Kat se Blad Laser Studio

02/11/2026

A little colour engraving from the weekend 🐉

Created on my xTool F1 Ultra! Just me holding the finished dragon piece so you can see how the colours catch the light.

This will be my next DesignFind file—keep an eye out if you’d like to give it a go yourself!

What do you think of the colours?

25/10/2026

🎯 From laser cutting to the final spin!

See how I made this **Spin to Win prize wheel**, from cutting the parts to assembling the stand, fitting the wheel and adding the finishing touches.

The making guide also shows how a simple piece of recycled plastic becomes the wheel’s clicker! ♻️

Watch the full video here:
[https://youtu.be/BrkDFPshkgY](https://youtu.be/BrkDFPshkgY)

If you enjoy seeing how things are made, give the video a like and subscribe to my YouTube channel for more workshop projects.

23/10/2026

One spin. A little suspense. A Kat se Blad finish! 🎯

Our laser-cut spin-to-win wheel gets its moment in the spotlight—with a satisfying logo reveal at the end. 👀

Looking for DIY prize wheel inspiration for markets, fundraisers, school events or game nights? This could be your next laser cutting project!

🎬 The full making video drops next week on our YouTube channel.
🛒 The digital design file will also be available in our online store, so you can make your own.

Follow Kat se Blad Laser Studio for the video and design file release!

Where would you use a wheel like this?

20/10/2026

Has your xTool air assist pump started making a horrible noise? 💨🔧

A torn rubber diaphragm inside the pump can be the culprit. It seems like a weak spot in the design—and replacing the entire air pump because of one small rubber part feels like an expensive solution.

Has anyone found a supplier for replacement diaphragms? From what I’ve seen, xTool seems to expect us to replace the whole pump. It’s a pretty expensive bit of kit to treat as a consumable.

I have an idea for making our own replacement diaphragms, but I’d love to hear from anyone who has already attempted this repair.

What material did you use? How did you make them, and how well have they held up?

If you’ve found a supplier or tried making your own, share your experience below. Let’s compare notes!

11/10/2026

Three very different source images. 128 hours of engraving. One wall nearly six metres wide. 🔥
These were the images I had to work with: a factory photograph, an old photograph of a tower, and a painted illustration of a watermill.
The challenge was turning that mix of detail, texture and contrast into artwork for a 5.8 m × 2.6 m laser-engraved feature wall.
Completed in 2024, the installation consisted of 36 MDF panels, with engraving across 22 of them. I converted the artwork into vectors and divided it into sections for my xTool S1 40W with its conveyor.
And the whole project was created in my small office—one panel at a time!
In January 2025, the wall featured in Woodshop News, in A.J. Hamler’s article “One size fits all?”
He described it as “one of the best examples of versatility I’ve ever seen.”
Seeing the finished installation—and then having it recognised like that—was a proud moment for Kat se Blad.
📰 Read the article: One size fits all? — Woodshop News
🎬 Join us on YouTube for practical laser projects and tutorials. Search for Kat se Blad, or follow the YouTube link in this page’s Links section.
Swipe through the images to see where this project started. Which transformation catches your eye? 👇

09/10/2026

Got a laser and looking for your next project? 🔥

At Kat se Blad, I create digital designs for things you can make, personalise and put to use—from motorcycle trophies and windpump clocks to engraving designs and practical workshop jigs.

🏍️ Make an award someone will be proud to display.
🎁 Create a gift with a personal touch.
🛠️ Build a jig that makes repeat jobs easier.

There’s also 50% OFF all my premium Atomm projects until 30 November 2026!

👉 Find Kat se Blad on Atomm and browse my digital designs. The shop address is on the artwork and in this page’s Links section.

🎬 Join us on YouTube for practical laser project tutorials, and subscribe to make along with Kat se Blad! Search for Kat se Blad, or find the channel through this page’s Links section. The channel address is also on the artwork.

These are downloadable digital design files; finished products and materials are not included. Check each listing for file formats and machine requirements.

What would you like to make next? 👇

08/10/2026

🔥 50% OFF all Kat se Blad premium projects on Atomm!

Planning your next xTool project? Get our premium digital design files at half price and bring something new to your laser workspace.

The sale is running now until 30 November 2026—a great time to pick up designs for gifts, personal projects or your next creative challenge.

👉 Find Kat se Blad on Atomm and browse our premium projects. The shop address is on the artwork.

07/10/2026

Laser-engraved patches available from Kat se Blad! 🏍️

This Honda NC Riders patch and other designs are available to purchase from us.

Also available in black with gold lettering or black with silver lettering, if you prefer.

Each patch has a sticky back and can be ironed on for a permanent bond.

📦 We can send your order via PUDO anywhere in South Africa.

📩 Message us for available designs and pricing.

07/10/2026

Making gifts for someone who loves the sea? ⚓

My Anchor & Waves design brings an anchor and rolling waves to a stainless-steel tag, engraved in colour with my xTool F1 Ultra.

For makers who want to try it, the paid Anchor.xcs file is available on Atomm with the artwork and my processing settings. The listing also includes written preparation and setup steps.

It follows the same coastal theme as my lighthouse design—another option for your next sea-inspired project.

Test your own steel first, as colours can vary with the material and finish.

Find Anchor & Waves through the Atomm link on our Page.

06/10/2026

A little piece of the coast, engraved in colour. 🌊

I made this lighthouse-and-waves design on stainless steel using my xTool F1 Ultra—a project for makers creating coastal-themed keyrings, tags or gifts.

Want to make your own? The paid LightHouse.xcs file is available on Atomm, with the artwork and my processing settings included.

Test your own steel first, as colours can vary with the material and finish.

Get the digital design here:
https://www.atomm.com/project/21615-colorful-circular-lighthouse-keychain-with-waves-design

Check this Keychain idea|Creator:KatseBlad Engraving|Format:xcs|Method:Laser processing|Model:xTool F1 Ultra (20W)|Material:1.8mm Round Stainless Steel Dog Tag