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How to Laser Cut a Layered File with FREE SVG

Jane & Sonja
Create 2 tone layered wood ornaments using your laser cutting machine and our FREE cardinal svg along with this step by step tutorial.
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Ingredients
  

  • XTool M1
  • Walnut size 3mm 12”x12”wide
  • Basswood Plywood size 3mm 12”x12”wide
  • Cardinal Ornament SVG

Instructions
 

  • Connect Creative Space app to Xtool M1 machine.
  • Import Image - “Cardinal Ornament ” SVG.
  • To identify which pieces will be cut in walnut and which will be cut in basswood, you will need to move pieces to a new layer. Keep the middle piece on Layer 1. Keep the beak and eye on Layer 2. Move the remaining 2 pieces on to Layer 3.
  • Next, assign the processing type to each piece by clicking one piece at a time and adjusting the object setting to “CUT” for all pieces except for the beak and eye, which needs to be set to ENGRAVE.
  • Hide Layer 3 and switch the object setting for those hidden pieces as “ignore”.
  • Select the material type from the drop down menu as basswood. Adjust the number of passes to 1 instead of 3 which it will automatically adjust to.
  • Then click on the green PROCESS button at the bottom.
  • Load the basswood material into the cutting machine. Secure with the magnets on the sides.
  • Position the cardinal design on top of the material in the desired location. Keep in mind the direction of the wood grain.
  • Double check the placement. Turn on air assist.
  • Hit process.
  • Remove when cutting is complete.
  • Repeat these steps for cutting the remaining pieces in walnut.
  • Unhide Layer 3 and hide Layer 1 and Layer 2, also switching the object setting for that hidden piece as “ignore”.
  • Select the material type from the drop down menu as walnut. Adjust the number of passes to 1 instead of 3 which it will automatically adjust to.
  • Then click on the green PROCESS button at the bottom.
  • Load the walnut material into the cutting machine. Secure with the magnets on the sides.
  • Position the cardinal design on top of the material in the desired location.
  • Hit process.
  • Remove when cutting is complete.
  • When all pieces are cut,add a touch of wood glue between the layers to hold in place. Add a ribbon or piece of twine to the top to complete the ornament.
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