Controlled Lichtenberg Figures - Made on a Glowforge - Glowforge

I like Fire and Light and Science, which I guess is why I bought a Glowforge to begin with. It’s also why I built a Lichtenberg figure generator. The basic premise is you use a high voltage to create lightning shaped burns into a piece of wood. The first iteration, I made with a 2000V Neon sign transformer. It worked okay. The problem was it was only making small traces. Channelling my inner Tool Man, I knew the answer was I needed MORE POWER! I got a 9000V Neon Sign transf

The carving station - Made on a Glowforge - Glowforge Owners Forum

10x16 Serving Board, Cutting Board, Fractal Burned, Charcuterie Board, Lichtenberg Burning, Epoxy River, Butcher Block, Lichtenberg Wood - India

1777 – Lichtenberg

Model Demo of Engraving levels with GF anyone? - Everything Else - Glowforge Owners Forum

Miniature Room Box - Made on a Glowforge - Glowforge Owners Forum

Lichtenberg Machine

Model Demo of Engraving levels with GF anyone? - Everything Else - Glowforge Owners Forum

The carving station - Made on a Glowforge - Glowforge Owners Forum

Lichtenberg Figure Burning

Mad Lab 5: Creating Lichtenberg Figures with Microwave Oven Transformers