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Big Blue Laser Designs
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 17 พ.ค. 2019
My name is Mark and I've been a web and graphic designer for years - but when I got my first laser (a Glowforge) in 2017, I fell in love with it right away! I've always loved teaching and enjoy teaching technology via video, so I knew early on that I wanted to start a channel to teach other laser owners how to use their Glowforge as well as how to design things for it.
This channel will be mainly for the beginners who just got a laser or who are just venturing into programs like Illustrator. My skill set is always growing, so these videos will be a journey for me as well.
If you're an advanced designer with tools like Illustrator, this probably isn't the channel for you. But if you're just getting started, I look forward to helping you create cool things!
This channel will be mainly for the beginners who just got a laser or who are just venturing into programs like Illustrator. My skill set is always growing, so these videos will be a journey for me as well.
If you're an advanced designer with tools like Illustrator, this probably isn't the channel for you. But if you're just getting started, I look forward to helping you create cool things!
Need to Roll Back to an Older Version of WeCreat MakeIt? No Problem!
Are you having trouble with something due to the latest update of WeCreat MakeIt and want to roll back to an older version? No problem! Go to WeCreat.com/pages/software and scroll down to the bottom. There you'll see the last 4 versions you can download and install instead of the most recent one.
Mark // BigBlueLaserDesigns
My Mission: "To help beginning and busy laser owners create great things faster!"
• Website: bigbluelaserdesigns.com/
• Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/bigbluelaserdesigns
• Become a VIP! bigbluelaserdesigns.com/collections/vip-early-access
Mark // BigBlueLaserDesigns
My Mission: "To help beginning and busy laser owners create great things faster!"
• Website: bigbluelaserdesigns.com/
• Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/bigbluelaserdesigns
• Become a VIP! bigbluelaserdesigns.com/collections/vip-early-access
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Combining Shapes to Make Custom Shapes Using WeCreat MakeIt
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Sometimes you need to make a custom shape to cut with your laser. If you're using WeCreat's MakeIt program, you can make many different things by combining basic shapes like rectangles and circles and using the features under the Merge function at the top of the workspace. Here I am showing a quick way to make a shape that Diana asked about in the WeCreat Facebook Group. Hope it helps more peop...
Project Intro: Layered Cross Set
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This video introduces our set of 4 Layered Crosses. Be sure to check out the other videos in the listing as well. You can buy the set to cut on your laser here: bigbluelaserdesigns.com/collections/most-popular/products/layered-crosses-set-of-4 Mark // BigBlueLaserDesigns My Mission: "To help beginning and busy laser owners create great things faster!" • Website: bigbluelaserdesigns.com/ • Etsy:...
Project Intro: Decorative Book Box
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Want a fun and stylish way to store anything from mini-figs to photos to knick-knacks? This Decorative Book Box file design might be just the ticket! The book is 7.6” x 9” x 2” and can either be open inside or have a set of shelves (see more pics in the listing). NOTE: This design is only available for my December VIP Subscribers and will be available for everyone else to purchase starting Janu...
Connecting Letters and Making Text Thicker using MakeIt from WeCreat
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If you're using MakeIt from WeCreat, one of the things you'll want to know how to do is to connect letters in text that aren't naturally connected and also how to thicken text that's too thin and brittle to cut nicely. Mark // BigBlueLaserDesigns My Mission: "To help beginning and busy laser owners create great things faster!" • Website: bigbluelaserdesigns.com/ • Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/bigblu...
Connecting Unconnected Text Using WeCreat's MakeIt
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If you have a WeCreat laser, you're familiar with using MakeIt to control your laser and to create various designs. In this short tutorial I will show you how to type out some cursive text and to connect all of the letters so that it cuts out as a single piece. Mark // BigBlueLaserDesigns My Mission: "To help beginning and busy laser owners create great things faster!" • Website: bigbluelaserde...
Live Intro to the DIY Awards Set
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This set was initially only available to my VIP Subscribers, but now it's available to everyone! bigbluelaserdesigns.com/collections/all/products/diy-awards-set Mark // BigBlueLaserDesigns My Mission: "To help beginning and busy laser owners create great things faster!" • Website: bigbluelaserdesigns.com/ • Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/bigbluelaserdesigns • Become a VIP! bigbluelaserdesigns.com/coll...
