Laser Engraving for Beginners: Slate, Metal & Leather
Looking to get started with laser engraving and create stunning results with ease? In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I walk you through 3 powerful and easy xTool F1 laser projects: a slate coaster, a metal business card, and PU leather keyrings. You’ll learn how to go from raw material to finished product using free or low-cost blanks, complete with image editing, material settings, framing, and full engraving walkthroughs.
These are simple projects that produce professional results. Whether you’re engraving for personal use, gifts, or to start selling, this is a great place to begin.
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⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction: What you’ll learn in this video
0:39 – Why I chose these 3 beginner-friendly projects
1:42 – Slate Coaster: Engraving a dog photo step-by-step
4:27 – Metal Business Card: Ozzy Osbourne photo engraving tutorial
6:49 – Leather Keyrings: Tree of Life vector design workflow
8:11 – Final thoughts, finished results, and info about my xTool F1 jigs
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🧠 About L3D Accessories
I’m Chris, a UK-based design engineer and laser engraving enthusiast. I run L3D Accessories part-time from my home office, creating jigs, downloadable files, and educational content to help makers get the most out of their machines.
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