Laser Cut Round Monogram Sign

Hey, Maker. It's been a year since I started my laser business and it's time I made an updated tutorial on my best selling product, round monogram family signs! In this tutorial I'll cover the entire process from start to finish.
Materials
- 1/8" Birch plywood
- 18" or 24" round from Home Depot
- Black and White Chalk Paint (I use Waverly from Wal-mart)
- 3M Double Sided adhesive (optional) - amzn.to/3lNnrvk
- 220 grit sand paper
- Orbital sander
- Minwax Classic Grey Stain: amzn.to/2NtjYpw
- Weather Wash RUSTED Stain (Use the code BRANDAMB20 for 20% off): www.weatherwas...
- Rustoleum Clear Lacquer (or sealant of your choice) - amzn.to/3jClwb0
- Glue of your choice. In this video I used TiteBond Original: amzn.to/3mSThXz
- Fine Tip Squeeze Bottle. I get mine from Hobby Lobby.
Helpful Videos:
- My first round tutorial: www.instagram....
- How to Pre-paint Wood for Laser Cutting: • How to: Get Clean Edge...
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[@wileycovington4497]

I'm so glad you do these tutorials. Not only does it show us how to make things, we can show people who say, " That's too much for a sign" to understand and see what all actually goes into doing them.

[@evalopez6414]

I LOVE THIS! Thank you for sharing. I definitely learned a lot. I hope to be able to show you soon what I am going to create.

[@ValYo0623]

This is an AWESOME tutorial with SO MANY helpful hacks!! THANK YOU!! (New follower because of this tutorial)

[@markfmoritz]

Great design! Another approach to aligning everything would be to engrave a shallow pocket (inlay) or vector outlines on your main backboard vs using the cardboard.

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Thanks, Mark. I usually score lines on signs to use as a guide but it can be tricky with a large round and no camera. I've got a new trick up my self though that I'll be sharing as soon as I can record it. ;) Thanks for commenting and sharing your insight.

[@maggie9256]

@@ThatMomWithALaser Did you ever record anything regarding the scoring lines? I'd like to try engraving or scoring on my sign so that it is easy to place my letters straight.

[@Dtag1971]

Well thats just cool. I am a sign guy. Cut vinyl. And that is just as good as any pro could do. Very impressive.

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Thank you!

[@dondec]

The way you managed your Lettering was a huge eye opener... painting, masking tape and 3M adhesive. Very very impressive. The lettering template, haha, wowwee. Gotta be the fastest approach ever. TY !

[@wedomeraki2894]

Sua forma de pensar o design e a otimização dos cortes é Incrível! Adorei os vídeos e vou assistir todos os outros do seu canal com certeza!😄

[@Sam11747]

8:00 - Get a projector on a tripod pointing down, and line it up with your cuts if you want really good alignment. I'm impressed it took 15 minutes to glue the letters.

[@ArtisanBuilder]

When I make these, I use a inexpensive laser ruler which has a cross lens on it so you can get an + pattern which is great for ensuring you get the centre at the top and bottom and also the horizontal too. I also use a cardboard template for the lettering, I find that if you stick the first letter and then the last, it holds your stencil in place better than tape and less chance of it moving :) Nice work and video :) Subscribed.

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Yay and genius! Thanks for the tip. I’ll totally do that next time. 💪🏼

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Also, tell me more about this special ruler?

[@ArtisanBuilder]

@@ThatMomWithALaser it’s called a Multipurpose Laser Level on Amazon and costs about £12 here in the UK, and has various lenses that you can select, and I always use the cross pattern to get a + pattern so I have a horizontal and vertical line. Then just cut a small notch in the centre of your top stencil and one in the bottom stencil, then use the laser to align them. Then once done, you can use those guides to line the laser up to achieve the horizontal line :) might sound confusing lol. Loving your videos, am watching them a 1am over here atm lol. They’re even persuading me to upgrade my my laser to the Mira 7 as the cuts look beautiful :) Look forward to seeing your other videos :)

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

@@ArtisanBuilder haha I’m glad you’re enjoying the channel. Thanks again for the tips!

[@bigcountry734]

Great video, since I'm new and not tech savvy I'll have to watch this a few times

[@paul.tinsley]

You’ve definitely got some great time savers there, maybe make a acrylic dring template so you can just lay it on there and get the placement the same every time super quick

[@hassankariem5598]

Sis, I love these tips. Your channel has been lucrative to me, thank you for sharing this valuable content!.

