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Christopher Frank holding his finished Mother Nature cross pendant made with an xTool F2 Ultra Dual.

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Christopher

Iron Etch Laser Engraving

Christopher Frank makes custom pendants and other engraved pieces through Iron Etch Laser Engraving in Delaware.

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Original project photographChristopher's finished Mother Nature cross pendant, photographed in hand.

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Project 01Original project photograph

Mother Nature cross pendant

Made with xTool F2 Ultra DualPhoto: Christopher Frank / Iron Etch Laser Engraving

Project 02Original project photograph

Three finished cross pendants

Made with xTool F2 Ultra DualPhoto: Christopher Frank / Iron Etch Laser Engraving

Project 03Original project photograph

Three-dog boat pendant

Made with xTool F2 Ultra DualPhoto: Christopher Frank / Iron Etch Laser Engraving

Christopher is the maker behind Iron Etch Laser Engraving in Delaware. His xTool F2 Ultra Dual is his only laser, and every Iron Etch laser job runs through it. For his custom pendants, he starts with a depth map, traces the design in Adobe Illustrator, engraves it, and cuts out the finished shape.

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Based inDelaware
MakesCustom pendants
Featured toolxTool F2 Ultra Dual
Christopher's F2 Ultra pendant work

Christopher runs his Iron Etch laser work through an F2 Ultra Dual.

The Dual is his only laser. He begins with a depth map, traces the design and working paths in Adobe Illustrator, engraves the detail, and cuts out the pendant. He reported about three hours for the Mother Nature cross and says the main iteration was dialing in depth and settings to his preference.

Owner field report and three pendant projects publishedPublished with Christopher's site-use permission and standing edit rights
01

Start with the depth map

Christopher begins with a depth map for the pendant design. It is the visual source he carries into the preparation stage before engraving.

02

Trace the design in Illustrator

He uses Adobe Illustrator to trace the design and prepare clean working paths, including the outline that will define the finished pendant shape.

03

Engrave the detail

The prepared design moves to Christopher's xTool F2 Ultra Dual for engraving. The close photographs show the finished relief and small decorative details.

04

Cut out the pendant

After the engraved face is complete, Christopher cuts the outside shape to free the pendant from the surrounding stock.

Tools Christopher listed
  • xTool F2 Ultra Dual
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Depth maps
  • xTool Studio

Christopher approved the project media, owner observations, and future settings screenshot for site use. His original photographs stay first, the presentation images are labeled separately, and the machine, material, timing, repeatability expectation, and software observations remain attributed directly to him. Exact project settings are still pending. He can request edits or removal at any time.

Three original project photographs with two disclosed presentation images

The real finished pieces come first. Two AI-styled presentation images are paired with their matching physical pendants and labeled separately. Click any image for its source and Christopher's process notes.

Project 012 project media items

Mother Nature cross pendant

Christopher custom designed this Mother Nature cross, engraved and cut it, then polished and hand finished the pendant. His original photograph remains the evidence for the physical result; the separate AI-styled garden scene is shown only as a presentation idea.

Featured toolConfirmed
xTool F2 Ultra Dual; Christopher's only laser
MaterialConfirmed
4 x 8-inch, 14-gauge / 2 mm, 99.9% brass sheet
Total workflow timeConfirmed
About three hours from start to finish
Repeatability expectationConfirmed
Similar results expected with the same settings and bed placement; not yet a measured repeatability test
xTool Studio observationConfirmed
Latest release reported August 17, 2026: 8-bit depth maps accepted in his workflow; his 16-bit files are not
Christopher's workflowConfirmed
Depth map, Illustrator trace, engrave, cut, polish, hand finish
FinishingConfirmed
Polished and hand finished
Image evidenceConfirmed
Original project photo first; AI-styled presentation shown separately
Original project photoOriginal project photograph

Mother Nature cross pendant

Christopher holds the finished Mother Nature pendant close to the camera, making the floral relief, polished surface, and cut edge easy to inspect.

Created withxTool F2 Ultra Dual

Christopher starts with a depth map, traces the design and working paths in Adobe Illustrator, engraves the detail on the F2 Ultra Dual, and cuts out the pendant. For this Mother Nature cross, he then polished and hand finished the piece. He reported about three hours from start to finish on 4 x 8-inch, 14-gauge / 2 mm brass.

