Make a Laser Cut Sign With Me! | Detailed Step By Step Tutorial Using My Thunder Laser

[@WooderBoyProductions]

where do you get your 1/4" birch wood from?

[@cathyriggs7951]

Thank you so much for this video. Its one of the best tutorial I've seen. Please consider doing more laser/lightburn tutorials.❤

[@MandyMakesThat]

Gah!!!! This sign has been cut with paint waiting in my house for over a week to launch as a DIY kit!!! You e read my mind!! Love it!!!

[@computercreationz]

always enjoy your content Sallie!

[@leslievalenciano-lopez8887]

Excellent video, Sallie!❤

[@michaelgonzalez8863]

Beautiful! For me , spray paint just doesn’t work in Carolina beach,Nc humidity; feels tacky for along time . I do like painting first then cut .

[@MissTMM5042]

Would be so good to see more designs and how to do them in LightBurn, I’m based in the UK and just bought my first laser cutter and feel a little overwhelmed, although a lot of it is quite similar to silhouette studio… love all your products x

[@dtruth5988]

Great video. Everything turned out great.

[@jamesnichols9592]

Another great video. I was wondering why you didn't use the first cutouts and paint them to save wood. They were the same size as the second ones on the painted boards. I love your way of showing how to assemble things you make....Thank You!!!

[@jamesnichols9592]

Hey Jim...You should have read down the list before posting this you dummy. LOL

[@annimok]

Had the same thought

[@eli6156]

Another super job Sallie. You definitely learned your way around Lightburn. Plus, you have the reins on those lasers.

[@SimplySallie]

Thank you so much! I really love using them!

[@dennisgervais2509]

Nice job looks great

[@walterrodriguez1796]

Great work Sallie

[@trohlfs01]

This turned out fabulous, thank you for the tutorial :)

[@anaechevarria9185]

So pretty!

[@Karenm1969]

Looks awesome !!

[@kimpollak1]

I love your videos Sallie! I learn something new with each video. I guess that's the point, right? haha I'm getting used to using my Thunder but love is so far!

[@ThingsKatieMakes]

Good tip on the laser positon tool to set up the pieces - where was your origin set? Start from: absolute cords and top left?

[@pattiwienken2055]

Yay your back. Love your laser. ❤

[@SimplySallie]

Thank you Patti!

[@MissTMM5042]

Can you also do (hope you haven’t done this yet) how you price things, what goes into it, materials, how much time you spend, packaging, electricity as there is so much that people don’t even realise and want to pay nothing for something you have spent so much time on x

[@Ayden1234-v1b]

Yessss! This would be so helpful

[@crazycharlie1399]

Great video😊

[@reginasteele4951]

Looks great! I have a laser cutter but haven't tried "cutting" yet.

[@michellearchambault6555]

Love the video and the sign! I have been 👀 at that file on line. I guess this is my ‘sign’ to buy it😂. Sorry, couldn’t resist. I got a laser in February, a Thunder 35/100. I had been wanting a laser for a while and when you got your first Thunder and had success with it I did more research and decided to go for it. Thank you for the recommendation! So far I am absolutely loving it! I have been making items for family & friends while I figure out settings etc. I plan on starting a business once I feel more comfortable. I have not put multiple items in the laser to line up. Gonna have to figure that out for sure. Looks like a great time saver! Thank you for the video and sharing your process! 💕

[@SimplySallie]

😂😂😂 love it! Yes go get it- it’s a great file! That’s awesome, congratulations on your laser! It is definitely a great investment because you can do so much with it and make so many cute things. Thanks for watching and the support! 🥰🥰🥰

[@heatherlarsen2355]

Loved the video and the step by step. We bought a thunder because we were inspired by your story and success. We were curious about how you can have several items up on you workspace and you select them when you are ready to cut them out. I like having multiple thins up.

[@forster46]

What size sheets of plywood are you using? And what is your cost per sheet? I find my cost for material is so high nowadays it's hard to make any money selling signs like this which sucks

[@tracywilliams61]

Best tip for the day

[@kristymabe8477]

came out gorgeous!

[@SimplySallie]

Thank you Kristy!!

[@tennesseewoodsigns8637]

Another Great video Sallie! 🙂

[@SimplySallie]

Thank you! 😁

[@fatimarazon8407]

So so pretty

[@bwaldburg]

Sallie! I am so excited my laser Nova 51 is coming soon!

[@SimplySallie]

Oh my gosh how exciting! You’re gonna love it 😍

[@bwaldburg]

@Simply Sallie OMG! It's coming TOMORROW!!!! i ordered it on the 15th! Any tips?

[@lisavaniderstine6212]

We missed you!

[@mike0324721]

Could you use the cut out pieces to paint them, save some wood?

[@thaddyss]

I love this video❤

[@sm72086]

Love your videos. Where do you get your wood from?

[@matthewjohnson3260]

So, I don't have a laser cutter (yet) and this is probably a noob question: Your first pass in the cutter cut out the "frames" and the sections that you painted and then put in for a second pass of cutting. When you cut the frames, could you have just painted the pieces you cut out (which we didn't see again), or was there another reason (like maybe ease of painting/sanding/painting) you cut out a second set of pieces?

[@CassieCouncil]

So pretty! ❤️😍

[@SimplySallie]

Thank you Cassie! 🥰

[@laurendean2374]

What paint do you use for the avocado color? My customer wants something painted avocado but I can’t find the color anywhere.

[@alejandrobustos7200]

Which is the best wood for door sign???

