# Create Your Own Laser Engraved Plaque

- Link: https://createdworkshop.com/videos/create-your-own-laser-engraved-plaque
- Published: 2024-06-24T18:41:41-05:00
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I wanted to make an award plaque that’s quick and simple, something you could knock
out in under 30 minutes for a small business or just for yourself. Depending on 
where you live, plaques like this can also sell pretty well.

I start with a rough board, plane it and cut it to size, then route a decorative
edge on the front. After sanding the edges, I engrave it on my Monport 80W CO2 laser
and finish it with more sanding and some oil.

It doesn’t take a lot of tools, and you could even start with pre-dimensioned lumber
if you don’t have a planer. I used a Milescraft Sandplane along the way, and the
xTool S1 shows up too.

For how little time and material goes into it, I think it’s a nice-looking project
that’s worth having in your back pocket.