How to engrave on a curved object

I had a few people ask how I got the shape down for the axe handle the other day and I told them I’d make a video on it and how I did it. Here is the promised tips and tricks video for curved/any unique shaped object really:

I hope it helps someone out, you could probably pull this off with a regular photo too but the light box tool in the video helps.

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There’s definitely a lot of trust that happens just before you hit go - you know the shape is correct, so even if it looks funny in the GFUI you have trust :smiley:

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Very nice video. Thanks for sharing!

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Thanks for sharing this. Saving for later use.

Celeste

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Bookmarked for later - thank you!!!

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You’re welcome

You’re welcome. Anytime

I loved the tutorial. Thank you for posting.

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You’re welcome

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Congratulations Josh—-you are being awarded the new updated Glowforge Superhero award!

You are also the new owner of this Glowforge vintage truck.

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Why thank you

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