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NEW crafting files! We have recently added crafting files to our library of designs and we wanted to break down a number of ways that these files can be used. To start with, these crafting files come in six different file extensions: .svg, .dxf, .pdf, .eps, .png, and .jpg.  The rasterized versions come in 300 dpi. The various formats can be used on a number of different maker / crafting machines. What Crafting Machines can you use? Paper Cutter (cricut, brother scan N cut, cameo, etc.) Vinyl Cutter (UScutters, cricut, brother scan N cut, cameo, etc.) Laser Cutter / Engraver (glowforge, epilogue,...

Getting Started in Laser Cutting, the Basics

We'll take a look at:

• Should I buy a laser?
• How big should my laser be?
• How does a laser work?
• Maintenance

• Do I need any thing else for my Laser?

KICKSTARTER is LIVE! We've been busy...     Ever since we started Xykit 4 years ago, we've wanted to do a series of themed dice towers. We've been sketching and planning all this time and began to test and prototype this year. Over the past several months we have worked on perfecting these towers to add a unique style with a modular system.  We wanted the towers to feel like they belong with the games you are playing. The Dream...      Our dream for these dice towers was to allow for creativity. We want you to be able to build...

    Many of you know that I love drawing and I also love playing tabletop games. When I have free time I am usually doing one of these two things.      So, I set out to combine these two hobbies into something useful. When looking around at what is currently available for print and play RPG maps, I found the options somewhat limiting. There are many beautiful maps available but most for very specif encounters.  I wanted to make something that can be used over and over again and added to over time.     I started exploring...

Update: CONTEST WINNER, David H., Congratulations We are getting ready to release our NEW Fantasy Dice Lamp! To spread the word, we've decided to host a contest for a chance to win one!  Since our customers tend to be gamers, we've made a little game to play.       Starting February 25, 2019 we will begin posting puzzles in various places of our social media pages and through our newsletter.  The puzzles will be brain teasers and riddles designed specifically for this contest. In order to enter the contest, all participants will be required to submit a google form (...