Hack of the Week No.95

With Easter coming up this weekend we thought it might be a good time to create a hack with more of a religious theme.

This "Be Blessed" wall decoration was created using models from these projects:

The font we used to simulate the v-carving is called: Academia SSK

Note - This hack was assembled in Aspire V8 for presentation purposes.  It could have been done in VCarve Pro V8 or VCarve Desktop.

Very nice hack James!

James Patton sent in this finished piece after we released the hack.

"So this hack inspired me to create my own.

The ribbon and panel were included with the VCarve software. The cross from the praying (cowboy) scene and the rose from the broken tiles collection.

Just thought I’d share..."

Why not hack together your own layout mixing and matching models from other projects or from your own library!  For some great inspiration check out our  hacks page!

Be safe and let the chips fly!

The Design and Make Team

Let's have some Fun in the Sun!

Possible Layout

Another Possible Layout

The winter blues getting to you?  Maybe you're planning a trip down south with a special friend and want to surprise them?  You might even be a surfing fan and just want a unique sign to hang by your boards.  Lots of great options for a fun project that is sure to remind you of the surf, sun and beach even if you're in the dead of winter.

All 7 Models

Assemble Layout

Project Sheet

This project includes 7 models:

  • Palm Trees No.1
  • Flowers No.1
  • Surfboard No.1
  • Surf Wave No.1
  • Globe and Plane
  • Happy Sun No.1
  • Sign Shape No.1

Plus 1 Assembled Layout and Project Sheet for just $30.00

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Above are a few other very quick layouts that just might get you inspired!

Hope you enjoy this project...

Comments Welcome!

Be safe and let the chips fly!

The Design and Make CNC Projects Team

Ronald Moorehead - Customer Focus

If you are new to your CNC and Design and Make CNC Projects it may sometimes seems overwhelming when it comes to creating your very first custom layout.  We knew that and that's why we have included into every project an already assembled layout.   These layouts have come about while we tested the models and how they would interact with each other.  Normally, with just a bit of V-Carving, they can be customized and in just a few minutes you can have a project ready for your machine.

"I just wanted to share my carving of Mother's Garden No 2 with you. I made the small one first and did not like the way it tuned out with no detail in the humming bird so I made a large one to show the detail. Finished with Bronze Sculpt Nouveau."

"The large one is 11" square and the small one is 6" square.
I used Aspire version 4.5 and machined in on my ShopBot PRS."

It would be unfair to overlook these layouts if you are an experienced user.  As Ronald shows they can be very handy and turn out quite nice!  Ronald used the assembled layout for the project and add a bit of V-Carving and turned it into a great gift! It is hard to not notice the amazing finish on the pieces.  Nice job Ronald!

Thanks again Ronald for taking the time to share these finished projects with us!