The Ultimate Drinkware Engraving Masterclass (CO₂ Laser + Rotary)

🥂Welcome to the definitive Drinkware Engraving Masterclass — a full-length, deep-dive training session covering everything you need to know about engraving tumblers, cups, mugs, and even glass using a CO₂ laser and rotary attachment. This class was originally created as a master training session for Epilog, and in the video I’m using an Epilog CO₂ system and the Epilog Rotary Attachment. But 90% of what I teach here applies to any CO₂ laser and any rotary system. ❗ FEEL FREE TO JUMP TO THE PART YOUR NEED TO KNOW USING THE TIME STAMPS ❗ ✅ Check out my links to blanks and equipment below the timeline! 👇 🚨TIME STAMPS:🚨 01:35 : INTRO 02:38 : The Rim-style Rotary (Its parts and what they do) ...... 06:23 : Loading different styles of cups - Handles - INTRO (Common Scenario) 07:10 : Loading Cups: Handles / Stanley Tumblers - Keeping The Handle from hitting the wheels (Problem + Solution) 09:15 : Loading Cups: Tumblers with Threaded caps (Solution) 11:25 : Loading Cups: Handles / Small Mugs 12:10 : Quick Tip About the Supporter Wheels 12:28 : Loading Cups: Handles / Beer Mugs 13:23 : Loading Cups: Sports Bottles 17:17 : Loading Cups: Skinny Tumblers 17:56 : Loading Cups: Classic 20oz Tumbler 19:19 : Loading Cups: Wine Glass with Stem 20:31 : Loading Cups: Stemless Wine Glass 21:45 : Loading Cups: 40/30oz Tumbler 23:55 : Taking Care Of Your Rotary ...... 24:56 : Digital Tutorials - INTRO 25:26 : Making Proofs for Customers 30:02 : Preparing Artwork (Inverting Graphics for Dark Tumblers to avoid looking like negatives) 34:18 : Fixing Round Logos (Egg Logo/Parallax Effect) 37:32 : Putting Names on Tumblers (Keeping sizes uniform for batch orders) ...... 43:04 : Loading The Rotary 43:53 : The Center-Center Method (Telling your laser where to engrave, the easy way) 48:05 : Air Assist Tips 49:15 : Setting Up The File in the Job Manager 51:42 : Powder Coated Tumblers Settings 53:35 : The Framing Feature (Epilog Users) 54:23 : Engraving: 40/30oz Tumbler (logo) + Air Assist Demonstration 55:35 : Cleaning: Tumbler Engraving (Demo) ...... 56:58 : Engraving: Glass Beer Mug (+ Handle Tip) 59:08 : Glass Engraving File Set Up 59:50 : Glass Settings 1:00:22 : Cleaning: Glass Tip ...... 1:01:16 : Glass Engraving Tips - INTRO 1:01:40 : Tip #1 1:01:57 : Tip #2 1:02:26 : Glass Science 1:02:41 : Glass Setting 1:03:01 : Tip #3 1:03:26 : Tip #3A 1:03:42 : Tip #3B 1:03:57 : Tip #4 ...... 1:04:27 : Aligning to Brand Logos (Cups with existing Logos i.e. RTIC, Yeti, etc.) 1:07:09 : Engraving: Montage ...... 1:07:26 : Efficiency & Ergonomics 1:11:31 : Post-Cleanup 1:14:54 : Post- Glass Cleanup 1:15:47 : Cleaning: Full Wrap Tumbler ...... 1:16:59 : Aligning Double-Sided Engravings (Bonus Tips) 1:20:58 : Stainless Steel Engravings (Laser Marking Spray) 1:21:49 : OUTTRO If you engrave drinkware, run a laser business, or want to take your skills to a professional level, this video is designed to be an evergreen, go-to resource you can revisit anytime. Whether you're brand new to laser engraving or already running a shop full time, this deep dive will help you produce cleaner, sharper, more consistent results — and engrave drinkware with confidence. 🔗 RELEVANT LINKS IN THE VIDEO: 🥃 MakerFlo Tumblers and Blanks! https://makerflo.com/collections/laserengraving911 💥 Epilog Lasers (Pro level Ultra Fast Engraving Machines) https://www.epiloglaser.com/le911 🌈 Acrylic Sheet Stock (The finest) https://houstonacrylic.com/laserengraving911 ⭐ JPP Plus! https://bit.ly/4oD0mLh USE CODE: ID5-4NB for 15% off ✅ PiBurn Rotary: https://www.lensdigital.com a fantastic rotary for both co2 and galvo USE CODE: LE911PIBURN for 5% off