# CNC workflow tutorials

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**Category:** Snapmaker 2.0 (3-in-1)\
**Created:** [January 28, 2022, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cnc-workflow-tutorials/23954 "2022-01-28T15:17:53Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 29, 2022, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cnc-workflow-tutorials/23954/5 "2022-01-29T17:52:44Z")

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For that, start with this thread:

> [@Interested in CNC Wisdom](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/interested-in-cnc-wisdom/18727/2):
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> The first thing you should do is see if you can find a relief or stl of the logo. Check etsy or [stlfinder.com](http://stlfinder.com). May have to pay but trust me, it probably will be worth it. Failing that find an svg (vector) version of the logo. If that’s not available, is there a version without gradients/shadows/textures? Because you’re going to need to go in and do some editing in an image program that allows you to create layers and separate the different elements. It’s a lot easier if the selection tool can …

Also, Easel by Inventables works really well for doing signs. It has a really good preview mode to show you what it will look like. Unfortunately they’ve removed some things from the free version - multiple passes and custom bit shapes/sizes. But occasionally it’s worth the $20 for a month when I’m doing some specific projects. I think you can get a free trial month. (Have to do a couple things to get g-code to work with SM, but nothing difficult. Ask (or search) if you want to try that.)

EDIT: Just saw you mentioned Easel. It can do extruded. Just have to invert your artwork.  
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