Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
In this video we dive into modifying an existing Cuttle template to add a custom shape at the bottom. A trunk instead of the year.
Family Names Christmas Tree Ornament: https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Family-Names-Christmas-Tree-Ornament-3TGvZj8E49p7
Cuttle is a web-based design tool for laser cutting. https://cuttle.xyz
#CuttleOfficeHours
In this video we dive into modifying an existing Cuttle template to add a custom shape at the bottom. A trunk instead of the year.
Family Names Christmas Tree Ornament: https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Family-Names-Christmas-Tree-Ornament-3TGvZj8E49p7
Cuttle is a web-based design tool for laser cutting. https://cuttle.xyz
#CuttleOfficeHours
![Make a Laser Cut Walking Figure
In this video Ill show you how to download the files and how to assemble
a kinetic toy (automata) of a walking figure. Its made out of laser cut
plywood and construction paper.
You can find the files at:
https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Walking-Man-Automaton-7ztueWP9CkLU
And the video about Making Finger Joint boxes at:
https://youtu.be/AJTFSrj9S5I
Cuttle is a web-based design tool for laser cutting. https://cuttle.xyz
The video covers:
- How to customize and download the project files
- Materials Required
- Assembly and tips
*Contents*
[00:00] - Intro
[00:27] - Materials Overview
[00:45] - Measuring Material Thickness
[01:14] - Customizing the Template
[02:27] - Cutting
[02:55] - Assembly
*Supplies used*
* 3mm (1/8) Birch Plywood
* Canson Black Drawing Paper
* All purpose PVA glue Make a Laser Cut Walking Figure](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bsDhRiuSCEU/mqdefault.jpg)




![Show and Tell: Making Escher-Style Morphing Patterns in Cuttle
This is a Show and Tell video about making Escher-like patterns that metamorphose into other patterns using Cuttles customized repetitions feature.
Mentioned in the video:
* Craig S. Kaplans Website: https://isohedral.ca/
* His paper about Metamorphosis in Escher’s Art https://cs.uwaterloo.ca/~csk/publications/Papers/kaplan_2008_b.pdf
* His talk about Parquet Deformations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9zyvvXZmc8
* Federicos watercolors https://www.instagram.com/wolfcatworkshop/
Cuttle is a web-based design tool for laser cutting. https://cuttle.xyz
Contents
[00:00] - Intro
[01:12] - Escher Examples
[02:19] - Islamic Pattern Inspiration
[03:58] - Using Customized Repetitions
[04:41] - Summary of the Basic Idea
[05:43] - Hexagons example 1
[07:10] - Hexagons example 2
[08:27] - More sources (Craig Kaplan)
[09:51] - Parquet Deformation Sketch
[10:41] - Outro
#CuttleShowAndTell #tesselations #escher #parquetDeformations Show and Tell: Making Escher-Style Morphing Patterns in Cuttle](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eTlSAptcjwc/mqdefault.jpg)
![Make Earrings using Silicone and EPDM rubber sheets
Full project tutorial including tips on cutting Silicone and EPDM rubber.
Techniques covered:
- Manipulating simple shapes
- Using Boolean Flatten
- Using Rotational Repeat
- Using Rounded Corners
Project link where you can customize your own here:
https://cuttle.xyz/@federico/geometric-ear-rings-zk7U0F2Y1uz1
Mentions
Nervous System shop at https://n-e-r-v-o-u-s.com/
Leah Buechley at http://leahbuechley.com/
Contents
[00:00] - Intro
[00:50] - Materials Overview
[03:35] - 1st Design
[05:12] - Stroke and Fill explained
[09:40] - Using boolean flatten
[11:55] - 2nd Design
[13:52] - 3rd Design
[15:06] - Rotational Repeat
[18:58] - Showing the results
[20:38] - Tips and tricks
[21:49] - Installing hooks
Materials Used
EPDM Rubber Sheets:
- 1/64 - https://www.mcmaster.com/rubber-rods/thickness~1-64/material~epdm-rubber/color~black/durometer~60a/
- 1/32 - https://www.mcmaster.com/rubber-rods/thickness~1-32/material~epdm-rubber/color~black/durometer~60a/
- 1/16 - https://www.mcmaster.com/rubber-rods/thickness~1-16/material~epdm-rubber/durometer~60a/color~black/
Silicone Rubber:
- 1/32 McMaster Red - [https://www.mcmaster.com/rubber-rods/thickness~1-32/backing-type~plain/color~red/
- 1/32 Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZVNH1VJ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
Cut settings on a Glowforge
And these were the cut settings I arrived at, as usual your mileage may vary:
- EPDM Rubber Sheets:
- 1/64 - 300/50
- 1/32 - 300/100
- 1/16 - 150/full , 2 passes
- Silicone Rubber:
- 1/32 - 200/85
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Cuttle is a design tool for cutting machines like laser cutters, digital die cutters, and CNC routers. It combines the vector editing capabilities of tools like Illustrator and Inkscape with the power of parametric CAD and programming.
https://cuttle.xyz Make Earrings using Silicone and EPDM rubber sheets](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/esTk-IRGv-A/mqdefault.jpg)

