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Step 1
Get the Design File
Go to the
*Like the font used here? It’s “Fields Bold” from Adobe Fonts.
Step 2
Adjust Cut File Settings
Select Material: Light Maple Plywood works with my preferred Columbia Forest Products Maple mentioned in the above Materials list. Test yours if not using the same.
This project works well with Basswood, Baltic Birch, and Proofgrade Plywoods for a finished look.
If adding a name, make sure you create two layers of the name in the
Step 3
Load Material & Cut Layers
Load 1/8″ chosen Material
Cut all layers. Set Aside.
Step 4
Color / Paint Layers
The letters are painted with Tsukineko Dew Drop ink pad in Cosmic Copper.
Allow to dry at least to the touch before gluing.
Step 5
Glue & Assemble Layers
GLUE: I’ve gone through soooo many adhesives in all my crafting years – good, bad, and the ugly. For an intricate pieces like this, you want a high-strength adhesive that will dry crystal clear and not take too much fuss in applying it. So far, the best adhesive I’ve used is Devcon Home Weldit High Strength All Purpose Adhesive. It gives you 5min of working time, then sets up within a couple hours, curing fully overnight. Oh and did I mention it’s Crystal clear?!! Yes, it’s my go-to adhesive for wood to wood fine-detail projects.
Assemble the Design:
Apply glue to the underside of the letters, glue into place. Apply a large heavy book atop the tag. Allow to dry this way overnight.
Step 6
Tie Cord on Tag
This tag will look extra special with some flat leather string, or also looks great with Jute/twine or a colorful ribbon.
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