CUT THEN PRINT vs PRINT THEN CUT — Which One Makes You More Money?

CUT THEN PRINT vs PRINT THEN CUT — Which One Makes You More Money?

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Kim and Garrett make it
1 Video View·Nov 28, 2025

Which method actually wins for laser crafting?! Print-and-Cut or Cut-and-Print? We put them head-to-head to find out.
In this showdown we take a real customer order of 50 acrylic ornaments and run both methods step-by-step to compare speed, workflow, precision, cleanup, and overall results. Whether you're running a home laser business or experimenting with UV printing and laser cutting for the first time, this video breaks down everything you need to know to pick the right method for your projects.

In the video we cover:
• Full setup in Adobe Illustrator for both workflows
• LogoJET UVx90R-SE: Referral Link: https://www.logojet.com/pages/referral
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• AEON Mira 5s: https://aeonlaser.us/promos?ref=kandgmakeit
• Registration marks vs jig alignment
• Dealing with print distortion in LightBurn
• Material handling, cleanup, repeatability, and batching
• Which workflow makes the most sense for small runs vs large batches

This video is perfect for:
• Laser crafters and small business owners
• UV DTF/UV print + laser users
• Makers comparing print-then-cut vs cut-then-print
• Anyone trying to maximize production speed and reduce waste

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Tools used in this video
• LogoJET UVx90R-SE: Referral Link: https://www.logojet.com/pages/referral
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• AEON Mira 5s: https://aeonlaser.us/promos?ref=kandgmakeit

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FYI: We are not professionals, and we don’t claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. We have just enough woodworking skill to make some basic furniture. Safety first!


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