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[Laser cut and engrave] Hexagonal Slate Coasters with Honeycomb and Bee Pattern — Project made with D1 Pro machine for Laser cut and engrave.

Modern Honeybee & Honeycomb Engraved Collection

Instruction

.xcs

Application scenario

Laser processing

Machine & module

xTool D1 Pro

20W

Compatible xTool Machine

F2 Ultra UV

F2 Ultra（Single）

F2 Ultra

F1 Ultra

F1 Lite

P2S

M1 Ultra

D1 Pro 2.0

Laserbox

Material used

Vintage Brown to Black Laserable PU Leather Tray

Rectangular Blank Rock Slate

Beechwood Coasters

Walnut Cutting Board

870

Information

      Welcome a touch of modern nature and sophisticated style into your home with our intricately engraved Honeybee & Honeycomb Collection. This listing brings together a stunning, precise vector pattern of stylized honeybees and geometric honeycomb cells across various premium natural materials. Crafted using durable natural slate and sustainable bamboo/wood, this cohesive collection allows you to mix and match styles for your kitchen, living room, entryway, and desk. Perfect for modern, farmhouse, or minimalist decor styles, each piece is a unique celebration of the natural world.

Instruction

Step1

Preparation

1. Clean the board

Slate is dusty. Wipe the coaster down with a damp cloth or a little isopropyl alcohol to remove loose stone dust. Let it dry completely.

2. (Optional but Recommended) The "Pre-Seal" Trick

For a darker, "wet look" background that makes the white engraving pop, apply a thin coat of clear matte or satin lacquer (spray can) to the slate before engraving. Let it dry for 20 minutes.

Why? Unsealed slate is gray. Sealed slate is jet black. The laser burns through the sealer, revealing the white stone underneath for maximum contrast.

Step2

Software Setup

1. Import Your Design

Open the XCS file in xTool Studio
Resize the image to fit your coaster (standard coasters are usually 100mm x 100mm or 4" x 4"). Leave a small margin (e.g., size the design to 90mm).

2. Power & Speed Settings

Settings vary slightly by machine, but these are safe "starting points" for common xTool models. Always do a small test grid on the back of a coaster first.

Machine Model	Power	Speed	Lines Per cm (LPC)
xTool D1 / D1 Pro (10W)	80% - 100%	60 mm/s (3600 mm/m)	100 - 120
xTool D1 Pro (20W)	60% - 80%	80 mm/s (4800 mm/m)	120
xTool S1 (20W/40W)	40% - 60%	100 mm/s (6000 mm/m)	120
xTool F1 (Diode)	90% - 100%	150 mm/s	140

Note: If you are using "mm/m" (millimeters per minute) in your settings, multiply the speed above by 60.

Step3

Framing & Engraving

1. Focusing

Place the coaster in the machine.
Use the kickstand lever (D1/S1) or the auto-focus feature to set the correct laser height. Focus is critical for slate; if it's blurry, the engraving won't be bright white.

2. Framing

Click Framing in XCS.
Watch the laser boundary box trace the area on your coaster.
Adjust the coaster physically until the framing box is perfectly centered.

3. Engrave

Put on your safety goggles.
Click Process > Start.

Safety Note: Slate engraving produces a small amount of stone dust and smell. Ensure your exhaust fan is on or a window is open.

Step4

Post-Processing

1. Clean Up

When the laser finishes, the coaster will be covered in fine dust.
Take it to a sink and wash it with an old toothbrush (or soft sponge) and water. Scrub gently to remove the loose dust from the engraved grooves.

2. Final Protection

If you didn't pre-seal it, you can apply a light coat of clear lacquer now to protect the stone from wine stains (ironic, considering the design!).
Add felt or foam feet to the bottom corners to prevent scratching your table.

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