Easy Laser Craft to Sell: 3D Layered Name Shapes Tutorial

Are you looking for an easy and profitable craft to sell? In this video, we'll show you how to make laser-cut layered name shapes using Adobe Illustrator. These trendy and customizable designs are in high demand and sell well. Join us as we guide you through the process step by step. Don't forget to subscribe for more craft ideas and tutorials!
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[@DiabloHVAC]

I can't wait to do one of these for my grandson, but first I have to get some tiny hands. I laughed so hard when I saw that. Keep up the great work guys.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Haha, I'm glad the tiny hands made you laugh! They're definitely a must-have for any funny video. I'm sure your grandson will have a blast when you make one for him!

[@jesskakesllchorton4940]

OK!!!! The doll hands are hilarious 😂😂😂😂

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

The tiny hands are funny, right? Glad you thought they were hilarious too!

[@nwilliams1730]

I thought I was losing my mind! I had to put my glasses on and rewind several times. HILARIOUS! 😂

[@rachaeld2000]

Garrett’s name was a little longer and it looked like it was bigger than the actual cutting machine that you have. How did you connect them?

[@Truecrimequeen68]

I really like the way the name came out

[@roncarroll7122]

Great video. Now, if I can figure out how to do it in Inkscape.

[@bfulgham360]

Nice Tiny hands! Thank you for this project!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Haha, thanks! I guess my tiny hands come in handy for certain projects. Glad you liked it!

[@reedsmith5105]

I think this is my favorite video of yours that I've ever seen. will definitely work to recreate this and offer in my area. Thank you!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it inspiring. Best of luck with recreating it in your area!

[@karenhadden4980]

Cool project and great information! Love that the tiny hands made an appearance too❤️

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Haha, I couldn't resist bringing out the tiny hands! They just add that extra touch of entertainment to the video. Glad you liked it!

[@teresalacrone4776]

Love it cant wait to try it 🎉

[@shoregood8759]

So Cute! I think I will try it as a piggy bank with acrylic front.

[@krystenandrehenn5020]

That is amazing!!!! I can't wait to try this with my nephews name or my brother's last name. I love the lesson with Illustrator! I learned a lot.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Woohoo! I'm stoked that you're pumped to try this with your nephews' or brother's name. Illustrator is a game-changer, right? Let me know if you need any more tips or tricks along the way!

[@nikkithenailer8956]

Kim, girl you look amazing! Love the video.

[@katrinaflorea1679]

These are awesome! I made one for my nephew after watching your video!

[@HopeDesigns]

Love this

[@jegesmaci1298]

What a great video! Thank you so much for doing it! I also love the fact you used a laser and supplies that a lot of us have.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thanks a bunch for the love! I'm stoked that you enjoyed the video. We try to keep it small, but I love going big. Keep watching for more awesome content!

[@MandyMakesThat]

I was literally just looking for a tutorial on letter piggy banks and this came up! amazing you guys! you always know just what I need!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

No way! That's some crazy timing! We're stoked that our video was exactly what you were looking for. Have fun making those letter piggy banks!

[@andrewvanderweg5075]

Great video thanks. It would be great to see the same purely in Lightburn.

[@AmberRoomProductions]

I almost exclusively design in lightburn, this is totally doable. A lot of the 'duplicate' layer is making OUTLINES / Outward and Inward.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Hey Andrew! I did something real close to this using Lightburn in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r33Cqoxueq6isNUsi=uezH3LlQ04WJvJ-o

[@andrewvanderweg5075]

@@KimandGarrettmakeit awesome, thanks. I'll check it out

[@user-cd5qo8xn7g]

That’s so cool 👍👍 Who else thinks that Garret looks like Jim Carrey 😂😂😂😂

[@musicchickart7046]

Thank you so much for this video! I love you two and this is why. You help us so much and I’m so excited to try this myself. Thank you!!!!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

OMG, thank you sooo much! We're stoked that you loved the video and that it's got you excited to try something new. You're gonna crush it, we just know it! Let us see what you make!

[@meginmurphy9685]

Those are super cool!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you think they're cool!

[@Wendy_1206]

Love your video

[@dian3145]

Garrett, one of your best projects! Most vector programs have the back minus front and outline to object functions, so it is easy to translate to Inkscape or Corel. Thank you both for a great video!!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Your comment made my day! I'm really happy that you liked the project and found the video helpful. It's always great to know that my content is making a positive impact. Thank you for your support!

[@kevinandpennylct2415]

Love these. I only have Lightburn and free Inkscape but fun to see this.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

You can do this same thing in Lightburn, CreativeSpace or Inkscape, I am just most familiar with Illustrator. Pretty much the same actions, just different function names. I show something similar in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIO2Z3uGh7N1Y9ksi=QA8Oj5n5aHml5VQM

[@rudolfowalchonzo2356]

Cool. Thank you for your video. Greetings from Germany.

[@CreatIdea1]

so nice

[@stevepeer3694]

Love this Great idea and good video.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found the idea interesting.

