Guides

Guides for laser makers

Practical know-how for lasering personalized products – from the file to the sale.

How to import an SVG into xTool Creative Space and assign layers

Import an SVG laser file into xTool Creative Space or xTool Studio: check the size, use colours as layers and assign cut, engrave and score correctly.

How to import an SVG into LightBurn: colours, layers and size

Import an SVG laser file into LightBurn: how LightBurn maps colours to layers, setting Line or Fill, checking the size and cutting inner shapes first.

Which wood to laser? Plywood, basswood and MDF compared

Which wood works for lasering ornaments, signs and gifts? Poplar and birch plywood, basswood and MDF compared – plus the key safety rules.

Slot-in stands: finding the right tolerance

Why a slot joint needs play, how to find your laser’s kerf and how to set the tolerance for the stands of the Tree of Life, Name House and Heart Puzzle.

Selling personalized laser products: licences, registration and product safety

Selling personalized laser products on Etsy or at markets: commercial use of files, EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) and what German sellers should know.

Laser Christmas gifts: 6 ideas and the right timing

Personalized Christmas gifts with a laser: 6 ideas from the name tree to the advent calendar – and why you should start preparing in autumn.