HomeArts and Crafts IdeasxTool M1 Ultra Review with 8 Quick Beginner Projects!
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In this post well show you:
What is the xTool M1 Ultra Machine?
The price difference is minimal and you get all the cool functionality of Inkjet printing.
Be sure to check out our full review and demonstration over on YouTube!
The xTool M1 Ultra is at the mid-level price point of all their models.
This machine is the most versatile with its unique 4-in-1 multi-functional capabilities.
xTool M1 Ultra Set Up
A step-by-step instruction booklet made setting up the machine very straight forward.
Next, we removed the internal items like the metal brackets, foam and stickers.
The hose was then extended towards a window for ventilation.
The xTool M1 Ultra connects your laptop either the USB cable provided or via WIFI Connection.
you might also initiate the Ultra from a mobile gadget.
Youll then connect it to the machine with either the USB cable provided or via WIFI Connection.
To load the software simply head to https://www.xtool.com/pages/software and pick the version that matches your machine gear.
Once installed you will open up the canvas which looks like this…
This is the command center from where youll tell your machine what to do.
We selected a turtle design from the shape options available.
Mark the area to be engraved by selecting the circle shape and choose points surrounding the keychain.
With the shape selected, choose the score (or engrave) output.
In our case, we used the default power and time tweaks.
Proceed with laser engraving and remove when complete.
Blade Cutting for Paper Crafting
Next we were keen to try the blade cutting.
We used the fine point blade to cut out a paper snowflake ornament.
Simply upload any image you want printed into Creative Space.
Choose a surface to print on such as 3mm basswood and then attach the Inkjet module.
Youd also use the multifunction carriage for the foil tip and deep cut blade.
Gold Embossing
Next we wanted to try out the gold foiling capabilities.
We uploaded a monogram design into Creative Space and then followed the prompts to change the tweaks.
Keeping the multifunction carriage in place, we inserted the embossing tip.
We used a faux leather wallet that came with our M1 Ultra materials pack.
To prep it we simply used some masking tape to secure the wallet onto a fabric grip mat.
And voila, the gold embossing looks so pretty when complete.
And there you go, in a few minutes weve created a cute custom shirt!
And the modular aspect allows you to add on functions as your budget permits.
Thank you to Makeblock for the opportunity to review the xTool M1 Ultra.
Were looking forward to using it for all sorts of upcoming projects and sharing them with you all.
Let us know if you have any questions about it.
What projects would you like us to make?
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