How to do a Multi-Process (engrave, cut, score) file in Inkscape for Glowforge or K40

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In this video, you'll make a keychain with an engraved bitmap, a scored name, and a cut outline all in one file. You'll learn how to set it up in a way that works on Glowforge or any other laser as well. You'll use duplicate, align, stroke color, fill color, and much more.

[@familyforever5636]

Great explanation of everything. Thanks so much!

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[@yashman19]

Dang, well made video. Instructions were so easy to follow and exactly what I needed - thanks!

[@MoniquesKeations]

Been my favorite mentor since day one!!! I'm always learning something new!!

[@Almanleatherco]

Thanks for such a nice explanation, I am waiting for my glowforge to arrive, can't wait to try it out!

[@TheSagedSister]

This is exactly the video I've been trying to find! Wonderful job explaining everything. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this. ❤

[@browaddict6667]

You are insanely good at explaining everything so perfectly! This video is exactly what I needed! Thank you so much!!!

[@InYourDreams-Andia]

I'm new in this space and this video took me up a level with ease !

[@hunebare22]

Thanks so much for explaining in detail the what’s and why’s of each function. I’m new to the Glowforge world and I have been searching high and low on KZbin for videos that explain using Inkscape to edit purchased files for customization that I can grasp and understand!! Can’t wait to learn more from your videos. I’m now a subscriber! Thank You!!!

[@ChucksWagonCrafts]

Exceptionally well done, thank you!

[@chenghuixu3667]

I've literally been looking for a tutorial on this for a long time, thank you so much!

[@Partyof4Crafts]

You're very welcome.

[@cynthiahogg8137]

I have watched so many videos on trying to do this and none until I watched yours did it click for me. I can’t thank you enough! I will be a faithful subscriber from now on!!!!

[@Partyof4Crafts]

That's what I always like to hear!

[@teemoore34]

Same here it was so clear

[@ilhemedu31]

The best tutorial in youtube thank you very much👍👍🇩🇿🇩🇿

[@Partyof4Crafts]

I'm glad it helped!

[@cassandradeklerk8213]

Great video! thank you... No other video showed me what you have. Extremely grateful

[@fitness1ststeps]

Thanks Bryan! Very helpful tutorial.

[@finder4708]

Thank you for taking the time to do this video. It made Inscape a lot more friendly. Just ordered my Glowforge and waiting for its arrival. Thanks again and PLEASE keep up the great videos.

[@Partyof4Crafts]

Let me know if there are any other topics you'd like to see.

[@pinacoladaqueen8161]

Oh my Gosh.. thank you so much. I have been looking for this video.. I have the no name laser.... and I know nothing about making cut files. Thanks to you I think I can do it now. You are a Saint! 🤣🤣

[@Partyof4Crafts]

That comment made my day!

[@hilltop1950]

Thanks Bryan!!!! Great video!!!!

[@lyndafuller691]

Great tutorial! I am a total newbie to the Glowforge and this really explains what I was looking for.

[@Partyof4Crafts]

Glad to hear. Let me know if there are any other topics you'd like to see.

[@brittneymerryweather9405]

thank you!!! I have been looking for this exact information!!!

[@lucrn7544]

This was very helpful, thank you so much!

[@shannonmarie6227]

More beginner inkscape tutorials for glowforge/lasers please!! They are great!

[@Partyof4Crafts]

Any specific topics?

[@belindamason8286]

Great tutorial. Very helpful. Thank You!!!

[@Partyof4Crafts]

Thanks! Let me know any other topics you'd like to see.

[@teemoore34]

This is really the only video I could clearly understand thanks for the help

[@Partyof4Crafts]

What a great comment! Let me know if there are other topics you'd like to see.

[@daveredbourne7885]

Most helpful! Been struggling with several problems in inkscape, and this has answered most of them! Thankyou.

[@Partyof4Crafts]

Let me know if there's anything else you'd like to see.

[@sillychairbear]

Thank you for this video! Very educational and it helped me so much!

[@Partyof4Crafts]

You're very welcome. Let us know if there are any other topics you'd like to see.

[@DaveCodling]

Brilliant. thank you so much works a treat :)

[@adamleutenegger9900]

Nice job on this tutorial!

[@Partyof4Crafts]

Thanks!

[@johanrehbein8611]

"Object to PAHHTH" Great video tbh... really helpful :)

[@projeto84ae]

nice project!

[@willydan09]

Thanks for the video. Helped a lot

[@Partyof4Crafts]

I'm glad to hear that!

[@stephaniegarcia8120]

So helpful! Thank you so much! (:

[@stephaniehammond8873]

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!!

[@Partyof4Crafts]

You're very welcome!

[@gbunnie]

This was super helpful! I am new to GlowForge. Like, ordered two days ago new. I’m working on learning how to make the files wile I wait for it to arrive my only suggestion…slow down a bit as you click from one command to another. 😜

[@Bowamaketona]

THANK YOU

[@skysurferuk]

Useful, thanks.

[@user-vo3gt9xe2v]

Thank you

[@fabianaaguilera7934]

Thank you! i just made my first keychain :)

[@Partyof4Crafts]

That's awesome!

[@robevans8555]

Great tutorial thanks

[@Partyof4Crafts]

Thanks. Let me know if there are any other topics you'd like to see.

[@j-radsmith2263]

Thank You!

[@Partyof4Crafts]

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[@dawnkosmakos2539]

Thank you for this

[@Partyof4Crafts]

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[@chronicwoodwork5466]

Great video. Thank you]

[@Partyof4Crafts]

Thanks! Let us know if there are any other topics you'd like to see.

[@michellestroud357]

Hi, this is a fabulous video. Can I ask one question....if I wanted the gecko to engrave and the outline to cut out but I also wanted the outline attached to a circle is that possible?

