyoo Medium CA Glue - https://amzn.to/4llYTIC CA Glue Activator - https://amzn.to/45SvRLJ Ornament Strings - https://amzn.to/3TnUqZp 14mm Wooden Beads - https://amzn.to/3GuoPT4 20 mm Wooden Beads - https://amzn.to/44gkaxa Self-Sealing Cellophane Bags (for ornaments) - https://amzn.to/4nBrta8 Bookmark Tassels - https://amzn.to/4lgXrao Rubber for Stamp Making - https://amzn.to/4lE6DoT Stamp Ink Pad - https://amzn.to/3Igu1uf 4x8 Bubble Mailer - https://amzn.to/45Xleap 6x10 Bubble Mailer - https://amzn.to/4lJy3tz 8.5x12 Bubble Mailer - https://amzn.to/4eCrmqL 6x4x2 Shipping Box - https://amzn.to/4lEW7xA Shipping & Handling Stickers - https://amzn.to/44ibOFd Fragile Shipping & Handling Stickers - https://amzn.to/3I9hYz1 Rollo Thermal Shipping Labels - https://amzn.to/44AqLkQ Blue Desiccant Beads - https://amzn.to/3GcR2hf External Air Hose Pipe Kit - https://amzn.to/3GcR2hf Push to Connect Tube Fitting - https://amzn.to/4kvkGfE Desiccant Dryer - https://amzn.to/40GpgjT *Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I may make a small commission on purchases you make through my links - at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 🎥 Watch Next: How to Design a Christmas Ornament from Scratch -    • Perfect Christmas Ornaments Every Time (Il...   How to Laser Cut a Baby Name Sign (Acrylic and Wood) -    • How to Laser Cut a Baby Name Sign (Acrylic...   How to Use Your Laser's Passthrough -    • Passthrough Feature: The Game-Changer Most...   OTHER MAKER POWDER COATING VIDEOS: Laser Engraving 911 -    • Powder Coating With Lasers..Kinda | A New ...   Uncharted Customs -    • Experiment Time! I wanted to find out if I...   ⚡ LET'S GET SOCIAL INSTAGRAM ➡️   / zigswoodshed   FACEBOOK ➡️   / zigswoodshed   WEBSITE ➡️ https://zigswoodshed.com/ 👇 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more laser tips, project ideas, and small business insights. #LaserEngraving #PaintFill #Lightburn #MakerTips #ThunderlaserUSA #Glowforge #xTool #Aeon #LaserCutting #CraftShowPrep #ChristmasInJuly