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

I’m so happy to hear it! Make that money! 🙌🏼☺️🎄

[@williamsmith7914]

Great trick with the masking tape to get it off fast and quick!!

[@samaradiaz323]

OmG amiga you're a genius, cardboard is just..... puff 🤯 mind blowing!!. I have been hesitant to promote mine just because it took me so long to make the 1 and only one I have made. I love everything about it and the ❤ OmG I love that!

[@crowetrucking]

Probably the most helpful video I’ve watched this week! Thank you!

[@sadlermercantile]

I could literally watch your videos all day. Love it!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

I like the idea of a template. I’ve been scoring the letters on my pieces and using that to line up. But this seems like it would be much faster. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheDantepajuelo]

Mom with the Laser, thank you so much! tus videos son de gran ayuda y además me motivas a seguir adelante con mis proyectos. Que Dios te bendiga a ti y a tu hermosa familia. Thank you.

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Gracias por comentar. Es un placer compartir lo que he aprendido. Sigue adelante! 💪🏼

[@brasswell1]

Awesome work! Would love to see a video on how you package to ship different sizes of you products. Thanks

[@yourunclesam6780]

Amazing project.Thank you so much for sharing this beatiful work.

[@ThinkforYourself88]

Thank you so much for making this video! I am also a mom with a laser. But I still work full time so making anything has been a task. I've made a few small things but I've never actually completed a full project. I have now though!! I am so excited and I can't thank you enough. It turned out beautifully and my family loves it. Thank you again!

[@AdamsLeatherWorks]

I found your channel a few days ago and have been enjoying watching your videos. It was nice to see you create the design entirely in Lightburn instead of one of the 'big' programs like Illustrator, etc... I've been using RDWorks with my laser for the most basic functions (cut & engrave), but can't imaging actually trying to draw anything like this with RDW. I might have to give Lightburn some serious consideration.

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

I'm so glad to hear you're enjoying my content. I love LightBurn. It's so user friendly. :)

[@lisaleedesigns]

Wow, thanks for the tips. I'm ordering the 3m double sided tape rn!

[@eskienut]

This is not only a great video for a wonderful item, but it is helping me learn lightburn. The one thing I don't understand is how to separate the top words to be able to nest them.

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Yay! I’m glad it’s helpful. One way would be to “convert to path” (I want to say it’s in the edit section). Once you do that, they will no longer be a font and the software will read it as a shape. You can do that or, you can write each word out separately. I hope this helps!

[@eskienut]

That Mom with a Laser what kind of cardboard do you cut? Is it purchased or leftover Amazon boxes? LOL

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

@@eskienut LOL I'm all about those left over boxes! ;)

[@buzzroadguy]

Thanks for the clue in on the knock out method.

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

welcome!

[@wavealip8059]

Great video Im going to try and do one of these for a weekend project.

[@shantel4676]

Beautiful and clever. I love the name inlay 👍🏽

[@spf30forlyfe27]

Crap I didn't comment on the last one I saw. That was an adorable video as well. Thanks for posting this one, too. Thank you for your continued guidance and support.

[@ruftime]

Great work flow tips! Thank you.

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Anytime! ❤️

[@vanitycentral3883]

You’re awesome. Thank you for sharing. Although I don’t have a laser yet, i truly enjoy watching and learning. Pretty soon, I’m going to own one hopefully and craft like you and hope to sell creations as well.

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

That's so awesome! Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@macrumpton]

Really great helpful tips. Subscribed!

[@lee-annevarrie3855]

Well DONE! Very informative video!!

[@lnman64]

Great video. Our HD usually has these in stock but it is hard to find 1 out of 20 that is flat most of them have about a 1/2 warp in them.

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

I’ve been pretty picky about them and sometimes hog that section of the isle searching for the best ones 🙈 Lowe’s carries them too but they are a little more.

[@liwhite484]

Okay, that was simply brilliant! ❤️

[@thaokathy3067]

I love your projects. That’s so amazing. Thanks for sharing the tips.

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

My pleasure!

[@jenniferarniella8763]

Amazing! thank you so much Emily!

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Anytime!

[@Zaizaizo]

You are a lovely MOM!

[@PLVDesigns]

I made the sign! Thank you!

[@pneeyrileyz]

Great video ! Thanks for sharing

[@amandalwebb55]

Love love love your videos. Thank you! Do you have a video or photo of what your double monogram ones look like

[@ducati543]

For your sewing needle get a pin vice to hold it.