![How to use Text as a Background Decoration
In this video, we explore how to use engraved text as background decoration on a shape. We use the Tile Repeat and Mask modifiers to create the background text. We also see how to allow adjustments to the final result by extracting various parameters like text spacing, angle, and size. Finally, we add a selection menu that lets us choose between different shapes.
You can use this template as a starting point for your project: https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Background-Text-Ornament-Live-Session-33-uWnRivNjAyZ6
You can also find and share this video on our facebook group at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/cuttle/
https://www.facebook.com/1335451076/videos/28119369544376468/
You can find all the official Cuttle templates here:
https://cuttle.xyz/templates
Cuttle is a web-based design tool for laser cutting. https://cuttle.xyz
#CuttleQ&A
Contents:
[00:00] - Intro
[00:58] - Heart Shape component
[01:47] - Background text component
[03:33] - Tile Repeat modifier
[10:56] - Boolean Intersect vs Mask
[13:41] - Front text component
[15:33] - Preview component
[16:09] - Configuring the Read Me
[17:16] - Base layer
[19:18] - Cut component with Auto Layout
[20:42] - Extracting textRotation parameter
[24:02] - Changing the shape
[25:45] - Adding Shape selection menu
[30:05] - Outro How to use Text as a Background Decoration](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fHiKuT2hrJ4/mqdefault.jpg)

![How to Make Laser Cut Name Flowers
Put any name or text on the stem of this flower, and choose from an assortment of flowers to make a 2 layer ornament.
Name Flower Template https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Name-Flower-Vm6TWRd60VeH
Find more templates at https://cuttle.xyz/templates
Cuttle is a web-based design tool for laser cutting. https://cuttle.xyz
Materials and Supplies (contains affiliate links)
- Flowers are made out of Glowforges Medium Maple Plywood
- Wood glue dispenser https://www.fastcap.com/product/glubot-family
- General Purpose Glue https://amzn.to/3WO8bl3
- Montana Acrylic Paint Marker https://amzn.to/3Ncmxrd
- Small Spring Clamps https://amzn.to/3NBuWWV
Social
- YouTube https://youtube.com/cuttle
- Discord https://cuttle.xyz/discord
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cuttlexyz/
- Twitter https://twitter.com/CuttleXYZ
Contents
[00:00] - Intro
[00:25] - Getting to the Template
[01:33] - Font Options
[01:57] - Thicken Text
[02:25] - Text Position
[02:55] - Outline Text
[04:27] - Painting and Gluing
[05:27] - Outro
#lasercutting #glowforge #crafts #diy How to Make Laser Cut Name Flowers](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fVfyIHL3D3M/mqdefault.jpg)