Using the spray, I evenly painted the side of the knife that I wanted to engrave on (one side of my knife has labeling on it). I used a heat gun to help speed up drying before I put it on the laser's baseplate. The spray just has to be dry to the touch for the engraving to work. 

As this is spray-paint, follow safety instructions on the can, use proper safety equipment, and spray outside or in a well ventilated area.

I used the "Text" function in XTool Creative space. For my design, I knew that I only wanted text. I chose from XTool's options: “Gorditas." I wanted a thicker, almost bubbly font, to keep with the “Dad” joke theme.

Once I was happy with my font, I used “Close Shot” to position my text on my knife. Then started the engraving.

Once the laser has finished, I took the knife out to clean it off. I used rubbing alcohol to remove the paint. I also cleaned it with dish soap to be able to use it with food.

Now I have a hilarious and playful knife to butter my toast in the mornings.