[@blessed_girl_momma2]

Mike can you do a video on how to cut a large sized name using the passthrough!

[@Partyof4Crafts]

I appreciate the request. I've had a Pro for 3 years and I've never used the passthrough. I've read horror stories about it. I'm not the right person to make that video. Sorry!

[@mandy472LDS]

Hi mike! This video is one i often refer to when i need help so thank you! Slightly unrelated Question- I drew my own design (a circle flag) on Inkscape and I can’t use the fill tool to completely fill the stripes. Any idea what I’m doing wrong?

[@Partyof4Crafts]

I'm glad that it helps. Instead of the fill tool, you should be able to click a color at the bottom. If that doesn't work, then maybe it's not a closed shape. Feel free to send me the file, I'd gladly take a look. [e-mail]

[@bullygram]

What is the score line thickness ? Like 1mm line

[@whyenvyme1]

Hello, thank you soo much for this video. I ran into a little problem, when I try to get rid of the random nodes it deletes the whole outline. Even though I highlighted what I wanted to get rid of. Any advice?

[@Partyof4Crafts]

Make sure that you're using the node editing arrow (second one down). Click to see the nodes, then select a specific node, then delete.

[@whyenvyme1]

@@Partyof4Crafts yes, that's how I'm doing it and it deletes the whole offset. 😓

[@Partyof4Crafts]

@@whyenvyme1 Unfortunately, I can't tell what's going on without being able to see it. You can email me at [e-mail]

[@whyenvyme1]

@@Partyof4Crafts thanks so much! I just emailed you.

[@AutomotiveRepairTipsandTricks]

Does inkscape give you an option of what type of file to save it as and what’s the best type to save for the glow forge to do a multiple process cut score and engrave ?

[@Partyof4Crafts]

Yes, you can do "Save As" and choose from multiple file types. But the default SVG file is the best anyhow. PDF is another option.

[@greyhunter147]

Hi ! Nice video! Just one thing...i have a cinese laser... i can use Glowforge anyway? I check the website, and cant see registration link...

[@Partyof4Crafts]

No, the GlowForge app is only available to owners. But Inkscape is available to everyone for free. I use Lightburn for my Chinese laser.

[@greyhunter147]

@@Partyof4Crafts oook tank you anyways!👍

[@healdowneast]

Is the file you created here saved as a SVG? I've had trouble importing files I've purchased on Etsy to fully work on my Glowforge. I am new to this so I know I'm missing a step somewhere...the files are not svg or png that I've received. I'll check in with the sellers too! Thanks! Great video!

[@Partyof4Crafts]

Yes, I save all of my files as SVG. They should work flawlessly in the glowforge app if they are laser ready files. Some SVGs are for Cricuts and such and they won't always work properly on a Glowforge.

[@therealjaelinx5511]

my glowforge keeps cutting on both sides of the line instead of the middle. do you know how to fix this?

[@Partyof4Crafts]

If you zoom in, it's a double line. If it's a simple shape, you can do Path, Break Apart and delete one of them.

[@emilyfeger6621]

What kind of file did you save it as to upload? You didn't go over saving. I'm having trouble with my laser recognizing separate layers when I import designs. It just makes everything an image

[@Partyof4Crafts]

Layers don't matter. Colors do. Save the separate tasks (cut, engrave, score) as different colors. Then save it as an SVG file or a Plain SVG file.

[@markhusker2024]

Do you know if this will work in an XTool laser?

[@Partyof4Crafts]

I'm not sure on that.

[@aldemarco7511]

I think I followed everything accurately but when I saved it as an svg file I wasn't able to do the vector cut. What did I do wrong. I'm doing it with a k40

[@Partyof4Crafts]

K40 requires you to use red for cut, blue for score, and black for engrave. You'll have to give all of the vector cuts a red stroke to get it to work.

[@alexandrugusacinschii8613]

Hi can you give me please link for the app? Thanks

[@Partyof4Crafts]

inkscape.org/release/inkscape-1.2.2/

[@sarayazdani8030]

thanks for the video.very helpful.im kinda new to laser cutting design ..in order to design a keychain vector could we sketch it in paper and scan it then do the process in video ?

[@Partyof4Crafts]

It's possible, as you learn more, you'll find that it's easier to just design it in Inkscape.

[@sarayazdani8030]

@@Partyof4Crafts thanks for responding.do you have tuturial for design in inkscape on your channel?

[@ABL-gq2bk]

Once I get to the Dynamic Offset, I do not get the little white diamond. All steps leading up to this are working. Been trying on two separate laptops with different images. Same issue. Anyone else hit this?!

[@Partyof4Crafts]

This video is old now and there is a much better way. Go to Path, Path Effects, Click the +, and choose Offset. You can type in numbers to offset as much as you want. Negative numbers will inset.

[@Jennifer-vz7pc]

Is this the same process to do it in Illustrator?

[@Partyof4Crafts]

The idea is the same, using different colors for different processes. Just the button clicks are a little different.

[@ambientartphotography2245]

No matter what I do, or what color, my laser won't fill my objects. It only outlines.

[@Victoria_Marie]

My union isn’t working on the two red ones😫

[@Partyof4Crafts]

Can you email a screenshot of what you're doing? [e-mail]

[@MrJatinder44]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmeVanZras6AkM0 This video missed what is said in the audio second 1:20 to 1:24 of this video, I think that's why it didn't do anything when I try to engrave or cut. Lol hope this help someone

[@trishtalkaboutit4942]

I am trying to follow but those constant clicks are driving me crazy. 😞

[@diabolo1]

The Clicking sound is annoying

[@Partyof4Crafts]

People requested it and then most hated it, so this was the only video that had it.