8 TIPS FOR PERFECT WOOD SIGNS WITH GLOWFORGE | EASY Way to Get Letters and Words Straight Every Time

[@MsLJHall-PhD]

As a beginner, I really, really appreciate you sharing these tips.They'll be so helpful for minecraft to look more professional

[@TJandSavannahsMom]

I'm super new to Glowforge and your video is so helpful. I'm totally running to your other videos.

[@ppazautomation]

Make more of these! Very cute at the end hahahahaha 😂

[@owatagi]

I never cease to be amazed at how much I can learn about my Glowforge simply by stumbling upon a recommended video on KZbin. I learned so much watching this. You’re a treasure. I’d love to see a course on Silhouette if you have a mind to.

[@KeepCalmandCraftOn]

Thank you so much for such kind words😊 Makes me very happy that my videos are helpful. Stay tuned for more. I have some Glowforge/Silhouette tutorials coming soon.

[@petemiller8737]

Great tips. Cheers Just an idea - trimming the double sided tape with a staple against the board edge is easy compared to scissors.

[@anthonysturrup8187]

Thanks for sharing.will definitely give a try as I do have silhouette biz edition

[@jenn_jenn_223]

This video is awesome! It was exactly what I wanted to see when getting ideas on how to paint my Glowforge signs! Thank you so much!

[@soursofke]

Thanks for sharing your tips! Great video, nicely done.

[@RedeemedWretch2011]

Great instructions!

[@KeepCalmandCraftOn]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful.

[@Henry-n7n8]

WOW!!!,, great tips, thanks for your time...

[@Henry-n7n8]

thanks for the heart, could you teach me how to do reverse engraving on the Glowforge? To get the background cut away, thanks

[@KeepCalmandCraftOn]

Anything that's filled with a color in your design will engrave. If there's just a line with no fill color, that line will cut.

[@darrylackerman2746]

I don't own a Glowforge yet, but watching how you make it look easy is getting me one more step closer to ownership.

[@KeepCalmandCraftOn]

I was TERRIFIED to start using it, but it really is easy to learn how to use. It's not so scary once you learn a few basics. You just have to dive in and play with it. (Use my referral code if you decide to get one and want to save 💰)

[@blueskyjax]

Wonderful tips thank you!

[@blueskyjax]

How do I buy the tape?

[@nancyhorton6900]

Could you share the name of the font that you used for "Lake House"? Thank you for the link for the adhesive, I have been wanting to try this.

[@LizFant]

Have you ever engraved painted wood and then paint in the engraving? I'm trying to do this for a sign.

[@heatherdplans37]

Great tips!

[@KeepCalmandCraftOn]

Thank you! Hope you learned some new ones you can use. 😊

[@Peterwfowler]

Thanks for this . Great content

[@olympiadalessandro9028]

I love this video and keep coming back to this one for reference! For the cutout letters, what material and thickness are you using? Thank you!

[@KeepCalmandCraftOn]

Oh, I love hearing that you're finding this video so helpful! I use a white 1/8" MDF for my letters so I don't have to paint them. It also comes in black now! The link is in the description to H&H Creations Tampa where I purchase it.

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

I believe I just commented on an ornaments video where you introduced me to the 3M product. In case it wasn't you, wanted to know your experience with how well the 3M product holds up in outdoors environment. Thank you again - just subscribed sine I am new to lasers. All of my previous experience was CNC work.

[@KeepCalmandCraftOn]

The 3M has held up very well on the door hanger sign I've hung on my front door. It gets direct sunlight on it, but is covered by my porch so it's not in all the elements. But the lettering was not going anywhere! I actually had to pry it off when I decided to change something on my sign. I'm very happy with it's durability.

[@RobSandstromDesigns]

@@KeepCalmandCraftOn thank you for the follow-up

[@mindy1208]

Good morning. Can you share the link for the double sided tape? I cannot find in the comments.

[@tereasamoya-mendez3455]

Thanks for the information! Can you tell me how you created the silhouette of the lake? We have friends that live at High Rock Lake and I would love to make a similar sign for them.

