3D Relief Engraving on Wood with the xTool F2 | Full Beginner-Friendly Tutorial

Are you new to the xTool F2 and want to learn how to engrave a stunning 3D relief design on wood? In this beginner friendly project tutorial I walk you step by step through the entire process of creating a 3D relief engraving using the xTool F2. You will learn how to prepare your wooden coaster, how to place it accurately, how to generate or import a relief image, how to prepare the artwork correctly in xTool Studio, how to apply the two layer relief workflow, how to frame safely, and finally how to engrave a clean, detailed relief finish using a diode laser. I also show the full polishing and clean-up process at the end. Thinking about getting an xTool machine? You can use my affiliate links and discount code below to save money and support the channel at the same time. Discount Code: L3D80 US: https://xtool.pxf.io/zxDBzM UK: https://xtool.pxf.io/RGDW0g EU: https://xtool.pxf.io/LKYWDZ AU: https://xtool.pxf.io/POe46R CA: https://xtool.pxf.io/kOyZoV This workflow applies to all xTool F Series diode lasers. If you are using an F1, F1 Ultra, F2, or F2 Ultra, simply follow the same steps and refer to our community materials sheet for the correct settings for your machine. Follow us on Facebook   / l3daccessoriesofficial   For shared settings, step by step help, and support from thousands of xTool F Series users, join our Facebook groups xTool F Series Maker Group (materials sheet included)   / xtoolfseries   xTool F2 User Group   / 1158702006240948   If you are new to xTool Studio you can find my full beginner friendly tutorial playlist here    • xTool Studio Beginner Tutorials   This playlist covers everything from framing and focusing to vector tools, image engraving, relief engraving, testing materials, and more so you can get the best results from your F Series laser. Tools and links mentioned Self-Centering Jig (Physical Jig) https://www.l3daccessories.com/produc... (Digital Download) https://www.l3daccessories.com/produc... Wooden Coaster Blanks (UK) https://amzn.to/4a4OCh4 (US) https://tinyurl.com/3f4wvwz8 Creative Fabrica Designs (Affiliate Link) https://www.creativefabrica.com/ref/1... Subscribe for more I post regular videos on laser engraving, jig design, xTool Studio tutorials, and beginner friendly project ideas. You will also find live demos and real world explanations to help you get the best results from your machine. Follow me for daily updates TikTok Instagram Facebook and more https://linktr.ee/l3daccessories About L3D Accessories I am Chris a UK based design engineer and laser engraving enthusiast. I run L3D Accessories part time from my home office creating jigs downloadable files and educational content to help makers get the most out of their machines. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:32 What you need and which xTool machines this works on 1:00 How to position your coaster (jig vs manual placement) 1:21 Manual focus demonstration on the xTool F2 1:37 xTool Studio workflow overview 1:46 Auto Focus demonstration 2:03 What a 3D low-relief image is 2:14 Where to find or create low-relief images 2:40 Generating a low-relief image using AI Make (Atomm) 4:48 Importing your image into xTool Studio 4:59 Applying a circular mask to fit the coaster 7:19 Preparing and enhancing the image for 3D depth 10:26 Setting up layer order for multi-pass engraving 11:40 Recommended material settings 12:42 Framing the design on the F2 13:22 Processing the engraving (engrave by layer mode) 14:00 Safety reminder 14:19 Live engraving (100× speed) 14:55 Post-engrave clean-up 15:37 Finished results 16:01 Final thoughts and call to action Hashtags #LaserEngraving #xTool #XToolF2 #XToolFSeries #ReliefEngraving #3DEngraving #LaserEngraver #XToolStudio #WoodEngraving #BeginnersGuide #LaserProjects #MakersGonnaMake #DIYEngraving #CraftBusiness