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How to Make Handwritten Heart Sign xTool Acrylic DIY

How to Make Handwritten Heart Sign xTool Acrylic DIY Learn how to take handwritten hearts and cut them out of acrylic to make the perfect Mother's Day gift. xTool has done it again, with black core gold acrylic that can be cut easily on the xTool S1. It's easy to make something beautiful and custom for your home in just a few minutes with the xTool S1. Let's get started! XTOOL S1 CAN CUT METALLIC GOLD ACRYLIC! The gold shimmery acrylic used to only be able to be cut with a CO2 Laser, but xTool has created colored acrylics with a black core, so they are easily and beautifully cut with a Diode or Blue Light Laser. This is a huge game changer for us diode laser users, because now we can cut shiny metallic gold for the perfect, classy gift. Do not buy the acrylic sheets from Hobby Lobby unless you have a CO2 laser, they will not cut with a diode laser. CHECK OUT ALL THE COLORED ACRYLICS WITH A BLACK CORE HERE! MAKE PNG FILES OF EVERYONE'S HEART: This fun craft gets the who...

How to Use Plaid Velvet Crush (Flocking Craft DIY)

How to Use Plaid Velvet Crush (Flocking Craft DIY) Learn how to use Plaid Crafts new FolkArt Velvet Crush Flocking set for velvet-like finishes on various surfaces. These fun flocking kit sets come in a variety of colors, in a paint and flock of the same shades. It's easy to upcycle and give that flocked effect to old knick-knacks, decor items, picture frames, jewelry boxes, flower pots and more! Let's get started! The Folk Art Velvet Crush flocking powder adheres to a variety of surfaces in a simple two-step process. The easy 2-step application just needs a little drying time in between steps, otherwise typical craft projects take under 30 minutes. SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR VELVET CRUSH FLOCKING: Plaid Folk Art Velvet Crush  (Comes in 10 different Colors) Knick-Knack (Here's some ceramic birds similar to mine) Paintbrush Piece of Paper IF YOU ARE BUYING FROM PLAIDONLINE, USE THE CODE DOODLECRAFT15 FOR 15% OFF YOUR PURCHASE! Step 1: Upcycle an Item Notice this bird has a chipped ...