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[Laser cut and engrave] Laser Cut Wooden Tic Tac Toe Game with Heart and Cross Pieces — Project made with xTool P2S machine for Valentine's Day.

Valentine’s Day Minimalist Tic-Tac-Toe

Instruction

Tic Tac To

.xcs

Application scenario

Laser processing

Machine & module

xTool P2S

55W

Compatibles · 8

Material used

1/8"(3mm) Red Acrylic

303

Information

      Elevate game night with this handcrafted, minimalist Tic-Tac-Toe set. Featuring a solid light oak base, this 6x6 board balances rustic warmth with modern flair.

You can make it using Acrylic, if you has a CO2 one. For everyone else, wood is good enough with some touch of Red and Brown paint and love :)

Instruction

Step1

Design Setup in XCS

Import your Design: Bring in the board grid, the six 'X' shapes, and the six heart shapes.
Separate by Material: Use the Color Layer panel to assign a different color to each material type.
The "Pocket" Trick: For a premium feel, select the 9 squares of the grid and set them to Engrave instead of just Score. This creates a slight indentation for the pieces to sit in.

Step2

The Oak Board (Processing Layer 1)

Place Oak: Secure your 1/4" Oak in the machine.
Auto-Measure: Use the probe to set the height.
Settings:
- Outer Square (Cut): Power 100% / Speed 5mm/s (S1 20W/40W).
- Grid Lines (Score): Power 30% / Speed 50mm/s.
- Optional Pocket (Engrave): Power 40% / Speed 150mm/s.
Process: Hide the other layers and click Start.

Step3

The Walnut X's (Processing Layer 2)

Place Walnut: Swap the oak for your 1/8" Walnut.
Settings:
- Outline (Cut): Power 100% / Speed 10mm/s.
Process: Hide the Oak and Acrylic layers, then click Start.

Step4

The Red Acrylic Hearts (Processing Layer 3)

Place Acrylic: Swap in the 1/8" Red Acrylic. Leave the protective paper/film on to prevent flashback marks on the surface.
Settings:
- Outline (Cut): Power 100% / Speed 8mm/s.
Process: Hide the Wood layers and click Start.

Step5

Finishing & Assembly

Clean the Acrylic: Peel the protective film off the hearts. If there is any "frosting" on the edges, wipe with a microfiber cloth.
Sand the Wood: Use 220-grit sandpaper to lightly sand the Oak board and Walnut X's. This removes any smoke stains.
Oil/Seal: Apply a light coat of linseed oil or beeswax to the Oak and Walnut. This makes the wood grain "pop" and creates that beautiful off-white to deep-brown contrast.

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