[@KeepCalmandCraftOn]

You're welcome! Just go to Google maps to get the shape of the lake. Then I trace it in Silhouette Studio to create the SVG.

[@lamairepr]

Very Nice! I’m new to the laser, I have an ORTUR LM2 Pro to mess around with. Looking at the Glow Forge, have you had any issues and if so how is the customer support. Thanks again for sharing!

[@KeepCalmandCraftOn]

I've had my Glowforge for over a year, and I've not had any problems. So I can't speak to customer support because I haven't had to use it. But I will say that there are so many helpful forums out there and FB groups of Glowforge users that you can always find information for something you may be having trouble doing. If you decide to get a Glowforge, be sure to use my referral code in the description box of my Glowforge tutorials to save up to $500 on your Glowforge.

[@snlphan1472]

Is glowforge pro easy to use on the computer? I am going to get one and refer you.

[@KeepCalmandCraftOn]

Thank you for choosing to use my referral code! Simply click on the referral link in the description box and it will automatically apply the discount in your cart. I was TERRIFIED before I got my Glowforge. I had no idea what to do. I look back now and laugh, because in just over a year, I've learned so much. I use Silhouette Studio for all my designing and just import my designs into the Glowforge software. Super easy! There are also a ton of places you can get files ready to go straight in the Glowforge app so you can get to making things right away. There's some learning involved, but it's not hard. You got this!!!

[@snlphan1472]

@@KeepCalmandCraftOn Thank you for the information im just waiting on a quote from glowforge they have a deal going on and just waiting on that and will put your referral link down.

[@snlphan1472]

I just Purchased my glowforge Pro . Please lmk if they gave you your money.

[@sandyrichardson209]

How strong is the two sided tape?

[@KeepCalmandCraftOn]

VERY! Once it's pressed down, it's DOWN and not going anywhere. I highly recommend it. It's worth every penny.

[@nvstigate4235]

Sorry to be a grammar cop, but this might be helpful for future signs. If you're telling people that The Reimans live in a place called "Lake House," you don't need the apostrophe. It's two nouns in a row. If you're telling them that this is the lake house the Reimans own, it's The Reimans', because their name is now an adjective. If the family's name ends with an 's' and they live there, you'd use an apostrophe followed by another 's', The Jones's, and if you're saying they own the house, it's The Jones'. The difference is between the nature of the name being used, whether it's the possessing people or an adjective describing the possessed thing. By saying "The Reiman's" you're actually saying that there's one person named or titled 'Reiman' who owns the house, as in "The King's Castle" being a place Charles controls even if he doesn't live there.

[@tbutterbaugh10]

Hello, The double sided adhesive link takes me to a facebook page. Is that correct? I would like to order some, but I am uncertain if this is a store or just a facebook page. Thank you

[@KeepCalmandCraftOn]

Yes, the FB page is correct, but the 3M is not on there as of now. I messaged the owner and she said the 3M is out of stock currently. But if you're in the US, she can ship it to you in 7-10 days directly from the supplier. Just message her on FB. Here's a link to her FB group where she has a lot more products available than on the regular FB page. facebook.com/groups/383000172680694/?ref=share_group_link

[@rightathomeshop.]

Hi Stephanie! Thanks for the tips. Quick question: for the polycyclic, did you apply two coats, sanding in between, or just one? And did you find the alcohol to have any effect on the finish when you went to wipe off the char marks? I used an alcohol wipe and found that it left streaks in the finish. Thanks for your help!

[@KeepCalmandCraftOn]

I do 1 coat of polycrylic. I never have a problem with the alcohol leaving streaks, but I don't use an alcohol wipe. I just pour alcohol on a microfiber cloth. Not sure if that's the difference.

[@MichellKaulGirlinAir]

I haven’t purchased the tape yet…I use spray gorilla glue…have you tried it? Im so afraid the tape won’t hold up

[@KeepCalmandCraftOn]

@@MichellKaulGirlinAir I've not tried the spray glue, but I do know the tape holds up GREAT! I tried to pull up some wording on a front door hanger that had been hanging in the direct sunlight for months and it did not want to come off. It wasn't going anywhere without a lot of prying. I couldn't save the word because it had to come off in pieces because it was on there so good.