How to Design Christmas Ornaments in Adobe Illustrator

[@kokofeliu17]

Happy Holidays love your channel.

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thank you!

[@RobertJohnsonLasers]

Thanks Nick!!

[@Sid629]

Thanks for the tips sir!

[@bryanvan1929]

Another awesome video, thanks for the most informative content I've seen!!

[@BuildDadBuild]

Thanks, brother! Cheers

[@yep989]

awesome video, thank you so much. I learned few things from illustrator. the question is why did you use masking tape?

[@BuildDadBuild]

To reduce the burn on the edges.

[@chrisneufeld4485]

Love your videos !! I’m just getting started using the xtool d1 laser bug have a question for you… what kind of tape do you use to stop the over burn while burning the cut outs ? Been looking can’t find out what works best

[@BuildDadBuild]

Masking tape

[@curtgroen2712]

You might want to try using some gorilla duct tape to pull the remnants of your masking tape off the face of your intricate project to like that.

[@BuildDadBuild]

I like it! Thanks for the tip!

[@caramolloy6338]

We love your videos. What is the best type of wood to use for cutting and laser engraving ornaments? Any recommendations on where to buy these materials? Thanks so much!

[@BuildDadBuild]

I mainly use cherry, birch and walnut. Check out this online dealer. Great prices and fast shipping. ocoochhardwoods.com/ Cheers

[@caramolloy6338]

@@BuildDadBuild Thank you so much! We really appreciate the info! We have learned alot from you about laser engraving :)

[@JeffWaldronArcade]

I just got a 20W D1 pro. I cut my first wood with it and I really don’t know what to do with the soot. When handling the part I cut it just rubbed all over with my fingers. And it smelled really bad. Is there a recommended post process that you follow to clean parts up?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Isopropyl alcohol.

[@JeffWaldronArcade]

@@BuildDadBuild you wipe down the parts with it, especially the edges? Or do you do a quick rinse?

[@ryanrdiy]

What kind of wood and what thickness are you using here?

[@BuildDadBuild]

1/8th inch

[@vincentlekei1969]

Hi I got a Pergear Laserstorm S5 for Christmas. Can laserbox software work on it ?

[@BuildDadBuild]

No. Try Lightburn.

[@vincentlekei1969]

@@BuildDadBuild okay thanks

[@thatonegamer2709]

Can you upload your own art work to lightburn or the xtool app.? I have a drawing tablet and i have a ton of line work and what not that if like to laser on a few tumblers...if possible

[@BuildDadBuild]

Absolutely!

[@mjones53]

Thanks for the videos. I just got mine and I'm having a hard time getting it to cut through even the small pieces of included wood. I have the 10w any help would be appreciated as Xtool has zero customer support. What cutting setting did you use there and what material ? Thanks!

[@BuildDadBuild]

My first thought would be do you have it focused correctly. Those settings are the settings for 5mm basswood...I believe. I've slept since that video. LOL Also check out the xTool D1 Facebook group. Lots of smart folks there that can help! facebook.com/groups/xtoold1 Cheers

[@mjones53]

@@BuildDadBuild yep using wrong settings thank you !

[@rbfriesen]

How do you like that spoil board still? I don’t have honeycomb yet and wonder if this is just as good

[@BuildDadBuild]

It works totally fine. I've even heard of folks using a cookie cooling rack! LOL Cheers

[@DH-pz7bc]

@@BuildDadBuild Yep, stole my wife's cookie cooling rack and cookie sheet for bottom. works great!

[@drodriguez3935]

So I’m on light burn like you suggested We’re testing it out for free but just wanted to make sure that I read it right is it $100 for the software if you want to buy it and I’m guessing it’s worth it just wanted to check in on that

[@drodriguez3935]

I’m pretty slow when it comes to computers so I have my son helping me lol

[@BuildDadBuild]

If you go to Lightburn’s website it’s like $40-50. If you want to run CO2 lasers as well there’s an upgraded package that takes it to $100

[@rpace6821]

But that's just to use it (license) $/yr to continue use. Or so that's my understanding!

[@kokofeliu17]

Do you have air assistance?

[@BuildDadBuild]

I do.

[@jackveasey7925]

What material did you use to make this ornament? Considering buying this laser and just looking up all the possibilities…

[@BuildDadBuild]

Hey Jack! That is walnut plywood. Cheers

[@jackveasey7925]

@@BuildDadBuild sweet just ordered my laser. Ornament looks amazing

[@BuildDadBuild]

Sweet! Hope you used my discount!! Cheers

[@LeonardoTorresMusic]

@@BuildDadBuild what’s the plywood thickness?

[@7pac]

sir i'm a beginner can you can i use svg

[@BuildDadBuild]

yes

[@7pac]

thank you a lot @@BuildDadBuild

[@jhroche75]

So what did you mask it with?

[@BuildDadBuild]

Wide Masking Tape: amzn.to/31dLkXN

[@coreyjohnson145]

I thought you were a wood worker but you mostly build home decor lately? and what's with the laser thing? looks more arts and crafts than woodwork

[@BuildDadBuild]

So a while back I injured my shoulder and couldn't lift or manipulate things in the shop very well. And about that time I got my first laser, so I started making laser content. The goal is to continue to make both woodworking and laser content while doing the occasional art project. I haven't done a whole lot of large scale projects due the the shoulder injury. Cheers