# Laser Engraving Pencils - Jig, Template, and Video Tutorial ✏️

MAR 18, 2025

Here's the latest with [Cuttle](https://cuttle.xyz/).

-   New Template and Tutorial: [Personalize Pencils with Laser Engraving](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Pencil-Engraving-Jig-EtKjBxWolxdS)
-   Cuttle Editor Tutorial: [Custom Floating Frames with Chicago Screws](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88_fRU5Yz_U)

## New Template and Tutorial: [How to Personalize Pencils with a Laser](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Pencil-Engraving-Jig-EtKjBxWolxdS) ✏️

![](https://cuttle-content.imgix.net/blog/laser-engraving-pencils-jig-template-video-tutorial/0aa9cf3e26d4697d4fc7d416e104ba01b06b1c47f18781561b642f68e8794b99.jpg?auto=compress,format&q=60&fit=max&w=720&h=720&dpr=2)

Our [latest template lets you personalize pencils](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Pencil-Engraving-Jig-EtKjBxWolxdS) by typing any text!

You can engrave any names or sayings. These make great gifts for students or teachers, or for special events like weddings.

Federico recorded a thorough [video tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-gmR_zHzVY) where he walks you through all the steps for engraving pencils.

First, he shows you how to cut out the template’s _jig_:

![](https://cuttle-content.imgix.net/blog/laser-engraving-pencils-jig-template-video-tutorial/202b83513b04391e49c9e4c46480b44ae8dc006657bf0d1f38b18da284ff76a3.jpg?auto=compress,format&q=60&fit=max&w=720&h=720&dpr=2)

The jig holds the pencils snugly in place, in a standardized location. This gives you _**perfectly centered engravings**_ every time, automatically.

The jig is sized for Dixon Ticonderoga pencils. These are available in all different colors — standard yellow, neon and pastels, even black. We have links to purchase these and all materials on the [template page](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Pencil-Engraving-Jig-EtKjBxWolxdS).

![](https://content.cuttle.xyz/blog/laser-engraving-pencils-jig-template-video-tutorial/b3edb2bb920e45c6b618863f0589f7b20905af08984214915268e7efc2127977.gif)

With your jig made, you can now type any text and the template will generate an SVG for you with _**all of the text perfectly placed**_.

![](https://cuttle-content.imgix.net/blog/laser-engraving-pencils-jig-template-video-tutorial/99797d55f743f1f4499675952f6cdebbe6f38afed048e2fc4ce798f89ac2bdc3.jpg?auto=compress,format&q=60&fit=max&w=720&h=720&dpr=2)

Next, Federico shows how to align the jig perfectly in your laser bed by using a quick trick with masking tape.

Then he suggests laser settings to use to engrave or score the pencils.

He shows the results on a variety of pencils and explains how to make text stand out on black pencils.

![](https://cuttle-content.imgix.net/blog/laser-engraving-pencils-jig-template-video-tutorial/17786b7577ae378558404412c9ac193eb4f0b4c9f1fb8034ad490f8f25f5ab13.jpg?auto=compress,format&q=60&fit=max&w=720&h=720&dpr=2)

I recommend watching [Federico’s video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-gmR_zHzVY) to see all of these steps. The [template page](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Pencil-Engraving-Jig-EtKjBxWolxdS) also includes all of these instructions as well as the cut settings we used.

## Video Tutorial: [How to Make Custom Floating Frames](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88_fRU5Yz_U) 🖼️

![](https://cuttle-content.imgix.net/blog/laser-engraving-pencils-jig-template-video-tutorial/36c69c033c1c990c13773ca5991d99473bb710a9b99f040e42268c56aa9c9681.jpg?auto=compress,format&q=60&fit=max&w=720&h=720&dpr=2)

In Federico’s [livestream from last week](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88_fRU5Yz_U), he shows how to make a custom floating frame using Chicago Screws (also known as binding screws).

Here’s the [template he created.](https://cuttle.xyz/@cuttle/Floating-Picture-Frame-Live-Session-41-WYSjSNLZf6XL)

You can catch Federico’s streams live on our [Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/cuttle) on **Thursdays at 1pm PT / 2pm MT / 3pm CT / 4pm ET**.

## Other Improvements and Fixes 🐞

-   Significant performance improvements to the Cuttle Editor, especially when working with large amounts of geometry ⚡️
-   Fixed a bug with saving file names that had a period (.) — thank you for the report **Layered Paper Art**!
-   Fixed a few subtle bugs with how guides were displayed.

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Toby Schachman