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How to improve a laser cut greeting card or stationery design
It’s surprising when a design that looks great on screen falls apart or looks completely different when laser cut. I hope you can learn from my overflowing “prototype” box by observing a few guidelines. Print the design on paper. When … Continue reading
Running slow: eliminating wobbles
There is a trade off between speed and quality with x-y laser cutting. This 80# cardstock test shows a slow run on the left and a fast run on the right. To get the best results I run the laser … Continue reading
Freshly Cut – Little Floridas for cevd
Cut from Arturo in Grey Christine’s studio cevd designs beautiful custom invitations. These little Florida cut-outs will become part of an invite. The cotton Arturo paper was a dream to cut. There was virtually no odor or surface discoloration from … Continue reading
Common bridge problems
One of the critical pieces of making a design work in the physical work is paying attention to bridges — paths that cross gaps in your design to hold it together. A potential client is working on a gatefold envelopment … Continue reading
Freshly Cut – Amanda & Nate’s Wedding Invitations
Cut from Paper Source in White and Stardream in Rose Quartz with coordinating 5 3/4” square envelope. Ink-free etched text. My brother-in-law Nate was recently married to his high school sweetheart Amanda and I was delighted to design their wedding invitations. A … Continue reading
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