# Inlay Kit [![cuttle](https://cuttle-uploads.imgix.net/56/c342d0fa290e787762339822921ed4bb73fadf5a355f2611c10f6c5bdeea28f6.jpg?auto=compress,format&q=80&fit=crop&width=32&height=32&dpr=1)Cuttle Official](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle) Aug 27, 2024 (updated Aug 26, 2024) Public ![](https://cuttle-uploads.imgix.net/56/4a2c65ed7a3eef7d07d8bd5eff9d48ed4b58b82ba17f9f8cb81fe06f8b8c837e.jpg?auto=compress,format&q=80&fit=max&width=700&height=1280&dpr=1) Create your own designs for press-fit inlay projects. Open the project in the Cuttle Editor, arrange filled shapes of different colors in the **Design** component, then go to the **Cut** component for all of your pieces laid out with kerf compensation automatically applied. ## Video Tutorial [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX-7n-iZW8w) [Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/qX-7n-iZW8w) ## How to Use Unlike other templates, this “kit” allows you to create your own design in the Cuttle Editor. Then you go to the **Cut** component for all of your pieces laid out with kerf compensation automatically applied. 1. Scroll to the top of this page and click “Open in Cuttle Editor” to start editing. 2. In the **Design** component, arrange filled shapes of two different colors to create your design. Note: _your shapes must be filled_ as it uses fill color to know which shapes correspond to which material. 3. When you have a design you like, go to the **Cut** component to see your shapes laid out. Adjust the `kerf` to get the perfect press-fit for your laser and materials. You can use the [Press-fit Inlay Kerf Tester](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Press-Fit-Inlay-Kerf-Tester-fzKFDlQL8TJ1) to easily find the perfect `kerf` setting. 4. Do File > Export SVG on the **Cut** component to download your SVG, ready to cut. ## Tips for Design - This uses the **Flatten** modifier behind the scenes. This means that all the things you can do with **Flatten** will also work here: - You can create holes by making shapes filled with white. - You can also use non-hairline strokes. Uncheck the `hairline` checkbox in the Stroke and set your own stroke thickness and alignment to easily create borders around shapes. - If you’re making earrings, you can check the `earrings` checkbox to automatically add an additional mirrored copy of your design to the Cut component. - For earring finding holes, we like to use 0.06 inches as the diameter. These holes should be about 0.06 inches from the edge of the material — any less you risk breaking the material. ## Tips for Assembly - Keep track of which side is “up” as you take your pieces out of the laser cutter. - If you have small pieces, you can press blue tape over the cut to help lift everything out all at once without dropping pieces. - If you’re using the `flipInnerPieces` option (which we recommend), you’ll be cutting your inner pieces with the material upside down. For example if you have acrylic that’s sparkly on one side, you probably want to put the sparkly side _faced down_ in your laser. - If you’re using `flipInnerPieces`, make sure to flip over the inner pieces when inserting them into the outer pieces for the appropriate fit. - You can often just press fit the pieces together with your fingers. If you’re having trouble, place your pieces on a flat surface, then press down with a piece of flat scrap material. This will help you apply even pressure. You can gently tap the scrap material with a mallet or hammer to get the piece in. ## Designs made with this kit You can cut these or use them as starting points for your own remixes. 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