Why isn't there any white laser markings ink/powder/paste/spray?

I recently purchased my first laser. I'm interested in adding color to my engravings. Specifically I want white text engraved on black metal. However I've searched online and can't find any white marking materials.

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glimse@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Maybe it's hard to make white ink that plays well with lasers?

I've had good success with paint filling (painting then sanding the surface) but it's much more work

stevestevesteve@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y

Gotta be - black absorbs light so heats and fuses well I imagine

Sphks@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 2y

Wait. Marking ink is a thing !! Why didn't know about it before ?

Is this dangerous to use?