Well, we have the answer for you.

If you are looking for a gift for him, try a coaster that is engraved by YOU!

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Upcycled Home Sign

A Great Gift for Dad From the Heart!

That time of year is coming again!

Not that we need a gift to tell someone that we love them.

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Gifts are just one of the many ways we can celebrate events such as Valentines and Fathers Day.

This coaster is truly a unique item.

And it was super easy to make with ourxTool M1 laser engraver at home.

Engraved slate coaster leaning on a potted plant.

Were happy to share thefree Fathers Day SVGwhich has four different phrases to use.

you might readour full disclosure policy here.

pop launch the xTool Creative Space Software and click Image.

Engraved slate coaster leaning on a potted plant.

Find the SVG file you plan to use on your gear and press open.

This will add your design on to the Creative Space canvas.

Click off of the design to ungroup all of the elements.

A dark gray slate coaster engraved with the phrase “Dad you’re the rock our family leans on” on a light wood surface surrounded by office supplies.

Delete any that you dont want to use.

tap on the Shape Tool and add any other elements such as a heart.

Use the handles to rotate and resize the heart and move it in place.

A dark gray slate coaster engraved with the phrase “Dad you’re the rock our family leans on” on a light wood surface surrounded by office supplies.

On the right panel of the Creative Space Canvas pick the Laser Flat function.

Next use the drop down to go for the material Rock Coaster.

This will load the appropriate controls.

Photo frame gift idea for dad with a vinyl phrase reading “Dad you’re a rock star!”. The frame has small pebbles all around it.

Select your entire design and tap the Engrave tab.

This will fill in and engrave the entire design.

For the heart, choose Score which will engrave just the outline of the design.

Photo frame gift idea for dad with a vinyl phrase reading “Dad you’re a rock star!”. The frame has small pebbles all around it.

pop fire up xTool M1 lid and place your slate coaster inside the compartment.

Select your whole design and reposition it to be on your coaster.

Press Process and then Start on the next screen.

Xtool M1 box on a desk.

Push the flashing blue button on the machine and watch the engraving magic happen!

After a few minutes youll have a beautiful slate coaster to gift to the special dad in your life!

Make just one or a whole set that hell be overjoyed to receive.

Xtool M1 box on a desk.

Become aSustain My Craft Habit insiderto receive fun freebies!

Ive used the xTool M1 to make thisupcycled home signand this kraft paper night light (coming soon).

you’re free to watch the full tutorial for both of them overon our YouTube channel!

Ungrouping the words in Xtool creative space program.

And there you have it!

If you try it, double-check to tell us and show it off!

Tag us onFacebookorInstagram we cant wait to see it!

Ungrouping the words in Xtool creative space program.

Dads are super important, and we join you in celebrating these special days with them.

I hope the day is wonderful!

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Using the shape tool button to add a shape into the Xtool creative space.

Using the shape tool button to add a shape into the Xtool creative space.

Adjusting the heart shape.

Adjusting the heart shape.

Using the engraving tab to prepare the Xtool machine.

Using the engraving tab to prepare the Xtool machine.

Hand placing a rock slate coaster into the machine.

Hand placing a rock slate coaster into the machine.

Xtool M1 machine engraving a slate coaster.

Xtool M1 machine engraving a slate coaster.

Hand holding an engraved slate coaster Father’s Day gift idea.

Hand holding an engraved slate coaster Father’s Day gift idea.

Hand holding an engraved slate coaster as an example of a Father’s Day gift idea.

Hand holding an engraved slate coaster as an example of a Father’s Day gift idea.

Engraved slate coaster that reads “Dad You’re the Rock our Family Leans on” next to a coffee mug.

Engraved slate coaster that reads “Dad You’re the Rock our Family Leans on” next to a coffee mug.

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