Laser Cut Christmas Wine Tags (Engraving and Cutting)

These laser cut Christmas wine tags are a laser engraving and cutting beginner project. No matter the machine or the type of laser, you can craft this holiday laser idea in only minutes.

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Christmas Wine Tag SVG Bundle

Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, I’ve been in holiday crafting mode. It’s a busy time, but I love it!

Today, I created a set of 8 Christmas wine tag SVG designs for laser cutters and cutting machines. Whether you’re crafting with the xTool M1 Ultra or a Cricut machine, these holiday wine tags are a quick and fun project.

Below, I’ll share the step by step on how to laser cut wine tags from basswood, as well as engrave the premade sayings and designs. This xTool M1 Ultra project idea can be made with any laser.

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Materials Needed for This Christmas Laser Craft

Below are the materials I used to create this easy holiday gift idea. The paper masking is optional – I just don’t like the clean up side of laser cutting and engraving, so I use it to help maintain my love of the craft.

• Christmas Wine Tag SVG Bundle
• 3mm basswood plywood (or other thin wood)
• paper masking
• suede cord
• ribbon and /or beads

Christmas Wine Gift Tags Laser Project Video Tutorial

If you’re a visual learner like I am, watch the holiday wine tags laser cutting and engraving video tutorial on YouTube. We have a lot of fun on the channel, so be sure to subscribe.

Brand new to your xTool laser? Watch this short How to Set Up a Smart Test Array video tutorial for a safe, efficient way to set up a materials test.

What Laser Should I Use?

I own many lasers, but only two types of lasers right now: CO2 and diode. Below are summaries of each and suggestions on materials. Today, I”ll be using the xTool M1 Ultra but this craft and the set of Christmas wine tag SVGs can be used on ANY diode or CO2 laser.

• xTool P2 – A fully-enclosed CO2 laser, perfect for cutting acrylic and wood. This is an unrestricted laser when it comes to acrylic, wood, slate, etc. and is perfect for those with a small business or looking to start one.
• xTool S1 – The option I have is a 40 watt diode laser which cuts some acrylic, wood and does amazing engravings. This laser has some acrylic restrictions (no clear, mirror, translucent; primarily opaque) but powers through wood.
• xTool M1 Ultra – The updated version of the M1 shows up to the party with a printer (can print on wood), a laser, a set of blades, foil, and embossing, as well as a pen tool. This is my number one recommendation for crafters.

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Below is the step by step tutorial to create these Christmas wine tags. Keep this page open and follow along or scroll to the bottom of the page to print out a version without images.

How to Set Up the Wine Tag SVG File in XCS

If you’re using an xTool laser machine, follow each step below to get the file ready. If you’re using another laser or cutting machine, import the SVG, set all red to cut and all blue to engrave.

Open a new project within XCS and import the SVG bundle or drag it into the project canvas. Note: you can also open the XCS file included in the download for a ready-to-go project.

Ensure the size is correct for your project and enter the settings.

I used paper masking for a quick clean up, so my settings were: engraving 50, 50, and 1 pass and cutting 90, 5, and 2 passes.

Note: if you want to create only a few of the gift tags, copy and paste them onto the Working canvas.

Load Material, Settings, and Process the Engravings and Cuts

Cover a piece of basswood ply in paper masking. Note that the grain of the wood should be vertical for the best results. Ensure there are no bubbles in the masking and place onto the slats or the honeycomb.

Turn on the M1 Ultra or other laser and select Auto-Measure from the top menu bar to enter the distance. Select the material or enter settings for both engraving and cutting if you haven’t done so already.

Next, select the Marking indicator in the top menu bar, select rectangle, and move the laser module to position the crosshair at the top left-most position of the material. Press the white button on the front of the M1 Ultra to lock it in place.

Move the laser module and position the crosshair at the bottom right-most portion of the material. Press the white button the front of the machine to lock in the vertex. Select end marking and done in the software.

Move the gift tags to be processed into the marking area, ensuring all pieces are a) moved at the same time in the same position and b) placed within the marked area. Save the file.

Frame the design, if desired, and process the material. Note: if using an air purifier or inline fan, please turn those on. If using the AP2 in the xTool SafetyPro class, ensure the dongle is in the M1 Ultra and select “Auto” on the purifier.

Clean Up and Dressing

Once the machine has processed the tags, remove them from the machine and clean up all edges. Remove the masking.

Cut between 10-12 inches of suede cord, fold in half, and slide the looped end through the front of the gift tag hole. Add a ribbon, bead, or bow to decorate and slip onto a bottle of wine!

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