xTool M1 Beginner’s Guide To Engraving

This xTool M1 guide explains how to engrave on wood. You can see if it is the right tool for your needs.

Materials to Engrave

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This photo is going to be laser engraved on 3mm basswood plywood. But it needs editing first.

Reduce the saturation of the image until it is black and white (grayscale).

Use a background removing tool to edit out the background. This makes the focus of the picture stand out when engraved.

Open Photo in XCS

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Laser Engrave Photo

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This would make a great ‘Welcome to Our Home’ sign or personalized gift.

More inspiration

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xTool M1 Beginner’s Guide To Engraving

This xTool M1 guide explains how to engrave on wood. You can see if it is the right tool for your needs.

This xTool M1 guide explains how to engrave on wood. You can see if it is the right tool for your needs.

Materials to Engrave

This photo is going to be laser engraved on 3mm basswood plywood. But it needs editing first.

Choose Photo to Engrave

Reduce the saturation of the image until it is black and white (grayscale).

Prepare Photo For Laser Engraving

Use a background removing tool to edit out the background. This makes the focus of the picture stand out when engraved.

Remove Background

Open Photo in XCS

Laser Engrave Photo

This would make a great ‘Welcome to Our Home’ sign or personalized gift.

More inspiration

Cabinet Door

Stunning Table

Decoupage Clock