Create a Custom Cutting Board in 4 Easy Steps

Prepare for the upcoming holiday season with unique, one-of-a-kind products. Follow the steps below to create a laser-engraved, wooden cutting board in minutes. Keep up with order demand by creating templates and keeping files editable. Apply these principles to any custom holiday order.

Needed materials:

• (1) Wooden cutting board
• (1) Roll of laser application tape
• (1) Cutting board laser file

Step 1: Prepping the cutting board

• Identify which side of the cutting board will be engraved
• Then, cover that side with laser application tape to guard the cutting board against over-burn and debris

Pro tip: Do not overlap the tape. Align pieces as close together as possible

Step 2: Prep file for laser

• In LightBurn (or similar design software) select speed and power settings
  • AP Lazer recommends 10 speed and 35 power

Pro tip: Machine speed and power settings may vary. Reference your laser manufacturer speed and power settings database.

Step 3: Laser engrave the cutting board

• Place cutting board in the laser machine bed
• Send cutting board file to the laser from design software
• Focus the laser head to the cutting board using the machine’s focus tool
• Select “origin” to set origin point and “frame” to outline the file size (selecting frame ensures the file will fit within the desired material)
• Shut the lid and push “start”

Step 4: Clean up

• Remove cutting board from laser bed
• Remove application tape from cutting board
• Apply any desired seals or oils to the finished board

Pro tip: Save the cutting board file as an editable template for easy repeatability this holiday season.

Now it’s time to create your lasered holiday products. There’s no time like the present!