{"id":2514,"date":"2025-10-15T14:26:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T18:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/?p=2514"},"modified":"2026-02-11T18:39:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T23:39:22","slug":"can-you-use-a-laser-cutter-to-create-silk-screen-templates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/projects\/can-you-use-a-laser-cutter-to-create-silk-screen-templates\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Use a Laser Cutter to Create Silk Screen Templates?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ever wanted to reuse your old silkscreen without first having to clean off the old paint or emulsion? This innovative process explores reusing a stainless-steel screen by applying new acrylic paint to the screen to create a solid resist, and then, after the paint dries, removing sections of the resist with a laser engraver. This method has the potential to be a more efficient way of creating intricate and customizable screen printing designs, with substantially less prep work.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Inspired by <a href=\"https:\/\/makerspace.cc\/Screenprinting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carleton College\u2019s Makerpedia<\/a>, this method turns traditional screen printing on its head.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2449\" style=\"width: 594px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/09\/IMG_5494-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2449\" class=\"wp-image-2449 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/09\/IMG_5494-scaled-e1770853049565-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"The result of using a laser cutter to burn acrylic paint off of a painted steel mesh screen. Instant &quot;silk screen&quot;. Or is it?\" width=\"584\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/09\/IMG_5494-scaled-e1770853049565-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/09\/IMG_5494-scaled-e1770853049565-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/09\/IMG_5494-scaled-e1770853049565-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/09\/IMG_5494-scaled-e1770853049565-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/09\/IMG_5494-scaled-e1770853049565-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/09\/IMG_5494-scaled-e1770853049565-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The result of using a laser cutter to burn acrylic paint off of a painted steel mesh screen. Instant &#8220;silk screen&#8221;. Or is it?<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Here\u2019s Why this Rocks<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reuse it like a pro: Say goodbye to one-and-done screens.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Freedom to create: Change designs as easily as switching out the acrylic paint resist.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Laser precision: Get ultra-detailed results with modern tech.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Perfect for small batches: Quick, easy, and ideal for mini-projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Make It? (The Fun Part)<\/h2>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I consulted with David Keiser-Clark, Makerspace Program Manager, and Jason Mativi, Senior Science Center Shop Engineer.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Make The Frame<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To make the project successful, I had to make a frame for the steel mesh. I learned how to use a metal chop saw in the Science Shop to cut the aluminum extrusions to the desired lengths. Before cutting the aluminum, I made sure to wear safety goggles and to clamp the stock down. I then carefully measured and cut a total of four pieces of aluminum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I used the corner bracket cube to serve as a connector between the aluminum frame pieces, and screwed each side tight to prevent any wobble.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Attach the Screen<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I then modified and customized Carleton College\u2019s 3D screen lock. I added more thickness in the base of the screen lock and included holes on each end for the screws to pass through. Each hole has a diameter of 0.27 in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I cut enough screen mesh to wrap over both ends of the frame. I then had to make two holes on each side of the screen and attached it as tight as possible to the extruded part of the frame. I added the screen lock, pressed, and secured it in place with a screw.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Painting the Screen<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I painted the mesh of the screen with a solid coat of acrylic paint. I found that painting one side of the screen is sufficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Printing Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2515\" style=\"width: 285px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/pic-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2515\" class=\"wp-image-2515\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/pic-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"Stephen Sabio '28 examining the first attempt to use the laser engraver to do a reusable skill stencil.\" width=\"275\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/pic-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/pic-850x1024.jpg 850w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/pic-768x925.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/pic-1275x1536.jpg 1275w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/pic-1701x2048.jpg 1701w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2515\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stephen Sabio &#8217;28 examining the first attempt to use the laser engraver to do a reusable skill stencil.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I placed the screen on top of white drawing paper, with the screen facing the paper. Then, I made sure that it was secured so that it would not move as I applied fresh paint. I used around 10 ml of paint and painted it over the screen nice and slow to make sure that it didn\u2019t bleed. I used the silicone squeegee to apply the paint evenly on the screen. Lastly, I slowly separated the screen from the paper. It was a little sticky, so I had to be careful not to smudge the paint. Sticky? Yes. Smudgy? No.