Image creditChristopher Frank / Iron Etch Laser Engraving

  • xTool F2 Ultra Dual
  • laser engraving
  • custom pendant
  • Mother Nature cross
  • depth map
  • Adobe Illustrator
AI presentation companionAI-styled presentation image

The Mother Nature cross in a garden setting

A synthetic presentation scene inspired by the Mother Nature pendant shown in Christopher's original photograph.

This is an AI-styled presentation image, not a photograph of the finished object and not evidence of the engraving result. It is paired in this project with Christopher's original photograph.

Image creditAI presentation image supplied by Christopher Frank / Iron Etch Laser Engraving

  • AI presentation
  • Mother Nature cross concept
  • paired with original photo

Project 021 project media item

Three cross pendant designs

A dove-and-cross piece, a crucifix, and a Celtic cross show three different ways Christopher builds detail and silhouette into the same pendant format.

What the photo showsVisible in photos
Three finished cross pendants with different relief, cutout, and border treatments
Featured toolConfirmed
xTool F2 Ultra Dual
Christopher's workflowConfirmed
Depth map, Illustrator trace, engrave, cut out
Original project photoOriginal project photograph

Three finished cross pendants

Christopher photographed three finished pieces together: a dove-and-cross design, a crucifix, and a Celtic cross.

Created withxTool F2 Ultra Dual

Christopher uses the same four-part foundation for these pendants: prepare a depth map, trace the design in Adobe Illustrator, engrave the detail, and cut out the final shape.

Image creditChristopher Frank / Iron Etch Laser Engraving

  • xTool F2 Ultra Dual
  • laser engraving
  • cross pendants
  • relief detail
  • custom design

Project 032 project media items

Three-dog boat pendant

Christopher engraved and cut a long horizontal pendant showing three dogs standing in a small boat. The original close-up records the physical relief and edge detail; a separate AI-styled outdoor image shows the finished piece as a presentation concept.

What the photo showsVisible in photos
Three dogs standing in a small boat, engraved as a long horizontal pendant
Featured toolConfirmed
xTool F2 Ultra Dual
Christopher's workflowConfirmed
Depth map, Illustrator trace, engrave, cut out
Image evidenceConfirmed
Original project photo first; AI-styled presentation shown separately
Original project photoOriginal project photograph

Three-dog boat pendant

Christopher photographed the finished horizontal pendant close up, showing three dogs standing in a small boat along with the engraved relief and cut edge.

Created withxTool F2 Ultra Dual

Christopher uses his four-part pendant workflow: prepare a depth map, trace the design and cut boundary in Adobe Illustrator, engrave the detail on the xTool F2 Ultra Dual, and cut out the final shape.

Image creditChristopher Frank / Iron Etch Laser Engraving

  • xTool F2 Ultra Dual
  • laser engraved dog pendant
  • three dogs
  • boat pendant
  • relief detail
  • Adobe Illustrator
AI presentation companionAI-styled presentation image

The three-dog boat pendant outdoors

A synthetic presentation scene inspired by the three-dog boat pendant shown in Christopher's original photograph.

This is an AI-styled presentation image, not a photograph of the finished object and not evidence of the engraving result. It is paired in this project with Christopher's original photograph.

Image creditAI presentation image supplied by Christopher Frank / Iron Etch Laser Engraving

  • AI presentation
  • three-dog boat pendant concept
  • paired with original photo
About Christopher

Christopher turns depth maps into finished pendants on the xTool F2 Ultra Dual.

Iron Etch Laser Engraving is Christopher Frank's custom laser engraving and design service in Delaware. His broader work includes custom pendants and firearm engraving; this first profile set stays focused on the pendant work he photographed and approved for the site.

Christopher's pendant process has four shop steps. He starts with a depth map, then uses Adobe Illustrator to trace the design and prepare clean working paths. His xTool F2 Ultra Dual engraves the detail before he cuts the outside shape. He reported about three hours from start to finish for the Mother Nature cross.

Christopher described the learning curve as quick and reported no machine issue on that project. The work needed depth and settings adjustments to match his preference. With the latest xTool Studio release reported on August 17, 2026, he says his F2 workflow accepts 8-bit depth maps rather than his 16-bit files.

The original photographs stay at the center of this page. AI-styled presentation images appear only beside their matching physical pendants, with clear labels so they cannot be mistaken for finished objects or engraving results.

  • Custom pendants
  • Laser engraving
  • Depth-map preparation
  • Adobe Illustrator tracing
  • Custom design services
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