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How to make a family name sign

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Milligan family sign.xcs
Milligan family sign
.xcs
Application scenario
Laser (15min)
Machine & module
xTool D1 Pro
5W
Material used
3mm black MDF
110
853
Information
      In this tutorial I will share how I made this family name sign using only the free XCS software.
    
Instruction
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Step1: Choose your fonts
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The first step is to choose two fonts that you like. It is best if you choose a joined up script font for the family name as this will be easier to cut the name all as one piece instead of individual letters.

 

The fonts I used are called Dancing Script and Copperplate, if you don't already have these both are available free to download online. 

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Step2: Weld the text together
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Before cutting you will need to use the ‘weld’ feature in XCS to join the letters together so that the family name cuts as one piece.

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Step3: Cut
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The settings needed will vary depending on the material used. I used the above parameters for cutting 3mm black MDF using the 5w xTool D1 Pro.

 

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Step4: Background
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Now that your letters are cut you will need to choose a background material to mount them to.

I used a spare pice of oak laminate I had from another project, but you could use any kind of plywood, acrylic or veneered wood to achieve your desired look. 

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xTool Supplies Used in This Template
xTool D1 Pro
xTool D1 Pro