Turn an SVG into a Wood Inlay Design in 3 Easy Steps (Video Included)

You can turn any one-dimensional SVG file into a wood inlay design perfect for laser cutting. 

It only takes a few quick clicks in Silhouette Studio to turn an ordinary SVG file into a three dimensional file! 

xTool Creative Space Tutorial | 5 Tips for Laser Beginners

The xTool laser software is pretty user friendly - even for beginners. While it's definitely not a full fledge design software by any means, there are some pretty cool hidden features that make the laser cutting software that much better. 

In this xTool Creative Space tutorial I'll be sharing five little known tips for using XCS that will make your xTool M1, P2, F1, S1 or D1 that much better!  

Top 15 Laser Engraving Silicone Blanks on Amazon

I am SO excited to share my favorite silicone blanks that you can get on Amazon for laser engraving!

If you've been wondering what silicone items work best for laser engraving, I've got 15 silicone blanks that engrave beautifully and have the potential to be your next best seller. 

Beginners Guide to Laser Engraving Silicone Rubber (Without Burning)

If you're new to laser engraving silicone rubber - you're in the right spot! 

Once you nail the best laser engraving settings, to avoid burning and scorching, you're going to be absolutely amazed at the results you an get when engraving silicone.  

Read on for my beginner's guide to laser engraving silicone rubber. 

How to Laser Engrave on Glass Tumblers with a Diode Laser (xTool F1, M1, S1)

You can laser engrave on glass cans and tumblers with a diode laser! The trick is to use frosted glass like the frosted libbey cans.

What's even better is if you have a sublimation printer and are used to sublimating onto frosted glass cans, these are the same ones.  Read on for how to laser engrave on glass with an xTool laser. 

Unboxing and Set Up For the xTool AP2 Air Purifier - Video Tutorial

Fume-free crafting is here! I'm so excited to show you the new xTool AP2 Air Purifier.

If you're anything like me, you love getting creative with your laser cutters and engravers. But with that amazing creativity can come fumes and particles that you definitely don't want lingering in your workspace. 

Which xTool Laser Cutter Can Cut Acrylic?

If you're looking for a laser cutter that can cut acrylic, you'll likely find a wide range of answers.

It's important to understand that not all acrylic is the same, just like not all lasers are the same.  You can technically cut SOME acrylic with all xTool lasers...but if you're serious about cutting all acrylic there's only one option. 

How to Size Designs for Laser Engraved Full Wrap Tumblers

It's important to know how to size a full wrap design when laser engraving a tumbler. 

Making sure the dimensions and size of the design match the tumbler itself are extremely important. Read on for tips on how to size your full wrap laser engraving designs. 

How to Quickly Make an xTool Test Grid Pattern Free

Making an xTool test grid is the easiest and best way to find the perfect laser settings for the material and laser you're using. 

When you have a new material you're working with, rather than guessing the laser power and speed, use the free xTool test grid pattern found in xTool Creative Space. Follow along to learn how and where to find a free test grid pattern for xTool lasers! 

Explained! What is Kerf in Laser Cutting?

If you've heard the term "kerf" in laser cutting but aren't sure what it is...you're in the right spot. 

When laser cutting, a portion of the material is eroded or burned away by the laser itself.  Because of this when you cut two pieces of material out of each other the middle one will "fall out".  Enter kerf. 

Tips to Reduce Charring When Laser Cutting Wood

If you're getting charring when laser cutting wood, there are ways to reduce the charring and clean up your wood cuts. 

Wood charring is often caused when there's not enough air during the laser cutting process. Here I'm sharing my best advice on getting cleaner wood laser cuts and a dramatic side by side! 

Faux Engraving on Glitter Acrylic: Laser Engraving Hack!

Engraving on glitter acrylic doesn't always come out the way I wish it would. It's often more subtle than what I'd like due to the glitter itself.  And in some lights it's nearly impossible to see. 

But this faux engraving hack..that's actually not engraving at all is one of my favorites! 

Heat Press on Acrylic! The Trick to Avoid Warping, Bending, and Curling

Yes you can heat press on acrylic..but the real question is how to you stop the heated acrylic from curling and warping?!

I have a little hack that I use that will keep the acrylic flat when you're trying to sublimate on acrylic or apply white toner transfers and the acrylic has to be heated.

Laser Engraving A Full Wrap 40oz Tumbler - Start to Finish Video

If you are new to engraving full-wrap 40-oz tumblers or just can't get them right, this is for you!

Learn how to transform a plain 40oz tumbler into a personalized masterpiece using the xTool P2 laser.

6 Reasons THIS is the Best Transfer Paper for Acrylic..It's NOT What You Think!

If you're looking to customize clear acrylic the best transfer paper for acrylic is probably not what you think. 

There's no UV Printer involved. There's not sublimation needed. Instead the trick is actually using a White Toner Printer with hard surface paper.   Read on for my top 6 reasons why iColor Hard Surface Paper is the best for printing on clear acrylic!

Laser Engraving Leather With Xtool F1 - Video Tutorial

Engraving leather is quick and easy with the xTool F1.

Laser engraving leather is a fantastic way to add a personal touch to your home decor. The xTool F1 makes it  incredibly easy to engrave leather coasters, jewelry, and more!

10 Things to Make With a Craft Laser Engraver (That You Can't with a Vinyl Cutter)

Laser engravers are not only coming down in price, they're getting a smaller footprint making them more attractive to hobby crafters. 

A laser engraver, like the XTool M1 10W craft laser engraver and cutter or larger and more powerful XTool P2 55W CO2 laser, will expand your crafting and small business by opening up the possibilities of materials you can engrave and cut that a Silhouette CAMEO or other vinyl cutters can't.  Everything from silicone to stainless steel to wood and even acrylic.

Check out 10 things to make with a laser engraver that a Silhouette CAMEO or Cricut simply can't do.

Design Trick! Using Glass Can Wraps as Patterns for Printing

If you want to get more out of the designs you own - use them in other ways! Glass can wraps become printed patterns or vertical sign designs are perfect for a sleeve or pant leg. 

Here's my secret for turning glass can wraps into digital patterns I can print! 

7 xTool Rotary Tips for Beginners: Read this Before Laser Engraving Your First Tumbler

If you're new to laser engraving tumbler, I have a bunch of tips today to make your first laser engraved tumbler go as successful as possible. 

You can engrave stainless steel tumblers with all of the xTool lasers, but I prefer to use my xTool P2 CO2 laser since it just engraves so fast! Read on for my best tips. 

8 Things I Learned Laser Engraving My First Full Wrap 40 Oz Tumbler

If you're nervous to laser engrave a full wrap tumbler, that's totally normal.  I have some tips on how to get the best results without wasting a whole bunch of 40 oz tumblers along the way. 

There's a learning curve, but I did it for you!  Read on for the 8 things I learned while laser engraving my first full wrap 40 oz tumbler.