Heres why you would own a laser engraver.
Now, lasers are still dangerous, and you still need to take precautions when using them.
However, you no longer have to try and source parts from several manufacturers and figure things out yourself.
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Simply buy the system, plug it in, and youre ready to go!
Free Software Gives You A Head Start
Laser software used to be very complicated.
Now, however, companies like xTool are making their own software that works exclusively with their lasers.
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xTool Creative Spaceis a simple piece of software that communicates with the brands lasers seamlessly, and even wirelessly.
XCS, as its called, also has an entire library of pre-built controls for you to browse through.
At least, not in its entirety.
To give you an idea, here are some simple examples.
Note that I said wood.
Find a fun font on a site likeCreative FabricaorDaFont, and youre ready to engrave.
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Choose the wood that most closely matches what you bought, and click go!
Ornaments can be personalized on a person-by-person basis or even just for the entire family.
Theres laser-safe leatherette that has pre-applied adhesive on it, which you could engrave then cut with relative ease.
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With a laser, you’re able to make custom name tags for a wide range of things.
Want to put a name tag on your diaper bag or purse?
What about hanging a tag off your Stanley tumbler so that way it doesnt get lost?
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Personalized keychain and wallet?
Its really up to you.
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