Perpetual Affirmation Calendar

Welcome back to Welcome Home Custom! In this video, we’re building our layered Perpetual Calendar — a rotating, reusable calendar designed for laser cutting. Whether you're a Glowforge user, diode laser fan, or CO₂ laser pro, this project is perfect for home decor, gifts, or desk organization. You’ll also love the fun themed dials, from motivational affirmations to sassy sayings 😎. 🔍 What you’ll learn in this tutorial: 📁 How to navigate your file types: SVG, DXF, EPS, PDF & AI 🎨 Using the color key + RGB codes for LightBurn and visual accessibility 🧠 Understanding slot & tab sizing and how to adjust dimensions correctly 🪛 File differences explained: kerf vs no kerf, scored vs engraved, glue vs 3M 🔁 How to layer and align rings for a smooth-spinning calendar 🖼️ Options for decorative overlays to personalize your calendar style 🪵 How to assemble the layered stand and finish your project cleanly 📏 Need to measure your slot size? Use my go-to Material Measuring Tool here: 👉 https://welcomehomecustom.com/products/material-measuring-tool 🛠️ What's Included in the Perpetual Calendar File Bundle: • Options for glue or 3M/double-sided adhesive • Tabs and slots labeled by inch for easy identification • Bonus overlay graphics for seasonal or year-round decor • Assembly instructions with supply list + walkthrough video (this one!) ✅ Perfect for: • Glowforge, xTool, Thunder Laser, OMTech, or diode laser users • Crafters selling at markets or gifting handmade wood items • Beginners learning laser techniques like scoring, kerf adjusting, and layering • Fans of functional laser cut decor projects 👍 Like this tutorial? 💬 Drop a comment or question below! 🔔 Make sure to SUBSCRIBE for more laser tutorials, layered projects, and wood decor design tips every week! 🛒 Shop this file + explore my full collection: https://welcomehomecustom.com