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I may not have successfully created the perfect silkscreen. I think what I learned here is patience. Everyday I learn something new. It is not always about the goal. I was initially so focused about creating the perfect mesh screen, but I think the best part here was the <span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif;font-size: 15px;background-color: #ffffff\">process of figuring out how to make this work the way I wanted it to work. I learned that the beauty of creating something isn\u2019t the result. It is every step you take, every turn of the screw, every laser that passes through, every stroke of the paint. It is those little pieces of an art that makes it a whole.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>How Many Times Did I Fail? (A Love Letter to Iteration)<\/p>\n<h2><i>Spoiler alert<\/i><\/h2>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It wasn\u2019t perfect the first time.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Or the second.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Or&#8230; well, you\u2019ll see.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unfortunately, we broke the auto-focus plunger (which we don&#8217;t use) on the laser engraver, because we set the height for the recessed screen and failed to account for the taller aluminum frame. Collision! (Sorry Mativi!!!) On the positive side, when the new part arrived, we learned how to repair the laser engraver.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Iteration #1:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The first attempt of using the laser engraver to burn a precise design in the mesh screen, I set the power to 26% and the speed to 100%. I repeated this process three times to try and burn through the acrylic paint on the mesh. It didn\u2019t work. The screen was still covered with acrylic paint on the other side of the screen. Epic fail. Paint didn\u2019t budge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here\u2019s what I learned: there\u2019s no need to paint both sides of the mesh screen, as that only makes it more difficult to burn the paint off with the laser engraver.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2517\" style=\"width: 285px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.22_1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2517\" class=\"wp-image-2517\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.22_1-248x300.jpg\" alt=\"The laser engraver\u2019s first run, etching precision into motion. #Laser engraver in action!\" width=\"275\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.22_1-248x300.jpg 248w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.22_1-846x1024.jpg 846w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.22_1-768x929.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.22_1-1269x1536.jpg 1269w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.22_1-1693x2048.jpg 1693w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2517\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The laser engraver\u2019s first run, etching precision into motion. #Laser engraver in action!<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2518\" style=\"width: 285px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.30_1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2518\" class=\"wp-image-2518\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.30_1-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"Round two of testing: despite multiple burns, the acrylic paint refused to give in.\" width=\"275\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.30_1-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.30_1-1024x693.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.30_1-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.30_1-1536x1040.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.30_1-2048x1386.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.30_1-443x300.jpg 443w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2518\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Round two of testing: despite multiple burns, the acrylic paint refused to give in.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Iteration #2: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I next set the power to 100% and the speed to 100%. I again repeated this burn three times. It didn\u2019t work. The screen was still covered with acrylic paint on the other side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif;font-size: 15px;background-color: #ffffff\">Bright side? The laser survived!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Iteration #3: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Third time\u2019s a charm, they say. I set power to 100% and the speed to 100%. It was basically the same as the second iteration, but this time instead of passing the laser engraver thrice, I passed it five times. The screen was still covered with acrylic paint on the other side but this time the acrylic was brittle and I was able to remove it using a razor blade and a steel brush. I gently took off all the brittle dried acrylic from the screen. The design survived. It worked!<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Oops! A new problem: applying fresh paint to the mesh screen results in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">paint bleeding out around the design borders. The print quality is terrible. There is still something missing. What\u2019s next? I don\u2019t know! Guess we will keep trying.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2519\" style=\"width: 285px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.30_1-2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2519\" class=\"wp-image-2519\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.30_1-2-244x300.jpg\" alt=\"A test for new solutions: Jason Mativi and Stephen Sabio experimenting with alternative methods after multiple laser engraving challenges.\" width=\"275\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.30_1-2-244x300.jpg 244w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.30_1-2-832x1024.jpg 832w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.30_1-2-768x945.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.30_1-2-1248x1536.jpg 1248w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-17.30_1-2-1664x2048.jpg 1664w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2519\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A test for new solutions: Jason Mativi and Stephen Sabio experimenting with alternative methods after multiple laser engraving challenges.