Marble
☀ UV Stable
Overview
Natural marble stone. CO2 lasers engrave the surface permanently by heating and micro-fracturing the stone surface. Creates a white or frosted appearance against the darker stone background.
Properties
Difficulty
intermediate
Pros
- Permanent elegant engravings
- Beautiful contrast on dark marble
- Waterproof and durable
- Professional appearance
- Good for awards and plaques
- Heat resistant
Cons
- Cannot cut with standard lasers
- Requires marking compound for light marble
- Reflective surface
- Can crack from thermal shock
- Heavy and fragile
Best For
- Coasters
- memorial plaques
- awards
- wedding items
- cutting boards with marble inlay
Avoid For
- Cutting marble (impossible)
- thin marble tile under 5mm (cracks from heat)
- any structural application
Laser Compatibility
Marble engraves to white/frosted against polished surface. CO2: engrave 300mm/s 40-60W. Diode 20W: 150mm/s 100% multiple passes. Cannot cut. Wash with water after to reveal final contrast. Beautiful results for awards and décor.
Brands
Black absolute granite also works wellCarrara marble tiles (Home Depot/Lowes 4x4in tile)