Milling Foam Tombstones Epitaphs & Signs with CNC Pt 1
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What this video covers
This first installment of a multi-part series covers the digital design phase of creating CNC-milled foam tombstones and signs for haunted attractions. The focus is on building out epitaphs and layouts in Adobe Illustrator before sending artwork to the Shapeoko 3 CNC router. Mastering the vector design step is presented as the critical foundation for clean, repeatable results in the physical milling stage that follows.
Key takeaways
- ◆Adobe Illustrator is used to design tombstone epitaphs and sign layouts before any cutting begins
- ◆The Shapeoko 3 CNC router is the machine used to mill the finished designs into foam
- ◆Getting the vector artwork right in Part 1 sets up success for the physical milling steps in later parts
- ◆CNC fabrication allows for precise, repeatable tombstone lettering that is difficult to achieve by hand
Who this is for
Haunted attraction builders and home haunters who want to produce professional-quality foam tombstones and cemetery signage using CNC technology.
Tools mentioned
- • Shapeoko 3 CNC Router
- • Adobe Illustrator
Materials mentioned
- • foam
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