I’m Matt Cornelius and this channel is all about woodcarving, laser engraving, and creative craftsmanship. I teach beginners and makers how to carve with Dremel tools, power carve with precision, and engrave with xTool and WeCreat lasers, including UV, MOPA, CO2, and diode systems.
You’ll find fast tutorials, tool reviews, carving tips, laser engraving projects, and ideas that help you create better art and build a profitable laser or woodcarving side hustle.
I cover Viking art, custom tomahawks, detailed rotary tool work, metal and wood engraving, photo engraving, project ideas that sell, and real results from every machine I test.
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Most beginners do not fail because their laser is bad.
They fail because they start making random projects nobody wants to buy.
In this video, I break down beginner laser projects that ACTUALLY sell, how to think about profitable products, and one of the easiest ways to start making money with a laser without overcomplicating everything.
If you are tired of guessing what to make… this one is for you. 🔥
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Psst: A lot of people want a different life while protecting the habits that built the current one. (I am the world's worst)
Growth usually is not dramatic at first.
It looks like discipline when nobody is watching.
It looks like repetition.
It looks like doing the work you kept putting off.
Most breakthroughs are hidden inside the things we avoid.
To be honest, I have avoided A LOT here lately.
I have several client projects I need to complete right now. I am writing this now to let you know you are not alone! I am right here with you! -Matt
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(Link in comments) I am going to be a total SHILL here… but I am TOO excited not to share. These premium leatherette notebooks from Lonestar Adhesive are the BEST $7.50 you will ever spend! (Better and CHEAPER than anything on Amazon) orders about $200 worth and am making money. They laser PHEMONAL… and the UV printing is crazy!
Find them here ➡️ lonestaradhesive.com/products/notebook-journals-he…
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Hey friends! After much debating, I’ve done a rebrand on my channel. My old logo wasn’t cutting it anymore, especially with so much AI-generated content flooding the internet.
I wanted you to know there’s a real human behind Cornelius Creations, not just an axe logo! 😄
This channel has grown a lot since those early woodcarving days. We’re now deep into UV Printing, Laser Engraving, Wood Carving, and Bladed Art and the brand needed to reflect that.
Same me. Same passion. Just a fresh new look. 🔥
What do you think of the new look? Drop a comment below, I’d love to hear from you!
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PSA: I had trouble with the last few videos. Here is the latest version!
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Rattlesnake skin - Inlayed in Wood. Who would be up for a tutorial video? (P.S. I know you are seeing a lot of laser engraving content, but don't worry. I still have more handmade coming your way!)
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Niche down my friends! ⬇️
How do you make money with your artwork?
• Find a specific niche (niche: group of people wanting a specific or certain product) and solve that NEED. Example: I carve axe handles.
What does this look like for you?
• Is it: Baseball bats? Birdhouses? Signs? Caricature carvings? (Doug Linker is amazing btw)
Experiment and find what speaks to you. Inspiration is everywhere. Some people I know even carve ear-rings!
Actionable step for THIS WEEK: Get a pen and paper and jot down the first things that come to mind.
Remember:
• No Idea is stupid.
• Skills have to be developed - be easy on yourself.
• Your breakthrough is on the other side of the negative thoughts of what YOU THINK you know about what you are capable of. (Read that again)
Give yourself permission to sit and jot down those ideas.
Talk soon - Matt
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The drawing for the xTool F1 will be tomorrow! (9/22/24)
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