How to Engrave Stainless Steel with 2W IR Laser DIY

How to Engrave Stainless Steel with xTool 2W Infrared (IR) Laser DIY Turn a love letter signature into a heirloom keepsake! Learn how to engrave stainless steel pendants with the xTool S1 2W infrared laser. Think of all the handmade and personalized gifts you can make with this amazing technique! These are gorgeously engraved permanent marks and will not wipe off...turn your handwriting into a treasure. Here's the step-by-step guide! xTool Machines: affiliate links: xTool S1 2W IR Laser Head xTool F1 Ultra 20W Fiber and Diode Laser xTool M1 Ultra (4-in-One Craft Machine) CO2 Laser xTool P2 Machine xTool F1 Portable Laser Cutter xTool S1 20W or 40W  ( I have the 20W-- see this post ) xTool M1 10W Deluxe RA2 Pro  (this is the one I have-- see this post ) xTool RA is the Rotary Attachment for doing tumblers, cups, etc. xTool laser machines come in 4 different laser beam options: Diode laser machines, xTool P CO2 lasers, IR Laser Module and their newest Fiber Laser. Some of the machine

DIY Vintage Jewelry Cabinet Armoire Makeover Upcycle

DIY Vintage Jewelry Cabinet Armoire Makeover Upcycle! Transforming something old, dinged up and dated into something fresh and modern is my favorite kind of upcycled makeover. I was on the hunt for the perfect tall standing jewelry box and I hit the jackpot! How much do you think I paid for this Vintage Standing Jewelry Cabinet? I'll give you a hint...less than $10. (This post is updated since I wrote it in 2012 with fresh pictures and text in 2024) How I Found the Perfect Vintage Jewelry Armoire: I love to go to yard sales. Back in 2011 my husband joined the military and left us for a year for training.  I had 3 small kids under the age of 10 and not a lot of money. Each weekend the ladies in the neighborhood would carpool and hit all the local yard sales. I typically had $10 or less each week to spend on buying stuff, but usually found everything I needed.  From clothes and shoes, to my kids favorite book series and furniture, I loved thrifting and yard sales. I was on the hunt f