The first step is to measure the cover of the journal you are going to use for the project. Mine is a 5.5 x 4 inch craft paper covered journal. To help visualize this space in the XCS software, I like to draw a rectangle with the same dimensions.
Step 2: Add designs and text
Next let's add in some images. I created an image of a pencil sketched map with a compass rose. I used the edit tool to remove some edges and helped the image blend in with the design. I added in text at the top to fill out the design.
Step 3: settings
Setting 1
Process Method
Bitmap Laser Engrave
Power(%) or Cut Pressure(g)
60
Speed(mm/s)
90
Lines per cm
100
Pass
1
Bitmap mode
Grayscale
Setting 2
Process Method
Vector Laser Engrave
Power(%) or Cut Pressure(g)
60
Speed(mm/s)
90
Lines per cm
100
Pass
1
The settings are for the D1 5W laser. You may need to adjust the settings for your laser configuration.
Be sure to follow all the safety guidelines for your laser and always wear personal protective equipment when the laser is in operation.
The first step is to measure the cover of the journal you are going to use for the project. Mine is a 5.5 x 4 inch craft paper covered journal. To help visualize this space in the XCS software, I like to draw a rectangle with the same dimensions.
Next let's add in some images. I created an image of a pencil sketched map with a compass rose. I used the edit tool to remove some edges and helped the image blend in with the design. I added in text at the top to fill out the design.
The settings are for the D1 5W laser. You may need to adjust the settings for your laser configuration.
Be sure to follow all the safety guidelines for your laser and always wear personal protective equipment when the laser is in operation.