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First Day of - Milestone Board

Back to School 2026 Contest

Instruction

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Application scenario

Laser processing (15min)

Machine & module

xTool P2S

55W

Compatible xTool Machine

10W, 20W

F2 Ultra UV

15W

80W

F2 Ultra

40W

F1 Ultra

20W

5W, 10W

5W, 10W, 20W

D1 Pro

5W, 10W, 20W, 40W

55W

10W

10W, 20W, 40W

M1 Ultra

10W, 20W

Material used

1/8"(3mm) Birch Plywood

587

Information

      Capture a precious moment in your child's journey!

This project is a personalized wooden milestone board designed to celebrate a child's first day of... school, etc.... Crafted with precision using laser cutting and engraving, it combines natural plywood with sleek black inserts for a modern, high-contrast look.

Material Alternative (Pro-Tip): You can also use 3mm black acrylic instead of painted plywood for the rectangles. Using acrylic allows liquid chalk markers to be easily wiped off with a damp cloth, making the board reusable year after year!

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Instruction

Step1

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Engrave and Sand the Base Board

Material: 3mm beech plywood
Process: Engrave the main design, text layout, and leaf motifs onto the plywood, then cut out the main board shape.
Finishing: After laser processing, gently sand the wood surface using fine-grit sandpaper (e.g., 240–400 grit). This easily removes laser smoke stains/burn marks and leaves a perfectly smooth, clean finish.

Step2

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Cut and Glue the Black Accent Rectangles

Material: 3mm birch plywood, matte black spray paint, wood glue.
Once fully dry, place the painted sheet into the laser machine and cut out all the required rectangular pieces.
Glue the black rectangles onto the designated areas clearly marked on the main engraved board.

Pro-Tip: Painting the board before laser cutting saves time and ensures clean edges. Having subtle placement guidelines engraved on the base board makes alignment and gluing perfectly accurate.

Step3

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Finishing & Personalization

Process: The board is now complete! Customers can write personalized details and sweet memories onto the black rectangles using a white marker.

Material Alternative (Pro-Tip): You can also use 3mm black acrylic instead of painted plywood for the rectangles. Using acrylic allows liquid chalk markers to be easily wiped off with a damp cloth, making the board reusable year after year!

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