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The xTool M1 has a CO2 laser which lets you engrave and cut hundreds of different materials.

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Winter Sign

vinyl, paper).

For this project were using xTools Creative Space software and the built in fonts.

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Materials Needed for this Upcycling Project

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Then just insert the housing back into the cutting/laser head.

Upcycled home sign made from a platter and decorated with ribbon, snowflakes, napkins and glitter.

To cut vinyl you will need to position the Light Grip mat into the compartment.

Be sure to remove the plastic sheets on the back and then front to expose the adhesive surface.

Next, position your vinyl sheet onto the mat and end the lid of the xTool M1.

Upcycled home sign made from a platter and decorated with ribbon, snowflakes, napkins and glitter.

fire up the xTool Creative Space software.

snag the Text tool and punch in the word home.

I also added a Rectangle shape around the phrase to help with weeding.

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I selected both pieces and clicked Group.

Click Process and then Start.

Your machine will start cutting!

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Using the weeding tool, peel away the excess vinyl around the word and discard.

Set aside until ready to use.

Paint the surface of the platter in a white chalky paint.

Upcycled home sign made from a platter and decorated with ribbon, snowflakes, napkins and glitter.

Leave it to dry fully before proceeding.

Pull apart the paper napkin to just the single printed ply.

Trim around the design of the napkin and discard the remaining paper pieces.

Upcycled home sign made from a platter and decorated with ribbon, snowflakes, napkins and glitter.

Leave the sealer to dry fully.

Next, apply the home vinyl cut out to the sign.

Gently rub the vinyl to help it stick.

Hand holding an XTool cutter.

Next, create a large bow to place above the home lettering.

Use a hot glue gun to secure it in place.

Hang the sign to enjoy!

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An Upcycled Home Sign with xTool M1

Materials

Instructions

Removing the protective tip from the XTool needle.

Removing the protective tip from the XTool needle.

Inserting the needle into the XTool cutter.

Inserting the needle into the XTool cutter.

Setting up the XTool machine.

Setting up the XTool machine.

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XTool machine cutting a vinyl phrase.

XTool machine cutting a vinyl phrase.

Vinyl cut out of the word “home”.

Vinyl cut out of the word “home”.

Thrift store platter with a picture of a rooster.

Thrift store platter with a picture of a rooster.

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Close up of an upcycled home sign made from a platter and decorated with ribbon, snowflakes, napkins and glitter.

Close up of an upcycled home sign made from a platter and decorated with ribbon, snowflakes, napkins and glitter.

Close up of decorative ribbon made into a bow.

Close up of decorative ribbon made into a bow.

Close up of upcycled home sign made from a platter and decorated with ribbon, snowflakes, napkins and glitter.

Close up of upcycled home sign made from a platter and decorated with ribbon, snowflakes, napkins and glitter.

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Winter Sign

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Christmas Sign

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Framed Christmas Sign

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Penguin Family

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Farmhouse SIgn

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Collage showing before and after of a decorated home sign.

Collage showing before and after of a decorated home sign.

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