How to Make Personalized Name Puzzles

Lean how to make personalized laser-cut name puzzles and customize them with unique materials combinations! Learn how to use sublimation acrylic, Unisub hardboard, Pattern Ply, wood, acrylic, and more in this fun workshop!
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Materials Used for Projects:
Name Puzzle SVG File Set - shop.happinessishomemade.net/...
xTool P2 CO2 Laser - www.xtool.com/products/xtool-...
1/8" MDF - amzn.to/3q1pt2g
1/8" Pre-Finished Cherry Wood - www.kqzyfj.com/click-7671030-...
1/8" and 1/4" Birch Wood - amzn.to/3q70LNL
1/8" Unisub White Sublimation Hardboard - www.jpplus.com/unisub-white-1...
4 mm Sublimation White Cast Acrylic - www.jpplus.com/sublimation-ca...
1/8" and 1/4" Pattern Ply (Acrylic and/or MDF Core) - smokeyhilldesigns.com/collect...
1/8" Clear Acrylic - amzn.to/3Q8sFUj
1/4" Clear Acrylic - amzn.to/3K8l5oY
1/8" Glow-in-the-Dark Acrylic - www.ceruleantides.com/product...
1/8" Black Acrylic - amzn.to/3K4wTIP
1/8" White Acrylic - amzn.to/472BsNJ
1/8" Colored Acrylic in Assorted Colors - amzn.to/3Q1VEsU
Acrylic Craft Paint - amzn.to/3Opbf4s
Clear Spray Sealer - amzn.to/3Oo4Czj
3M Double-Sided Adhesive - amzn.to/46T4G1r
Paper Masking Tape - amzn.to/43AYGHC
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00:00 Introduction
01:00 Setting Up the Files in XCS Software
05:47 Cutting Puzzle #1
6:50 Painting & Assembling Puzzle #1
9:29 Alternate Materials Options
9:59 How to Use Unisub Board
13:02 How to Use Sublimation Acrylic
16:30 How to Use Pattern Ply
18:06 Recap and Wrap Up

[@lorigrose4150]

Great video, Heidi! You’ve given me lot’s of food for thought!

[@Happinessishomemade]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 😃

[@yvonnetucker1416]

OH wow. the last one.

[@christinemele4908]

Great video. What do you use to seal the paint?

[@Happinessishomemade]

I typically use a clear satin Polycrylic spray, but any wood sealer should work! If the puzzle is going to be for a child who is still young enough to put things in their mouth, I may opt to use a beeswax wood sealer instead. :)

[@joannscott6381]

Do you think that different textures between the layers would work for students with low vision that are working on tactile & letter matching?

[@Happinessishomemade]

There are noticeable tactile differences between the materials (particularly between acrylic and wood), so I do think that might work for your needs.

[@daniellehull3955]

What were the thickness in the last two patternply puzzles? Back, top and names?

[@Happinessishomemade]

All of the pieces were 1/8" thick, and the letters were doubled up to give them additional thickness. You could also opt to use 1/8" for the backing and topper and 1/4" for the letters. :)

[@daniellehull3955]

I also can't find the file anywhere just the puzzles you made here. Is there a link to the file?

[@Happinessishomemade]

Just added that to the description - thanks for the heads up! You can get the files here: shop.happinessishomemade.net/collections/laser-files/products/name-puzzle-laser-svg

[@BrittanieRobbins]

How do you get the letters ungrouped? Thanks

[@Happinessishomemade]

Which software are you using? Most of them have an "ungroup" function that you can use to ungroup the letters.

[@BrittanieRobbins]

@@Happinessishomemade same software. Creative space. I tried to ungroup but it was greyed out. Thanks!

[@Happinessishomemade]

@@BrittanieRobbins I just updated my XCS software and tested it on my computer, and it's also coming up greyed out for me as well, but that seems to be because it's importing the letters as ungrouped in the first place now (at least in my version of the software). If you're still having trouble with it, feel free to email me at [e-mail], and I can send you a copy of the file with the individual letters.