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If you are a jewelry business owner using the xTool F1 or F2, you know that laser engraving can sometimes create smoke and odors that aren’t ideal for small studios or craft fairs. The xTool Desktop Air Purifier is a game-changer, allowing you to safely engrave metals and other materials indoors or at events. At […]

Getting started with the xTool F1 Ultra is an exciting process, especially with its professional packaging and comprehensive accessory kit. Here is a detailed guide on unboxing your machine and performing the essential calibration steps to ensure precision. Part 1: The Unboxing Experience The xTool F1 Ultra arrives in a suitcase-style box with handles, which […]

To master line thickness in your xTool Studio 😉 When designing jewelry for laser engraving, especially for small pendants, lines that appear perfect on your screen can often be too thin to see clearly once engraved. To ensure your designs stand out, you may need to thicken your vectors manually. Here is the Video Tutorial […]

🔥 Make a Stud Earring Engraving Jig in an Inexpensive Way! Creating a custom holder for laser-engraving stud earrings is a simple, cost-effective way to achieve professional results with high precision. This DIY jig ensures that your earring blanks remain flat and secure, which is essential for consistent batch production Materials Needed ✏️ To build […]

Create meaningful handwritten jewelry with an easy step-by-step tutorial! Creating custom, personalized jewelry is a powerful way to add value to your jewelry business. One of the most popular requests is handwriting engraving. This guide walks you through the professional process of capturing handwriting and engraving it onto a sterling silver pendant using the XTool […]

Step-by-Step Guide: Your First Look at the F2 If you’ve just gotten your hands on the F2 Laser Engraver, you’re likely eager to see what this machine can do. In our latest video, we take a deep dive into the unboxing experience and the initial setup. Let’s walk through the process of getting this machine […]

A Cleaning Pass is a lower power pass with the laser engraver that helps make the engraving brighter by removing the top layer and not adding burn.  This is for engraving metals, and it brightens the engraved design.  However, it does not remove all of the darkness. Optimizing Power and Speed for Effective Cleaning Passes […]

Unboxing xTool F1: Guide for Beginners Unboxing a new piece of tech is always exciting, and the xTool F1 Laser Engraver stands out with its sleek design. This machine is designed for speed and portability, and the packaging reflects that simplicity. With the Video, here is a quick, step-by-step guide to unboxing and setting up […]

Yes, it is possible, even with laser engraving. Here are a few things you can do that can help reduce the charred look when engraving metal: Please keep in mind that with gold filled material, you are exposing the brass core, and it will eventually tarnish. The level of tarnish, or brownness, will look identical […]

No. None of the xTool F1, F2, F1 Ultra or F2 Ultra laser engravers will cut 925 silver, 14K solid gold or gold filled sheets. From xTool ads, it looks like it can because it could cut brass connectors and signs, and emboss thick brass coins. It seems counterintuitive that it can cut brass and steel, […]