How to Engrave Rubber Stamps xTool DIY (Cat Stamp Set)

How to Engrave Rubber Stamps xTool DIY (Cat Stamp Set) Learn how to make your own rubber stamps set! This fun craft tutorial will take you through the designing, engraving and stamping process for a custom set of stamps. I love how these kitties turned out and they would make a perfect DIY gift! Let's get started! Pro tip:  Settings: 90% Power, 98mm/s, 3 passes PERFECT HANDMADE GIFT Learn how to make a set of rubber stamps, like these cute little cats, perfect for a thoughtful handmade gift! There’s something so timeless about rubber stamps — they bring a touch of nostalgia and creativity to every paper craft project.  This week, I decided to take stamping to the next level and make my own rubber stamps using my xTool S1 20W diode laser and the gray laser-safe rubber sheet. The result is a darling set of cat-themed stamps inspired by coloring book pages, each one engraved in amazing detail and mounted for easy use. MAKE ONE RUBBER STAMP OR AN ENTIRE MATCHING SET These custom k...

How to Make Monarch Butterfly Wings

How to Make Monarch Butterfly Wings with xTool M1 Make the perfect Halloween costume butterfly wings using things on their way to the trash. I love upcycling, reusing and thrifting for the perfect costumes. These monarch butterfly wings were easy to make, took less than one hour, they look amazing and they were FREE! Aren't these the perfect little butterfly wings! My model friend was amazing and helped me model this Halloween costume for kids, which I paid her for her time...so that was my only expense. Let me explain. FREE. I mean, that's loaded. Nothing is free, right!? I have an   xTool M1 Laser Cutting Machine , t hat's not a cheap investment. However, I refuse to buy a $50 garbage Halloween costume at the store that is nothing more than a glorified garbage bag. ($50 x 3 kids...$150 already!) Therefore, justifying a big purchase is made easier in effect. Buy the laser cutting machine...then make Halloween costumes, Christmas gifts, birthday presents, customized things ...