How to Engrave a Slate Coaster: Easy xTool M1 Tutorial
This easy slate coaster, engraved at home with the xTool M1 makes a thoughtful and unique gift for him for Valentines, Father's Day or a birthday!
Instructions
- Open xTool Creative Space Software and click "Image".
- Find the SVG file you plan to use on your computer and press open.
- Click off of the design to ungroup all of the elements. Delete any that you don't want to use.
- Click on the Shape Tool and add any other elements such as a heart.
- Use the handles to rotate and resize the heart and move it in place.
- On the right panel of the Creative Space Canvas select the "Laser Flat" function. Next use the drop down to select the material "Rock Coaster". This will load the appropriate settings.
- Select your entire design and click the "Engrave" tab. This will fill in and engrave the entire design. For the heart, choose "Score" which will engrave just the outline of the design.
- Open the xTool M1 lid and place your slate coaster inside the compartment. When you close the lid, and image will appear on your canvas showing you where the coaster is placed. Select your whole design and reposition it to be on your coaster.
- Press Process and then Start on the next screen. Push the flashing blue button on the machine and watch the engraving magic happen!
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