How to Create a Jig to Laser Engrave Pencils // Plus Laser Tips & Tricks for Custom Pencils

Over 4 years ago I made my first Pencil Jig for my Laser and I finally created an updated jig that uses efficiency and speed to MAXIMIZE your laser for the most PROFIT. This week I show you exactly how to create a jig yourself, make your own custom pencils, and how I break down the profit margin for these exact laser engraved pencils.
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Sharing laser hacks tips and tricks how to use your Trotec laser.

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

Alright, tell me what other laser videos you want to see 👀 ❤

[@CharlesUnderwood]

Do laser swords count? oh wait, you don't call 'em like that. sorry!

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

@@CharlesUnderwood 😆 I'm thinking something very Princess Bride for a laser wooden sword 😄

[@TheDwilliams1000]

A video about making keychains! Yay

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

@@TheDwilliams1000 great idea! Some colored filled acrylic would be fun 🙏🏼

[@TheDwilliams1000]

@@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood Awesome

[@TheDwilliams1000]

Hey there Nicole. It's David from DW Creations 3D Prints and Laser Engravings. Glad you are making more videos!

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

Hey David thanks so much! I'm happy to be making them 💓

[@IamMerryjane]

I just started following you ,and I love you like I been knowing you lol! Love your spirit. Keep the great videos coming!

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

Sweet Merryjane 🥰🥰 I appreciate you right back. Sending all my love to you ❤!

[@threadtatts2959]

Loved watching your creative process on this! Those pencils came out perfect! 👏👏👏👏 I’d love to see what you can do with leather. Specifically tassels - I have some dope leather purse backpacks I am completely customizing. I am trying to source long - 7” fringe tassels but I’m having a heck of a time finding them. Happy to purchase to sponsor the video! 😎

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

Oh this sounds fun. I could make you a sample. Could you email me your logo pretty please pretty lady?

[@darcyross9995]

Great Video. Really helpful, and you and your daughter really made me laugh with your joking around.😄

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

thanks Darcy, she and I get along nice :)

[@ruftime]

Thank you Nikole! Nice stuff! I use Lightburn on my DIY 1300x900 laser❤️

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

😍That sounds like a large laser bed! I have laser bed envy 😆

[@ilocomocomediaentertainmen7425]

Since you asked nicely... For sure I'll help you grow and subscribe

[@billholder253]

Why not take the pencils from one group, rotate them 180° to where the erasers are now towards the center of the board. Then take the other group of pencils are repeat the same process. Will need to flip the name template upside down for the upper group and reposition them. For the lower group name template, just reposition them as well. The distance traveling between engravings has been greatly reduced. Just a thought...

[@melissagonzales3038]

Want to buy your wood jig pencil holder from easy shop were do I go

[@BoriquaRM]

"Dust thou want to be my jig-pusher-outer? I will pay thee in food..." Love it!

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

Ha! She did so well in jumping into character too

[@omarbuildsit]

Amazing job Nicole! 💯💯

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

Appreciate you thank you!

[@yessicajessica]

I like your idea. You just have to do each column in a different color so the laser runs each column separately and avoids tracking over the blank space between each pencil.

[@Nyxxgaming25]

I want this kind of pen bedding but cant work on my laser because i dont have air assist to prevent smokey.

[@patrickc5188]

Would the engrave time be reduced if you turned the top row of pencils around so the names are in the middle of the jig.

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

Smart, yes, I see what you see. You must be an engineer :)

[@leftyswoodshop2965]

What a cool process. I really want a laser now!

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

I get laser envy too :)

[@CharlesUnderwood]

Thanks for this entertaining tips & tricks. I almost needed subtitles for ye olde english parts. I remember when laser cutting wood it always smelled smokey. Do you have an air filter (or something like that) in your cutter?

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

Ha! Ye did very well, and yes, my laser is hooked up to an exhaust outside my front window 🙂

[@tonirobinson9501]

Thanks so much for this video! Can you explain the reason for putting the back board on?

[@grumpywoodchucker]

11:10 ....that transition! :)

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

😄😍❤ That got me all excited too 😆

[@janegonzalez9921]

Could You engrave crayon the same way?

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

Yes, but I don't know how it would come out. You'd want it fast so it doesn't melt, and to pick a font that is easily read. Try it! Let me know :)

[@saracartwright150]

What laser did you start out with ? Is there any you recommend

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

Hi, I started with the same laser I have 7 years later. My Trotec Speedy 300 80 watt. I recommend them or Epilog because of the life they have with little to no issues.

[@latishabanks26]

I'm super interested in how to make your black acrylic wall

[@stevesmith4771]

Your link to the etsy isnt working! A great video.

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

Thanks for letting me know ❤ I'm working on fixing it now 🙂

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

Link is working now :) Thanks again

[@marvinons1863]

Hi nice , what kind of co2 laser do you use

[@robloxfun9921]

hey mom love u great job

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

Love you 😘

[@unicornsprinkles183]

Very informative, thank you! The pencils are so cute. Could you also use a set-up like this for other things like pens?

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

Why yes! 😄 Pens, pencils, straws 😘

[@prototypeeight9503]

how long does it take for the gold to dry?

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

It says 45 minutes but I usually wait 24 hours

[@karadanvers6136]

The first section music was dramatically less appealing than the second section. The second section of the video was awesome 😎 the music and the editing. First portion of video 4/10. Second part 10/10. Especially bc the pace picked up for viewers like me who have short attn span :) but good information I like how you thoroughly explained your process! Thank you I’m going to try it. 🎉

[@creativespaceacademyplc]

Love it lol 😆

[@jaskakkar4356]

Hi, Can you do metal engraving signs,

[@NYBgould]

Great video Nickole! In the interest of efficiency, you may be able to save even a little more time if you group your engravings by shape, rather than run across the whole bed back and forth. I know this option exists in Lightburn. Looking forward to more of your videos!

[@sublimationman]

I have a suggestion for your videos, cut the music volume 25%-50%. Hard to hear you talk over the loud background music sometimes.

[@NickoleDavisRepnmyhood]

Really appreciate the feedback thank you, I'll try the lower percentage

[@VengD]

I mean... You can easily make more profit, by buying bulk... If this is something you do quite a lot, I'd look into buying bulk from somewhere like China. You'll have to do some quality control, and check each pencil for cracks and stuff... Kind of quality control, a seller do for you on Amazon. I use quite a lot of MDF. Used to buy it from the local hardware store, who sells smaller sheets of 80x120cm instead of the standard 120x240cm. Isn't very expensive at all... Till I found a seller in China. I can get 6 sheets there, for the same price as 1 here at home. MDF sheets are quite tough, when stacked, but it does happen that I'll get a piece I can't use. But I still practically got 4 free sheets. So yeah... If it's about making the most profit, look into importing bulk.