[@njireland09]

Such great tips!! Thank you for sharing

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

My pleasure ❤️

[@oupaswoodshop1325]

Thanks for these nice ideas.

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

You’re welcome!

[@eliseolopez6294]

I like your video but is to fast explaining the process I am new at this can you please make one that does not go to fast explaining the process so far you are the best that I have seen tanking you in advance on this matter my name is Eli from portage Indiana

[@geegeebetancourt7057]

Thank you so MUCH!!

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

My pleasure!

[@KarenBarberaBITA]

That was AMAZING!!! Off to see if I can do that with Inscape! I can certainly see adding this!

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

hahah yay! I know there are youtube tutorials on it. Just do a search for "knockout method inkscape"

[@Kkkarlajane]

Thank you, thank you!!

[@kylier739]

You are amazing, thank you so much for your videos - they are fantastic!

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Thank you! I’m so glad you’re enjoying them. ❤️

[@LaserTrace]

Thank You ❤️

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Any time!

[@DailyBitesofWisdom]

Hello! I have been watching for a while now. I saw one of your videos where you sand between coatings. Why did you not in this case? Is it because it's different with chalk paint? Thanks!

[@ortholoc]

So...what font is the top curved line. I am looking to do a round welcome/address sign with last name on top, address straight in the middle' and a simple pine tree design on bottom.

[@tobaccoman1542]

Very nice!

[@illyizm]

Great design. What settings did you use to cut everything? I have a Mira 9

[@Kalmingsound]

Great vid. Where did you get the masking tape roll?

[@Justanurse357]

This was fantastic!!!! New sub!!!

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Aww yay! And thank you!

[@fitness1ststeps]

Amazing thanks

[@christopherduncan1811]

Hello I’m attempting to create this with light burn as my first project. To be clear the cardboard template is cut separately correct. I know it’s a silly question. Just trying to be sure

[@youcancreateit]

Beautiful design. My laser cutter arrives in 2 days. Can you advise what the font is for the name?? Your videos are sooooo helpful.

[@yesic2288]

I love your methods (:

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Thank you! I don’t always get it right but in sharing as I got. I’m glad some of it is helpful. :)

[@amberdrosinos1584]

Great video! But how did you make the template could you do a video on that please I’m a beginner

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

@@amberdrosinos1584 thank you! it’s time I revisit this tutorial now that my editing skills are much better. I’ll see what I can do!

[@mistylindseth1514]

thank you so much for this tutorial. Off to see if I can do this in Silhouette :)

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Awesome!!! Please let me know how it goes!

[@christinekranz4844]

I love your work! May i ask how much you sell your rounds for? Thank your!

[@benjamindomingo370]

What I would do with laser cutting the letters to remove the process of masking is to mirror image it. The back of the material always does not have burnt surface.

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

You’re saying you don’t get flashback?

[@ginamariegarcia9461]

I am new to the laser world. Can you show how you do the cardboard? Also the slice thing. I need extra income. My husband got hurt on the job and broke his neck. He can walk thank god. Unfortunately, he cant stand much. So $$ is tight.

[@PaulJeffreys1974]

What sort of sealer do you use? I used some on a sign with white lettering before and the white lettering turned a dirty yellowy color...

[@JoeyGaglioti]

So the little letters are just held on with double sided tape?

[@fraggiskos]

Thank you so much for your tutorials, they are very helpfull. Can you please tell me which masking tape are you using, as I see in your videos you are using big films but in my local market I can't find something similar. Thank you!!

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

My pleasure! I order from www.createwith614.com It’s 20% off with the code TMWALYT

[@nathan100tz]

That's pretty cool. Can you explain why when cutting the laser jumps around and does letters all over the board rather than in order?

[@davevaness4172]

Try mixing equal parts water, calcuim carbonate, and wall paint to make a chalk paint alternative.

[@laurenrezac2410]

How did you add the hearts between the names?

[@jademarion6500]

I love how informational this is! How did you nest the names?

[@EvaKoren-wd1hr]

Why I don`t have this font (Rasty King) in my LightBurn? :)

[@hectorflores6666]

Hi Mom with a laser Where did you get the wide masking tape? Looks like 6” wide!

[@stevewarui_]

amaizing !!! where can i get the laser machine

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Haha there are lots of companies. My laser is from Aeon Laser USA. You can learn more about it by clicking the affiliate button for Aeon on my site at www.thatmomwithalaser.co

[@stevewarui_]

@@ThatMomWithALaser thank you so much One more question which wood do you use? What's the name

[@bradouellette6558]

Can I ask what font you used for the script name , it’s beautiful, thanks enjoyed the video

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Thank you and of course you can. It’s called Rasty King. 😊

[@pocketman5510]

What's the white surname made from? Wood or acrylic?

