Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
This video is a primer on creating your own text based templates. You can make ornaments or name tags with multiple text elements that are easy to change on the fly.
The possibilities are endless!
Cuttle is a web-based design tool for laser cutting. https://cuttle.xyz
#CuttleOfficeHours
This video is a primer on creating your own text based templates. You can make ornaments or name tags with multiple text elements that are easy to change on the fly.
The possibilities are endless!
Cuttle is a web-based design tool for laser cutting. https://cuttle.xyz
#CuttleOfficeHours




![Make One-piece Pop-up Cards in Cuttle
Full project tutorial that explains how to make pop-up cards by hand and with a vinyl cutter,
and how to use components to create iterative designs.
Techniques covered:
- Using the pen tool
- Creating and editing components
- Making compound paths
Project link where you can customize your own here:
https://cuttle.xyz/@federico/Pop-up-one-slit-generations-PeF54fOS0KWA
Contents
[00:00] - Intro
[00:48] - Making the card by hand
[02:19] - Drawing the card in Cuttle
[05:17] - Creating a component
[05:56] - Scaling a component
[08:23] - Exporting SVG and Uploading to Design Space
[09:32] - Cutting 1st example
[10:19] - Editing an existing component
[11:15] - Cutting 2nd example
[13:20] - Cutting 3rd example
Supplies used
- The Pop-Up Book by Paul Jackson (https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Pop_up_Book/LgF8PgAACAAJ?hl=en)
- All the cardstock used was Neehnah Classic Crest Coverstock 80lb
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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 One-piece Pop-up Cards in Cuttle](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mblIdwJCpxc/mqdefault.jpg)



![Laser Cut Picture Frames Tutorial
Make wall-mounted laser cut picture frames of any size. Just enter the width and height of your picture to generate an SVG cut file. The frame is made from plywood and acrylic and is easy to put together.
Wall Mounted Picture Frame Template: https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Picture-Frame-gmm5tKKGFAIY
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)
- 1/8 MDF Draftboard from Craft Closet https://craftcloset.com/collections/mdf-draft-board/products/mdf-1-8-inch
- 1/8 Maple Plywood from Craft Closet https://craftcloset.com/collections/wood/products/maple-1-8-double
- Light Maple Plywood from Glowforge https://shop.glowforge.com/products/maple-plywood-finished?variant=39451629191266
- 1/8 Clear Acrylic https://amzn.to/3NNZLHI
- Wood glue dispenser https://amzn.to/415K1mC
- Plastic Scraper https://amzn.to/41OrH2Z
- Small Spring Clamps https://amzn.to/3NBuWWV
- Double Sided Tape https://amzn.to/418rRRh
- Pentel Graphgear 1000 0.3mm mechanical pencil https://amzn.to/3JiCU4A
- Godzilla in a Bottle Art Print by Cassia Lupo https://www.giantrobot.com/products/kaiju-2022-cassia-lupo-godzilla-in-a-bottle-art-print?
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
[00:46] - Examples and Materials
[01:44] - Customizing the Template
[04:50] - Downloading the Different Components
[05:48] - Gluing and Assembly
[06:53] - Placing the Picture in the Frame
[07:26] - Hanging on the Wall!
[07:36] - Outro
#lasercutting #glowforge #crafts #diy Laser Cut Picture Frames Tutorial](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oXql_iFCe4Q/mqdefault.jpg)
![How to Make Laser Cut Origami Earrings
On this livestream we did originally on facebook we share how to design
earrings in Cuttle using origami diagrams and pictures of actual origami
as a reference. We go into some tips about choosing the right image, using
the pen tool and preparing your final design for laser cutting.
You can find the project here: https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Origami-Earrings-jNIyDPN1xrsg
Find more templates at https://cuttle.xyz/templates
Cuttle is a web-based design tool for laser cutting. https://cuttle.xyz
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
[01:11] - Why Origami?
[03:10] - Finding references in books
[07:25] - Finding references online
[08:52] - Making your own references
[09:34] - Setting up the reference image
[13:42] - Tracing with the Pen Tool
[18:50] - Changing Stroke Attributes
[22:12] - Creating a Hole for the Finding
[25:06] - Preparing for Laser Cutting with Flatten
[29:00] - Questions and Answers
#lasercutting #glowforge #crafts #diy How to Make Laser Cut Origami Earrings](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ogqVNkexnac/mqdefault.jpg)
