#61: Halloween Candy Trays

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👻 Get into the Halloween spirit with this fun and simple CNC project: custom candy trays! In this lesson, Kyle demonstrates how to create unique Halloween-themed trays using Vectric software. You'll learn how to import clipart, convert images into vectors, and size your designs. Kyle covers essential techniques like offsetting vectors to create material thickness for the tray walls, cleaning up nodes on curved lines, and organizing your project using layers and sheets for efficiency. Discover how to set up toolpaths for pockets and profiles, and how to use formulas to automatically adjust cut depths based on material thickness, making it easy to save and reuse toolpath templates for future projects. Whether you're a beginner or looking for quick holiday crafts, this lesson offers practical tips for creating personalized CNC trays for any occasion!

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Skull trays made from this lesson by Randy M.:

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