File Overview: Cross Set
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This video is a walk-though of the files for my Set of 4 Crosses. It'll be available to purchase starting December 15, 2024. bigbluelaserdesigns.com/collections/all/products/layered-crosses-set-of-4 Mark // BigBlueLaserDesigns My Mission: "To help beginning and busy laser owners create great things faster!" • Website: bigbluelaserdesigns.com/ • Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/bigbluelaserdesigns • Beco...
Quick Assembly: Cross 1
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This video shows how to assemble Cross #1 in my Set of 4 Crosses. The set is currently available for my November 2024 VIP Subscribers and will be available for the public to purchase starting December 15, 2024. bigbluelaserdesigns.com/collections/all/products/layered-crosses-set-of-4 Mark // BigBlueLaserDesigns My Mission: "To help beginning and busy laser owners create great things faster!" • ...
Welding Text to a Circle In MakeIt
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Mark // BigBlueLaserDesigns My Mission: "To help beginning and busy laser owners create great things faster!" • Website: bigbluelaserdesigns.com/ • Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/bigbluelaserdesigns • Become a VIP! bigbluelaserdesigns.com/collections/vip-early-access
Project Intro: "Puppy Kisses Fix Everything" Laser Cut Sign Set
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Any dog lover knows the truth: "Puppy Kisses Fix Everything." This adorable little 2-layer sign set comes with 42 different breed options that are all ready for you to cut on your laser for yourself, family, friends, or customers. The set will be available to the public starting November 22, 2024. bigbluelaserdesigns.com/collections/all/products/puppy-kisses-fix-everything-sign-set-32-dog-breed...
Project Intro: Layered Christmas Tree Ornaments
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This set of Christmas Tree Layered Ornaments is so simple but so fun! It comes with 2 tree styles, a wider and a thinner one. And each style comes with several options with hanging rings on the top, the bottom, both, or neither. Those options allow all kinds of combinations! Use it as a single layer, 2 layer, or 3 layer. Use different materials from painted MDF to finished wood or even paper! T...
Project Intro: Retro Record Player Smart Speaker Holder (Echo Dot, Google Home Mini)
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MAKE YOUR SMART SPEAKER LOOK COOL! Millions of us have smart speakers like the Echo Dots or Google Home Minis and millions more are getting them for Christmas, so this design is PERFECT for anyone who wants to give their device some personality and pizzazz! The top of this cute, retro 70s inspired record player comes off revealing a space inside for your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th generation Echo Dot or ...
Quick Assembly: Gentle Giants / Whale Shark / 2 Layer Version
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Quick Assembly: Gentle Giants / Whale Shark / 2 Layer Version
Quick Assembly: Gentle Giants / Whale Shark / 4 Layer Version
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Quick Assembly: Gentle Giants / Whale Shark / 4 Layer Version
Determining Slot Size and Adjusting for Kerf Using a Slot Sizer
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Determining Slot Size and Adjusting for Kerf Using a Slot Sizer
How to Make Connected Text with an Offset Path Using xTool's XCS
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How to Make Connected Text with an Offset Path Using xTool's XCS
How to Make Connected Text with an Offset Path Using Lightburn
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How to Make Connected Text with an Offset Path Using Lightburn
How to Make Connected Text with an Offset Path using Adobe Illustrator
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How to Make Connected Text with an Offset Path using Adobe Illustrator
Project Intro: Layered Trailer Scenes Set
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Project Intro: Layered Trailer Scenes Set
Project Intro: Layered Mushroom Fairy Scene
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Project Intro: Layered Mushroom Fairy Scene
Project Intro: Bonsai Tree Coaster Holder
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Project Intro: Bonsai Tree Coaster Holder
Using XTool XCS to Make a Standing Letter with a Slotted Base
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Using XTool XCS to Make a Standing Letter with a Slotted Base
Project Preview: Sci-Fi Smart Speaker Holder
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Project Preview: Sci-Fi Smart Speaker Holder
Thanks again Mark for your great advice. I purchased a K40 several years ago from omtech and tried to upgrade it with the monport controller and now I cannot get it to work. I will go at again but I just felt overwhelmed. I do have a 5 and a 10 watt diode laser but wanted to cut more with the c02 and engrave with the diodes. Happy New Year to you and your family
Thanks so much for your words of wisdom Mark, as a sole proprietor you tend to take on jobs just to pay the bills. I think once you have that financial margin it gives you greater freedom to say no. Happy New Year to you and your family, and may God continue to bless the work of our hands.