[@annbell6872]

What masking tape do you use please?

[@stegmeierj]

Hey where do ya get that huge roll of mask?

[@jessicamiller8145]

Thank you for amazing videos! You are a HUGE help for us new laser owners ❤ My question is, what settings do you use to Cut the wood out. I am sorry if it's a odd question, I am super new to use the Mira 7 and I am not sure what settings to have the speed and min/Max power at. Any Info would be AMAZING!! Love watching your wonderful projects!!! ❤

[@shantellarojai]

Where do you get the masking tape?

[@LT72884]

I have 15 rounds and a nice laser, but no idea what type of sign to make. My state is soooo saturated with diy stuff thats its sooo hard to sell haha

[@sherryleggett1612]

Can you tell how much you sell these signs for. They seem to be quite labour intensive.

[@maggie9256]

Is there anything that can be done about the distance between the pieces that are caused by the cutting of the laser? There can be some pretty good sized gaps. Do you think it would work to increase the size, ever so slightly, to the family name after slicing it out of the middle letter? Does this make sense to anyone?

[@soabiotn]

Amazing signs. May I ask you at 12.31 you have two signs don't the desk. What is the name of the two fonts used for the surnames?

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

I just took a look but I'm afraid I don't remember. My apologies!

[@fabianaannabascialla1548]

Hi, where do you find the making tape so wide to cover the whole panel? thank you. you are super

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

www.createwith614.com. It's 20% off with the code TMWAL

[@christysnyder1910]

Thank you so much for sharing. I love your channel! May I ask how long did you waited for everything to dry before cutting with your laser?

[@nadine3258]

Love your work! Looks stunning. I wonder if your still in the business selling them? I would totally order one from you.

[@NeecoDavis]

So you cut the letters out of wood and then cut the cardboard template? What thickness is the cardboard. Where can it be purchased?

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Correct! I just use whatever cardboard I have on hand. Thickness doesn’t really matter since it’s just used as a stencil.

[@JoachimCheung]

Are you still taking orders for Laser Cut Round Monogram Sign? If so, what is the link to place the order? Thanks, Joachim ✌

[@nickbonilla956]

This is awesome. Where did you get the wide masking tape? I’ve been looking everywhere.

[@Silent-G]

Will the letters hold up if someone hangs it on an exterior door?

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Good question. 3M double sided adhesive is very strong stuff. I have not sold signs foe the outdoors but I believe it will hold up.

[@mustangandmalibu]

Love your work! I'm trying to design this in inkscape ( I'm a new to all this). Do you have any videos using inkscape? Thank you in advance for your time and help Joe

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Thank you! I’m afraid I don’t have anything with Inkscape. ☹️

[@deidramclaughlin5172]

Hi!! Amazing video!! quick question...I will rewatch to be sure...you don't glue down the small letters of the names? they are only secured by the 3M adhesive tape?

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Thank you. That’s correct :)

[@KrazzieLeo]

Q whats that spray you spray at the end. Can you share link where you get it please?. Also can we use white board for names without painting it?

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Hi! I'll link the lacquer I use below. You can use whiteboard just make sure that the material you use for the black monogram is the same thickness as the whiteboard or else it wont look flush when you piece everything together. www.amazon.com/dp/B0009XCKGA?ref=exp_thatmomwithalaser_dp_vv_d

[@shirazparacha2024]

Where to get masking tape ?

[@andreahutchinson4166]

I really enjoy all your videos. About the sealer, Does it yellow or discolor your projects?

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

I’m so glad to hear it! And no it doesn’t! 🙌🏼

[@arlenesteenkolk7852]

Do you have the link where you get your wide masking tape? Can I please have it? Thank you!

[@MC-lq5ed]

Great video! I was just wondering is there a specific reason you use chalk paint instead of acrylic paint? Thanks for being so willing to share your art with us.

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

Thank you! I find that I can get a smoother finish with chalk paint. Plus, it dries pretty quickly. It's just easy to work with so I stick with it :)

[@IronMan-yg4qw]

good stuff!

[@ThatMomWithALaser]

thank you!

[@dupescraftingdesign7872]

when i curve the letters for the names it slants the letters so much when i try to cut the are on top of each other. I am using silhouette