Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
A quick explainer on creating Offsets using the Expand Modifier in Cuttle.
Cuttle is a web-based design tool for laser cutting. https://cuttle.xyz
A quick explainer on creating Offsets using the Expand Modifier in Cuttle.
Cuttle is a web-based design tool for laser cutting. https://cuttle.xyz

![Make a Laser Cut Crankie (Moving Panorama)
A crankie is a frame with two rollers that lets you display a long paper scroll. With this tutorial you can make a customizable laser cut version. The template even helps you upload your own digital image.
Crankie Template: https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Crankie-Moving-Panorama-8fpsa2kxvOgg
Find more templates at https://cuttle.xyz/templates
Cuttle is a web-based design tool for laser cutting. https://cuttle.xyz
Find inspiration and learn about the history of crankies and other moving panoramas at http://www.thecrankiefactory.com/
Music courtesy of Helstringy https://youtu.be/oDvLsp4t5eY
Materials and Supplies (contains affiliate links)
- 1/8 MDF Draftboard https://craftcloset.com/collections/mdf-draft-board/products/mdf-1-8-inch
- General Purpose Glue https://amzn.to/3WO8bl3
- Olfa Utility Knife https://amzn.to/3oPi19M
- Inexpensive digital calipers https://amzn.to/3wGxcCG
- Montana Acrylic Paint Marker https://amzn.to/3Ncmxrd
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
[01:17] - Materials Overview
[01:28] - Measuring Material Thickness
[01:45] - Template and Download
[02:44] - Frame Assembly
[04:50] - Downloading the Scroll
[06:46] - Preparing the Scroll
[07:43] - Mounting the Scroll
[09:06] - Further Customization
[10:41] - Outro
#lasercutting #glowforge #crafts #diy #crankie #movingPanorama Make a Laser Cut Crankie (Moving Panorama)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lBZfYCp-As0/mqdefault.jpg)





![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)