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Iteration #4<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A recurring problem that I have identified is that the acrylic paint is challenging to burn away using the laser engraver. It\u2019s time to try an alternative method. Mativi recommended that we try using the water jet to burn away the acrylic paint. So, I went to the Science Shop. And voil\u00e0, the water jet cut through both the acrylic paint and the mesh screen. The 30,000 psi water pressure and garnet dust was too strong for the screen material. We initially thought that might occur, but hey, at least we tried!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Iteration #5:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Back to the laser engraver. We tried experimenting around the speed and power of the laser engraver. There was no optimal speed and power to completely get rid of the acrylic. However, 100% power and 30% speed almost achieved our desired result. I still had to scrape a little bit of the acrylic off the screen. It was still worth the try!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finally, it did work on iteration 5! Now, the big question: How many times did I fail? To be honest, I don\u2019t know. I lost track along the way. The important thing is, I, we did it<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2520\" style=\"width: 285px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-18.00_1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2520\" class=\"wp-image-2520\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-18.00_1-245x300.jpg\" alt=\"When the backup fails ( water jet), it is time to go back to the original plan of the laser engraver and try again\" width=\"275\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-18.00_1-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-18.00_1-836x1024.jpg 836w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-18.00_1-768x941.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-18.00_1-1253x1536.jpg 1253w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-18.00_1-1671x2048.jpg 1671w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">When the backup fails ( water jet), it is time to go back to the original plan of the laser engraver and try again<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2521\" style=\"width: 285px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-18.10_1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2521\" class=\"wp-image-2521\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-18.10_1-277x300.jpg\" alt=\"After multiple attempts, there was success! Next came printing - an extremely careful process of separating the screen paper with little to no smudges. \" width=\"275\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-18.10_1-277x300.jpg 277w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-18.10_1-947x1024.jpg 947w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-18.10_1-768x830.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-18.10_1-1421x1536.jpg 1421w, https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/files\/2025\/10\/CamScanner-10-29-25-18.10_1-1894x2048.jpg 1894w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">After multiple attempts, there was success! Next came printing &#8211; an extremely careful process of separating the screen paper with little to no smudges.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Result? Fabulous<\/h2>\n<p>But more than just a crisp print, what I really took away from this process was growth. Every failed iteration, every broken tool, every \u201coops\u201d moment pushed me to adapt, experiment, and stay curious. I didn\u2019t just build a reusable mesh silkscreen\u2014I built patience, problem-solving skills, and a deeper appreciation for the messy magic of making.<\/p>\n<p>The learning process gave me hands-on experience with precision measurement, power tools, and mechanical assembly. I learned how to safely operate cutting equipment, interpret dimensions with accuracy, and ensure structural stability by aligning components tightly. It also sharpened my understanding of engineering tolerances; one loose screw, and the whole frame can wobble!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Beyond just assembly, this part of the process also introduced me to the practical side of design thinking, understanding how each material interacts under tension, and how even minor tweaks to the build can affect the outcome of the print. Turns out, there\u2019s a bit of an art to building things that don\u2019t fall apart under pressure. Literally.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Materials List<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Stainless Steel Mesh<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aluminum Extrusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Silicone Squeegee<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Acrylic Paint<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Screen Printing Ink<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Corner Bracket Cube (20x20x20mm)<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Dimensions; <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">8.625 in x 8.625 in<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever wanted to reuse your old silkscreen without first having to clean off the old paint or emulsion? This innovative process explores reusing a stainless-steel screen by applying new acrylic paint to the screen to create a solid resist, and &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/projects\/can-you-use-a-laser-cutter-to-create-silk-screen-templates\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3107,"featured_media":2515,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[83,45,69],"class_list":["post-2514","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-projects","tag-art","tag-laser-engraving","tag-makerspace"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2514","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3107"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2514"}],"version-history":[{"count":39,"href":"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2514\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2928,"href":"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2514\/revisions\/2928"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2515"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2514"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2514"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/makerspace\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2514"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}