Make gifts even more personal with these custom wooden gift tags! These festive tags aren't only cute, but they are also quick and easy to make. And not just for the holiday season - change up the design or message and they can be used for birthdays, anniversaries, and lots of other special occasions. Read on to see how we did it!
Note: The text in these graphics uses the font Cookie by Ania Kruk, available from Google Fonts.
Materials Needed
- Wood blanks - ours were 1/8" thick alder, purchased from Colorado Heirloom
- Ribbon/string
- Epilog Laser System
We used a Fusion Pro 32 80 watt:
Raster engraving – Speed: 65% // Power: 100% // DPI: 500 // Dithering Pattern: Stucki // Bottom-up engraving
Vector cutting - Speed: 25% // Power: 100% // Frequency: 10%
Step 1: Prepare the Artwork
Start by customizing your artwork as necessary.
Step 2: Determine your Parameters
Consult your owner’s manual for recommended engraving/cutting settings for your machine and wattage. Enter your settings within the dashboard, and send the job to the laser.
Step 3: Prepare your Material
Insert your wooden sheet, press Go, and let the laser go to work.
Step 4: Clean Up
Once the job has completed, wipe away any residue from the tags and let the gift-giving begin!
Where can you sell laser cut gift tags?
- Retail shops
- Online
- Craft Fairs