DIY Stocking Name Tags with xTool
Creating personalized DIY stocking name tags with an xTool laser cutting machine adds a modern twist to a cherished tradition.
Ingredients
- xTool P2 or other laser cutting machine
- 3 mm Walnut
- 3 mm White Matte Acrylic
- Twine
Instructions
- Open Creative Space and select new project.
- Insert a rectangle shape on to the canvas and size it to 4”w x 2.25” high.
- Insert a circle shape on to the same canvas and size it to 2.25” diameter.
- Align the two shapes to the LEFT and the BOTTOM.
- Reduce the width of the rectangle by half the circle shape.
- Select both shapes at same time and UNITE the shapes together.
- Add a small circle shape (¼” diameter) for the hanging loop at the top of the tag.
- Duplicate the tags to make as many as you like and position them on the canvas to reduce wasting material.
- Set the material type to 3mm Walnut and use your preferred walnut cut settings.
- Next, create the name for the tag by inserting a text box.
- Type out the name and choose the writing font style you want to use.
- Ensure the letters are WELDED together before cutting.
- Size the name to fit on to the tag and then set the material type to 3mm white acrylic and choose the cut settings you’ve established.
- Insert the material into the xTool P2 and refresh your screen.
- Position the design onto the surface and proceed to cutting and follow the prompts on the screen.
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