[@AmberRoomProductions]

🙌🙌🙌 = 💀💀💀 Okay back from LMAO - GREAT great project! My 5 year old nephew asked me this week that he wanted to know how my laser worked. I told him we could make a project together, I think I will be making his name with Dinos or Creepy Crawlies - he will decide and I will be the coolest aunt in town!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Woohoo! I'm glad you had a great time watching the video! Making your nephew's name with Dinos or Creepy Crawlies sounds like a blast. You're gonna be the coolest aunt ever, no doubt about it. Can't wait to see the final project!

[@boruchlen]

Really cool! What machine did you make the larger sign on?

[@newfie062001]

I am new and lost when it comes to lasers. I have a LX1 20w never used yet. Just keep watching videos. What I want to know is are the settings the same in all lasers

[@jessetutterrow4320]

Good video, great idea for a product. I wish you would show the final product at the beginning so as you progress through the video, I can relate to what you are doing with the final product. Not all of us have access to, are trained in, or want to use illustrator.

[@MandyMakesThat]

They do! 0:04

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

You can do this same thing in Lightburn, CreativeSpace or Inkscape, I am just most familiar with Illustrator. Pretty much the same actions, just different function names. I show something similar in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIO2Z3uGh7N1Y9ksi=QA8Oj5n5aHml5VQM

[@shawnm4718]

Love all of your videos, do you paint the edges of your outdoor stuff like you did in this video? I’ve never picked up on that if you do I’ve always just seen you paint the faces. Thank you!!

[@darcykelly6199]

Great tutorial you made. I am just learning to get my head around doing this for myself. Where did you find the graphic for the bike and the music? Did you get different designs and group them into one file to add to the design? This is all new for me and always willing to learn new things.

[@tracywilliams61]

I agree with @dian3145 one of my favorites too! Could add some string lights to the inside and on the back, love the lights that are remote/Alexa controlled and come with adhesive and increase the price even more

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Totally agree with you and @dian3145! Adding string lights to the inside and back would take this product to a whole new level. Plus, the Alexa control sounds like a Game-Changer!

[@kaleek73]

Love this project! You both are awesome! Do you think my D1 Pro 10 watt be able to cut the 1/4 inch MDF? or would I need to upgrade to a higher watt diode or CO2?

[@prptink]

This is amazing!! Do you do personalized ones? I would love to buy one for my hubs for VDay, please? Thank you 😊 Stay blessed guys 🥰

[@FF119AM]

Can you do a video on how to do these in lightburn?

[@jerel2119]

I’m enjoying the videos! I have been looking for a new hobby, and cannot decide between laser, CNC, 3-D printing, etc. I am new to this world and also Blind do you have any suggestions?

[@QuiltersHandyman]

Really great video you two!! I would like to make one of those....or more than one. I am a ham radio guy....one of my several hobbies...and would like to use an image that include ham radio "things".What are those types of images called? I have learned that one needs to know the correct name of what you are searching for. Thanks again.

[@arnoldmoreno]

OMG! Thank you for making this video! These designs blew my mind and immediately made me want to start making myself some. I want to order some MDF and those paints from your shop. Wow!! So cool! Thank you again!! My question(s) is where did you find that musical clipart? Is it available in your shop for purchase?

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

OMG, thank you sooo much for your amazing comment! I'm seriously stoked that the designs blew your mind and got you all pumped up to start creating. That's what it's all about! 🙌 If you order some MDF and paints from my shop, you'll be unstoppable! Now, about that musical clipart... I found it on Canva.

[@reedsmith5105]

Far and away, my favorite video you've ever done. I've been thinking about it for a week and decided to try and follow along today. I'm new to AI but I'm getting there. However, i'm getting stuck at the 3.5m mark for erasing the overlap. My ai doesn't do what yours is in this spot. i don't get the larger round cursor and if i click on the overlaps, it just kind of creates a little dead spot. Any tip you'd could recommend? ThankS!

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

You can change the size of your cursor with the "bracket keys" to the right of P. The bigger area should help erase instead of just a dead spot. Let me know if this helps! ~garrett

[@reedsmith5105]

@@KimandGarrettmakeit that's cool. i didn't know how to resize the cursor and that part works but still getting the same behavior...just larger "dead spot.' I have a red stroke on a black fill and when i click with the erasor on those vectors, i just get the large white dead spot.

[@insalt54]

I love this and have tried for over a week to make it happen. Is there a tutorial using XCS? Can't merge Layer 3 and Layer 1 copy. Up until then everything works. Thank you for sharing all your projects. I've learned a whole lot and gotten so much inspiration. I use Affinity Designer and subscribed to Illustrator wanting to do this, but can't make it happen. Again, thank you.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

You are in luck! This week we did this in Lightburn and XCS! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppamgXykeKd6mbM&lc=UgyvNrOyiqEpv7fFpY54AaABAg

[@og8403]

what is better for long term hold, the glue or 3m double sided?

[@dupescraftingdesign7872]

What type of file are you using for.the layer with all the design? Like the music. I don't do AI but would live to learn how to do this

[@ginamariegarcia9461]

Can you do with the xtool software

[@angelajenkins9070]

I probably missed it, but is there a final clear coat or something like that?

