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i Heart U - Rotating Valentine Illusion in Glass

i_CherubHeart_U.xcs
i_CherubHeart_U
.xcs
Application scenario
Laser processing
Machine & module
xTool F2 Ultra UV
5W
Material used
K9 Inner Carved Glass
23
511

Information

      Show your one-and-only how much they mean to you with this truly unique gift in glass. 

As the cube rotates, it cycles through the symbols 'I', a heart with two cherubs, and 'U', sending a clear message to that one special person. A surprising and magical design that I made for my one-and-only for this Valentine's Day, and that I'm happy to share with you.

Our Story: My wife and I met in New Mexico, and we bounced around the US for a while wherever work took us. While living in Seattle, we frequently visited the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, where we fell in love with Chihuly's work. I picked up glass lampwork as a hobby, and continue to be amazed by glass as a medium and by its physics. I was so excited when UV engraving became accessible, and my wife being as wonderful and supportive as she is didn't hesitate when I asked if we could pick up an xTool. Glass is such an amazing creative medium, and the community has barely scratched the surface. 
    

Instruction

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Step1: Import the project

i Heart U - Rotating Valentine Illusion in Glass instruction: step 1 - Import the project
Preview

Download the attached xcs file and open it in xTool Studio.

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Step2: Check the Inner Engrave Settings

i Heart U - Rotating Valentine Illusion in Glass instruction: step 2 - Check the Inner Engrave Settings
Preview

For this project, it is important for the 3D design to be precisely centered. If you are using a crystal cube with a cut corner, make sure the design will fit your cube without hitting the corner.

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Step3: Process > Start > Wait > Wow!

i Heart U - Rotating Valentine Illusion in Glass instruction: step 3 - Process > Start > Wait > Wow!
Preview

If you are using a cube with a cut corner, make sure it is oriented correctly on the inner engraving build plate. You will notice that the ‘i’, the top of the heart, and the ‘U’ all point towards one corner of the cube. The cut corner should be directly opposite that corner.

Process > Start > Wait > Wow!

A rotating display shows off the design and completes the gift. Happy Valentine's Day!

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xTool Supplies Used in This Project

xTool F2 Ultra UV
xTool F2 Ultra UV
K9 Inner Carved Glass
K9 Inner Carved Glass

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