My laser has speed, power, and frequency. Does yours have that and if so when do you mess with that? I have only been able to do plastic and medals that have some kind of finish on them (I can get a product to use when it’s bare but it’s pricy and don’t love using that). I have not been able to do things like wood or leather and I really want to learn how to do everything. Any advice on the frequency as well as other items? For leather I have gotten it to do burn patches but never anything substantial. Same with wood.
I don’t have any lasers that use frequency as one of the settings, so I can’t speak to that, unfortunately.
My laser has speed, power, and frequency. Does yours have that and if so when do you mess with that? I have only been able to do plastic and medals that have some kind of finish on them (I can get a product to use when it’s bare but it’s pricy and don’t love using that). I have not been able to do things like wood or leather and I really want to learn how to do everything. Any advice on the frequency as well as other items? For leather I have gotten it to do burn patches but never anything substantial. Same with wood.
I am new to Laser engraving and cutting, I have been watching so many video looking for this information. You explained everything in a simple way that made it easy to understand. Thank you.
You’re welcome! So glad I could help!
Love this! Thank you so much!!!
incredible tutorial!!! Thank you
I purchased the set. Can't wait to cut and build.
Thanks Mark! They’re gorgeous!
It's really useful!
' ... at a shallower depth ... ' :)
Thank you. Great video. I just asked this question in another video I watched
Glad I could help! I teach things related to kerf ALL the time in my Facebook Group and have several more videos there in the Featured Posts. Https://facebook.com/groups/bigbluelaserdesigns/
How do you create a stand if you want to set it on a table. Thanks
A stand for a Christmas Tree ornament? You could make it a simple circle with a slot in it that the tree trunk sits in. That would be quick and easy.
@ no a small rectangle on a piece of wood
@@dejacks6981 sorry. Don’t know what that means. But you could cut a rectangle instead of a circle, of course. Same thing with a different shape.
Great tutorial
Thank you again!
This is fantastic! Well done and thank you for the tutorial!
You’re welcome! I hope it helps!
Thank you for this video and all the others you create. You are a life changer. God bless.
Thanks for your help!!
So, to cut 1/8 plywood, what speed and power? I've tried multiple different ways and it's burning it like crazy 4:48
Hi! I don’t have any data to answer that. What laser? Wattage?
Today is 12-18 and I can't find them to buy them on your site or etsy. Are they VIP only?
Hi! Today is November 18. 🤓
Good morning Mark.. Love your awards!
Good morning from Albuquerque, New Mexico 💜
Goooooood morning!
Hi new to this my question is what’s the difference between group subtract and weld? If you can explain ty 😊
It will be December before these crosses are available?
Correct. My VIP Subscribers get all of my new designs free with their subscription and 30 days before everyone else, so these will be available in December.
how to control power of the laser on grbl?
Jus started out with my xtool was great info
Thank you for making this very informative video. Really helped me out.
Glad it was helpful!
Crystal Lyons
Mark, what kind of program is Makeit?
should you change the sizes to the end boxes on the top also right
These are just too cool... Thank you Mark!!
Can you show in photoshop
I love these!!!!
I think shallower was the word you were looking for. Nice video btw.
4658 Michele Glens
Gosh I was having trouble with getting a cut but now knowing a bit more I can get the cuts I need!!!!❤❤Thanks a bunch🤎
You are so welcome! I love hearing that it helped!
Very nice video. Can you update it for XCS 2.1.12?
Sure. I’ll check out what has changed.
Thank you. You answered my question on how to make engraving darker.
Beautiful
Making changes!
I just wanna say I got in on the last 15 and I'm gonna start watching ❤
Awesome! So sorry for the tech stuff at the beginning and the allergies throughout! 😂
Gracias ❤
Too funny.. Just how many options? LOL
Haha! Apparently I have no idea.
Love your blooper reel!!
Haha! Thank you! I screw up SO many times on these before I get them mostly right.
@@BigBlueLaserDesigns that just makes you a real person like the rest of us!! I probably start my lives over 3 times before I get on a roll.
Ok so, my issue is that i have a 20 0z black stainless yeti tumbler and settings are at 100 p, 70-80 s. The first line of engravements come out perfect but the bottom words set on the bottom are darkened. Look like a Carmel color? What is causing this. All settings are confirmed before framing and starting.
Thank you thank you! Such a great video.
Hope it helps!
c o o l
Straight forward and nice tutorial