Andy Warhol's "Marilyn Monroe" wood engraving

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We're laser engraving Andy Warhol's iconic Marilyn Monroe print, guaranteeing to make some eyes stop and stare. Let's dive into how I designed this unique piece. **Step 1: Cut and Engrave the Wood** First, we set the Speedy 400 100w laser machine to 100 power and 85 speed to engrave Marilyn's face on four types of wood: maple, ash, mahogany, and cherry. We then added a border around her face. After separating the two pieces of wood, we're ready for the next step. **Step 2: Mix the Wood** We add glue to the perimeter of the squares and attach the faces to the borders like a puzzle. Now you have something that closely resembles Warhol's original piece. **Step 3: Put Them Together** Now that we've mixed all the pieces together, it's time to glue them to a backboard (the original has four). We use LePage glue to stick them together. **Step 4: Clean Up the Finish** We give our piece a smooth finish by using a sanding block or sandpaper. And there you have it - a work of art!