[@ChadFlynt]

Thank you for sharing how you do this, I love everything you guys do. I am trying to do this for my son and having an issue. In AI when I add multiple images for the Layer 3 when I get to the part of Minus Front after Shift Clicking the images it only leaves one of the images I put in there. Even though when I shift click it is showing all of them highlighted. Is there something I am missing? Basically only leaving the image in one of the letters, getting rid of the rest.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Make sure your objects are ungrouped, then you might have to do a Minus front multiple times to clip all the pieces. Copy (ctrl+c) then Paste In Place (shift+ctrl+v) will come in handy when when the front piece disappears after Minus Front. I do a Minus Front then Paste In Place for the next clip.

[@ChadFlynt]

Thanks, will look into that, after trying to cut some I think I realize why it kept doing that just gotta figure out how to correct it. I was using a name with LE at the end and even with the unify or such it was keeping the L and the E separate so when I tried to do that step I guess since they weren't connected it would try and get rid of the rest. I did trim instead to get the job done but will have to see why it didn't join the L and the E together. Thanks again for everything.@@KimandGarrettmakeit

[@BGeorgeVideo]

When do you have to resize the original design for the size of the board?

[@ginamariegarcia9461]

Please show me how to do this with the xtool software

[@ginamariegarcia9461]

Hi I am new to lasering. I have an xtool S1 40w. I use their software. How can i do this using there software? I would love to learn.

[@adriennetovar1654]

Can you make this on the OM Polar?

[@clayscreativestudio]

Hi! Can you help me? Should I get the Omtech Polar or the xtool S1? Can’t afford the xtool P2 😊

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

What do you plan to use it for? If you don't plan you cut clear acrylic, I would say xTool S1.

[@JosephAirborne]

Will the S140watt cut that mdf board you have in this video?

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Absolutely! The S140watt is a beast, we were shocked how easy it gets through the MDF. We used it on MDF in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXbWgJyIgrqgjLM

[@kirstiegreen6557]

Great video, guys! Question: can the XTOOL P2 cut transparent acrylic? I have the xTOOL D1 Pro and considering upgrading.

[@JosephAirborne]

yes it can.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Hey there! Thanks for the compliment! And yes, the XTOOL P2 can cut through transparent acrylic like a hot knife through butter. Upgrade to it and you'll feel like a superhero with laser vision!

[@kirstiegreen6557]

LOL, thank you! Love you both.🥰🥰🥰🥰@@KimandGarrettmakeit

[@kirstiegreen6557]

☺@@JosephAirborne

[@andrewhayes8469]

how did you do the garrett one it looks bigger than the machine :)

[@necrosanct7467]

Where did that music pattern come from that's the center layer with all the details

[@PinkRibbionJayGee]

What was the pen used to touch up the black sides? I am just learning and having some issues with the sides being so black and get on everything how to you control that?

[@lauracavanaugh5610]

I have the xtool s1, can this be cut on that? I haven’t set it up yet so 0 experience. 😊

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Yes, absolutely

[@DazzlingDuchess__]

tried a dozen times to get that last 'minus front' to work - guessing my clipart isn't created the same as yours. it just wont trim at the boarder.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

If there are little not attached pieces of your clip art, you may need to ungroup your clip art before tat last minus front. Let me know if that works? ~garrett

[@jadetruly]

What is your laser bed size?

[@stayathomemomforever]

When I try to erase parts of the letter, mine turns white? It doesn't seem to erase. I can't figure it out.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

When the White area "clears" did it erase the part of the object?

[@rickpouley7561]

Could you use a S1 to cut these?

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

Yes, a S1 can definitely be used to cut these! The S140watt is a beast, we were shocked how easy it gets through the MDF. We used it on MDF in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXbWgJyIgrqgjLM

[@rickpouley7561]

Thanks you all.. Have a great Weeknd! @@KimandGarrettmakeit

[@natdiamond]

Can this be done entirely in lightburn?

[@natdiamond]

I have Photoshop CS5 and lightburn.No adobe illustrator.

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

YES! We just did it in this past week's video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppamgXykeKd6mbM

[@mybike1988]

How good is Garrett on a bmx bike?🤔

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

HA! I checked out your channel, you got me beat with the back and front flips. I am rusty, but I can still bar and 3 at 50. I have been to Woodward. I grew up riding POSH with Joe Rich, Chris Sales and Jay Lonergan.

[@scottvallie4495]

So I click on the paints and your sold out, ok I go to the manufacture website and there sold out now that's more than a coincidence, is you paint supplier out of business?

[@KimandGarrettmakeit]

We are having supply chain issues. The manufacture cannot ship until their temp is above freezing. We should be ready in 2 weeks.

[@gabzwilson2750]

Came here to see if this question was asked before. I would love to have an update on the paints please? I need all the colors so I’m waiting to place a large order

[@gabzwilson2750]

@@KimandGarrettmakeit please let us know

[@randyelizondo8951]

Cool .. but yeah $60 for that… no way

[@og8403]

what is your discord ch?