Laser Engraving Slate for Valentine’s Gift

Want to make a personalized gift for a loved one? Here’s how by laser engraving slate.

A slate coaster, cheese board or sign make for beautiful bases for homemade gifts.

Add text either in machine software or Canva. Canva has many more typeface options.

Add Images

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Add Design to Machine

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Create Test Grid

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Engrave Slate

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Engraved slate looks impressive and feels special. It’s the perfect DIY gift for loved ones.

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Laser Engraving Slate for Valentine’s Gift

Want to make a personalized gift for a loved one? Here’s how by laser engraving slate.

Want to make a personalized gift for a loved one? Here’s how by laser engraving slate.

A slate coaster, cheese board or sign make for beautiful bases for homemade gifts.

Blank Slate Heart

Add text either in machine software or Canva. Canva has many more typeface options.

Add Personalized Message

Add Images

Add Design to Machine

Create Test Grid

Engrave Slate

Engrave Slate

The larger the piece and the more detail it has, the longer it will take to engrave. This took 1 hour.

Engraved slate looks impressive and feels special. It’s the perfect DIY gift for loved ones.

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