Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, we continue our exploration of Chicago Screws from last week, to create a Floating Picture Frame with Scalloped Edges. We use the Tile Repeat modifier to add circles around the frame. We also see a trick to using the Expand and Contract modifiers as a way to round the corners of a shape.
You can also use this template as a starting point for your project:
https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Scalloped-Picture-Frame-Live-Session-42-gOiZt8DCDpQr
Materials:
- Chicago Screws amazon.com/dp/B079Z44VYP
- Sign Standoffs amzn.to/3DHFSQ2
You can catch these videos live, and request topics for us to cover, on our facebook group at: facebook.com/groups/cuttle
You can find all the official Cuttle templates here:
https://cuttle.xyz/templates
And all of the Livestream projects at:
https://cuttle.xyz/livestream
Cuttle is a web-based design tool for laser cutting. https://cuttle.xyz
#CuttleQ&A
Contents:
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Inspiration
01:44 - Fasteners
04:44 - Initial Sketch
07:49 - Measuring the bolts
08:20 - Creating picture component
10:33 - Placing the holes
14:13 - Using Tile Repeat to place the holes
16:47 - Making the “Scallops”
21:02 - Welding the Circles
21:54 - Rounding the corners
25:24 - Creating a Backer
25:57 - Using AutoLayout
In this video, we continue our exploration of Chicago Screws from last week, to create a Floating Picture Frame with Scalloped Edges. We use the Tile Repeat modifier to add circles around the frame. We also see a trick to using the Expand and Contract modifiers as a way to round the corners of a shape.
You can also use this template as a starting point for your project:
https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Scalloped-Picture-Frame-Live-Session-42-gOiZt8DCDpQr
Materials:
- Chicago Screws amazon.com/dp/B079Z44VYP
- Sign Standoffs amzn.to/3DHFSQ2
You can catch these videos live, and request topics for us to cover, on our facebook group at: facebook.com/groups/cuttle
You can find all the official Cuttle templates here:
https://cuttle.xyz/templates
And all of the Livestream projects at:
https://cuttle.xyz/livestream
Cuttle is a web-based design tool for laser cutting. https://cuttle.xyz
#CuttleQ&A
Contents:
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Inspiration
01:44 - Fasteners
04:44 - Initial Sketch
07:49 - Measuring the bolts
08:20 - Creating picture component
10:33 - Placing the holes
14:13 - Using Tile Repeat to place the holes
16:47 - Making the “Scallops”
21:02 - Welding the Circles
21:54 - Rounding the corners
25:24 - Creating a Backer
25:57 - Using AutoLayout
