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[Laser cut and engrave] Religious themed bookmarks with cross and lily motifs — Project made with D1 Pro machine for Laser cut and engrave.

Keep your place with purpose and elegance. 📖

Instruction

Keep your place with purpose and elegance

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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

1/2"(12mm) Pine Ponderosa Plywood

1040

Information

      Whether you are gifting a loved one or treating yourself, these beautifully minimalist laser-engraved bookmarks are the perfect companion for your daily reading, Bible study, or journaling. Crafted from high-quality natural materials, each bookmark is designed to be a durable and meaningful keepsake that will last for years to come.

Instruction

Step1

Preparation and Safety

Ventilation: Ensure your smoke purifier is on or your exhaust fan is venting outside. Cutting wood produces significant smoke and char.
Air Assist: Always use Air Assist when cutting wood. It blows away debris and prevents the wood from catching fire, resulting in cleaner cuts.
Fire Safety: Never leave your laser unattended while cutting.

Step2

Physical Setup in the Machine

Place the Material: Lay your wood flat on the honeycomb panel or slats.
Secure the Wood: Use "honeycomb pins" or magnets to ensure the wood is perfectly flat. If the wood is warped, the laser will lose focus, and it won't cut through.

Position the Laser Head: Manually move the laser head (or use the software arrows) to the top-left corner of your material.

Step3

Configuring xTool Studio

Connect Your Device: Open XCS and connect to your S1 or P2 via USB, Wi-Fi, or IP.
Import Your Design: Open the xcs file you downloaded from Atomm.
Select Mode:
- S1: Choose Process on Flat (unless using the riser base/rotary).
- P2: Choose Slat Flat.
Capture the Canvas: * On the P2, click Refresh to take a wide-angle photo of your wood.
- On the S1, use the Twin-Point Positioning feature to define your work area, as it does not have a camera.

Setting the Focus

Proper focus is the difference between a clean cut and a scorched mess.

Auto-Measure: In the right-hand panel, click the Auto-measure icon (it looks like a small ruler/target).
S1: The probe will drop down to touch the wood.
P2: The laser head will move over the material to measure the height via the built-in sensor.

Step4

Adjusting "Cut" Parameters

Select your design on the canvas to open the settings panel on the right.

Processing Type: Change from "Score" or "Engrave" to Cut.
Setting the Power/Speed:
- Presets: If you are using xTool branded materials, select the material from the "User-defined" dropdown for automatic settings.
- Manual: For generic 3mm Basswood, a good starting point is:
  - S1 (40W): Power 100%, Speed 8–10 mm/s.
  - P2 (55W): Power 100%, Speed 15–20 mm/s.
Passes: Set to 1 unless the wood is exceptionally thick (over 10mm).

Step5

Framing and Starting

Framing: Click Framing on the bottom right. The laser head will move in a rectangle to show you exactly where the cut will happen. Ensure it doesn't hit any pins or magnets.
Process: Click Process, then Start.
Physical Button: Finally, press the Start button on the machine itself to begin the cut.