We Tested the xTool O1 Omni With Real Products
We finally got hands-on with the xTool O1 Omni, and instead of printing random rectangles of sadness, we tested it the way makers actually use a machine: by making real products....
Kimberly VanHuizen |
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We Tested the xTool O1 Omni With Real Products
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Jamboree 2026 Giveaways: Proof That I’m Occasionally Right (According to Kim)
Jamboree 2026 was an absolute whirlwind. But outside of the actual training, the best part of the entire event was handing out thousands of dollars in serious hardware and gear...
Kimberly VanHuizen |
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Wood vs. Metal: Is the Gweike Cloud M Core the Ultimate Hybrid Laser for Small Businesses?
For a long time, we’ve wanted to cut metal in our shop. But if you’ve only ever operated a desktop diode laser or a standard CO2 machine, jumping into the...
Kimberly VanHuizen |
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Stop Running Your Laser Business Like a Bodega: 7 Scaling Secrets
We just spent a whirlwind three days with nearly a hundred laser business owners at our workshop event. We ran hot seats, hosted late night talks, and held extensive training...
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8 Ways to Use Nano Banana AI in Your Craft Business
AI tools are everywhere right now, but one of the newest getting attention in the creative community is Google Gemini’s image generation tool nicknamed Nano Banana. 🍌 Makers, small business...
Garrett VanHuizen |
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🔥 How We Scaled Our Desktop Sign Post into a 4-Foot Craft Show Display (with a Laser Cutter!)
Looking for a collapsible, lightweight, and portable porch sign stand you can laser cut yourself?We’ve got you covered. In this post, we're sharing how we took our tabletop laser cut...
Garrett VanHuizen |
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How We Turned ONE AI-Generated Family Photo into 20 Custom Products
And How You Can Too! What if we told you that one single image — made entirely with AI — could become the foundation of 20 sellable, emotional, high-value products...
Garrett VanHuizen |
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Make Mom Cry Happy Tears with This Personalized Acrylic LED Sign 🌸💡
Looking for a gift that’s heartfelt, handmade, AND has that glowing wow factor?We’ve got you covered with our latest project — a laser-engraved, UV-printed, light-up acrylic sign that’s perfect for...
Garrett VanHuizen |
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How to Make NFC Smart Keychains with Your Laser Cutter (Perfect for Small Business!)
If you're looking for a new laser project that's fun, functional, and insanely profitable—we've got you covered. In this post, we're walking you through how to make NFC smart keychains...
Garrett VanHuizen |
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🔧 20 Must-Have Tools & Accessories for Every Laser Craft Business
If you run a laser craft business or are just diving into the world of laser cutting and engraving, your tools can make or break your workflow. In our latest...
Garrett VanHuizen |
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From Sketch to Stunning: Turning a Hand-Drawn Mariners Cross into 3D Laser Art
Have you ever been handed a rough sketch and asked, “Can you turn this into a sign?” We get that request more often than you might think—and it’s always a...
Garrett VanHuizen |
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🎨 How We Made Custom T-Shirts in Under 30 Minutes with the xTool Apparel Printer
Hey friends! 👋 It’s Kim and Garrett from Kim & Garrett Make It, and today we’re sharing how we whipped up two full-color custom t-shirts in under 30 minutes —...
Garrett VanHuizen |
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How to Laser Engrave Coir Doormats – Step-by-Step Guide
Are you looking for a unique and customizable laser engraving project? Have you ever wondered if you can laser engrave doormats? 🤯 Well, we put it to the test, and...
Garrett VanHuizen |
