how to create custom coasters for anyone.
place 12 x 20 sheet into machine,
Insert circle from xcs. Locate the insert icon select circle Using google or your favorite browser Let’s search 4 inch to millimeter You should see a value of 101.6 On browser Let’s add that to the H square located at top of screen and Add 84.4 on w on xcs Located at the top of xcs software Labeled H and W at the top of the screen Now find material settings Select 3 mm base wood Select circle with mouse Then locate processing type select cut Setting should be 100 percent power And 12 percent speed
Goto file Insert another circle using same setting as before H 101.6 w 84,4 as before. Select import image
Find butterfly image on your computer svg file format.Select open Place in middle of circle
Select cut Power 100 percent Speed 12 percent For both circle and butterfly settings
Now to add a special touch Let’s add a name Insert your own name or a friends name Click on text icon find whatever font you wish Then set processing type to engrave Settings should be Power 15 percent Speed 130 percent Step completed Now select process
Place 12 x 19 foam backing Using same circle pattern Take out all design’s butterfly and name Insert foam
Make sure each coaster has the butterfly that was cut with same cut from machine This is key to ensure the butterfly will go inside coaster After painting let dry
Make sure each coaster has the butterfly that was cut with same cut from machine this is key to ensure the butterfly will go inside coaster After painting let dry Use glue and put a generous amount on your solid coaster Then using your finger smooth out glue Make sure to cover all area Now rake the cut half of butterfly place over the top of solid coaster Now place painted butterfly inside coaster Now take foam Circle Using same method as before Place generous amount of glue back side or bottom of coaster Smooth out glue Place foam circle on back Now flip back over let dry
Finished product Make as many as you wish Note photo has four coasters for reference