Create Unique Wood Signs with a Laser Cutter

Rabbit Sign: Carrot Patch sign for our rabbit cage. This was made with a laser cutting machine and sealed for outdoor use.

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I have a small animal-assisted therapy practice, and my rabbits and guinea pigs share a divided outdoor Omlet Run. The run is located in a corner of my garden and I have it surrounded by an additional layer of security- an electric fence. I wanted to play around with making some wood signs for outdoors so I decided to make signs to identify what animals I have inside my run. I opted to play off the garden theme and go for “Furry Potatoes” and “Carrot Patch” with the respective animals on the sign. I LOVE how these came out.

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DIY Laser Cut Wood Signs

Supplies

xTool M1 Laser Cutter: http://shrsl.com/3v9vq
Honeycomb Riser: http://shrsl.com/3yxwg
Air Assist: http://shrsl.com/3yxv6
Balsawood 3mm (or other wood of your choice). We used a blank wood sign from the craft store. http://shrsl.com/40aun
Coloring Pencils
Thompson Waterseal

Tutorial

Step 1: Place your blank sign inside the M1 Laser Cutting Machine.

Step 2: Create your design. I made the text and circles in the xTool software, and imported the image. I used images from Canva, the editing software that I use most frequently. The circles are cut outs to give me someplace to hang the sign from.

Step 3: Set your material to 3mm Basswood Plywood and Auto-Measure the thickness.

Step 4: Process your design. Frame to ensure your design is where you want it.

Step 5: Click START when you’re ready for the M1 to cut and engrave. Let the laser cutting machine work its magic!

Step 6: Remove sign from machine. If desired, use coloring pencils to color in the design.

Step 7: Seal both sides of the sign. Let dry between coats.

Carrot Patch sign for our rabbit cage and Furry Potato Sign for guinea pig cage. Three step of process: finished, coloring in the sign with coloring pencils, and the design right off the laser cutter. This was made with a laser cutting machine and sealed for outdoor use.

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