[@pamelabrown3057]

Not sure why you didn't simply use the pieces that cut out of the 1st cut. You could have separated them put them on the paint table and painted them the sage and ivory. The only thing you would have had to cut was the Welcome and the dark green. Am I missing something

[@kriggs1021]

Really enjoyed this tutorial! Since you painted your wood first, did you mask it? It looks like it had zero burn marks.

[@buddy5729]

Hi, how much glue do you use? You do not have to put a complete bead around each piece? Just a dot or two? Thank you for your videos. Very informative

[@2andor4]

I absolutely love the sign you made. Will you be selling kits in the future? As you said the sign you made would be a great kit and I could see a person painting it to the colors they like. Great tutorial video!

[@MissTMM5042]

That is such a brilliant idea.

[@boogeeass]

was there a reason why you just didn't use the pieces that was in the cut out ?

[@mikeledee8786]

Where do you get your plywood from?

[@GracefulRoseByNicole]

Curious… I’m not into lasers yet, but I follow you and love watching your content. Is there a particular reason you didn’t use the cutouts from the half circles for the green and white pieces?

[@SimplySallie]

You know, I thought about that as it was cutting! If you wanted to hand paint or paint the individual cut out pieces, they can totally be used instead of cutting them again!

[@GracefulRoseByNicole]

@@SimplySallie gotcha. Thank you!

[@DCupintheHIZZY]

Hi Sallie, what model Nova laser do you have and what is the wattage? Thanks :)

[@69ratm]

Will that Thunder Laser cut through 1/2” birch plywood?

[@SimplySallie]

Yes it does!

[@Kosmoski99]

Thank you :)

[@CD_DESIGNS]

curious what a sign like this would sell for. and how much in material cost

[@SimplySallie]

I would have to do some market research to see what this type of product is selling for. I would also take my cost of the sheet of wood, figure up how many sq inches of my material I’m using and do some simple math to figure up my cost of wood. Paint and glue would be a very small percentage. Typically these types of signs have a great ROI. 😊

[@Bubbleclayco]

How do you “ignore” some of the steps in light burn ? You only cut the outside square so you could paint them then went back in and cut the individual pieces . If that makes sense lol essentially how to you ignore some steps 😂

[@B.A.Bassangler]

Hi, new sub checking in. Enjoyed the video, very thorough and comprehensive without being too wordy; you should give YT lessons!

[@caperguy1567]

Nice job, but could have saved alot of wood by using the square cutouts from first cut.

[@leslielong6487]

Hi Sallie! Curious…do you get char or burn residue on the edges of your cutouts? I never see you wipe anything off after you cut and wondering what I’m doing wrong haha! I get it all over my fingers and cutout. I am very new to my laser and just curious what you do. Thank you!

[@sarahstumpf]

I second this question. I mask when painting boards first and it still seems to get char on them especially the white. What’s your secret to such a clean cut? Is it something extra in your air assist?

[@SimplySallie]

It’s all about the settings! Making sure your power and speed are “just right” along with the air assist being set to the right setting. I used to have char until I dialed in my settings 😊

[@sarahstumpf]

Thank you for the reply!! I recently set up a external air compressor on my laser. Maybe I’ll lower my settings and see what happens!! I hate hand painting cause I suck at it so if I can get my settings to where I don’t have to hand paint, that would be AWESOME!!

[@daniecceward7309]

​@SimplySallie May I ask what your settings for 1/8" plywood is and 1/4" are? I know each machine is different. I have a100w and would use it as a base. Because I get char all the time.

[@AlaB19903]

I love your videos.The sign looks lovely I only have a 10w diode but I hope to get better and later buy a CO2.I have a question what do you do with those small scrap wood?Where I live good wood is expensive so I dont like to waste anything😂

[@SimplySallie]

I usually use it to make smaller lettering or little things like Easter tags, ornaments, etc. I know what you mean- wood is so expensive!!

[@AlaB19903]

@@SimplySallie you should do a video showing some ideas.

[@AlaB19903]

Im people will love it🤗

[@karlriley1314]

Question? Why didn't you just PAINT the ones that you cut out first instead of redoing them with the ones you colored? It seems like you did extra work and used up extra wood. Now what did you do with the EXTRA shapes that was already cut out?

[@debbymccormack6525]

I have a small favor to ask. My husband and I are looking for some extra retirement income. Would it be possible for you to make a little video of your Thunder cutting without the music so we can see how loud it is? It would be very much appreciated if you could. I just love your talent and style Sallie!

[@SimplySallie]

Hey Debby! Yes I can definitely do that! The laser itself isn’t loud- the air compressor is what is loud usually!

[@debbymccormack6525]

@@SimplySallie You're a peach! Lol. Thank you so much. No rush, just someday when you're making a video and think about it 🙂

[@vinnieromano1336]

Seems like everyone using lasers nowadays. Looks nice. Ever figure out how many signs you have to sell to make enough back to pay for a big laser.

[@SimplySallie]

You can totally pay one off in a month or two if you price your products correctly and do market research to sell products people want. Totally a great niche to get into 😊

[@vinnieromano1336]

Thanks

[@vayhey215]

Do you get your wood from a big box store?

[@SimplySallie]

No I get my wood from a local lumber yard 😊 the perks to this is they’ll give you a discount if you order a pallet. So better quality wood for lower cost.

[@blondefoxcreations]

@@SimplySallie Curious, about how much does a pallet of 1/4" Burch cost? You don't have to answer if that is a sensitive question.

[@steinbierz]

Love your videos! Do you buy bigger sheets and cut them down or is that the size you order? Thanks.