Maker Notes

xTool machines available for live demos at Triple S Creations in Muskego, WI

xTool F2 vs F2 Ultra UV: Which One Should You Buy?

They look alike and share a name, but the F2 and F2 Ultra UV are built for very different jobs. Here's how to tell which one fits your projects.

xTool F2 vs F2 Ultra UV: Which One Should You Buy?

They look alike and share a name, but the F2 and F2 Ultra UV are built for very different jobs. Here's how to tell which one fits your projects.

3D crystal rectangle with a laser engraved wedding photo

How 3D Photo Crystals Are Made: Subsurface Lase...

How does a photo end up floating inside a solid block of crystal? Here's how subsurface laser engraving works, and how to pick a photo that turns out great.

How 3D Photo Crystals Are Made: Subsurface Lase...

How does a photo end up floating inside a solid block of crystal? Here's how subsurface laser engraving works, and how to pick a photo that turns out great.

Birth flower earrings with full-color acrylic charms on a Triple S Creations card

UV Printer vs Laser Engraver: Do You Need Both?

Lasers cut and engrave. UV printers add full color. Here's what each one does best, and why many makers end up using both.

UV Printer vs Laser Engraver: Do You Need Both?

Lasers cut and engrave. UV printers add full color. Here's what each one does best, and why many makers end up using both.