A small place to remember
A quiet pet remembrance plaque
Pawlight is a pet remembrance sign SVG for a wooden plaque with a paw print, small stars and the words STILL BY MY SIDE. The domed shield makes a simple frame for a shelf, memory corner or a gift in remembrance of a companion.
A familiar message in two parts
Widely spaced serif capitals give STILL its own line. The smaller BY MY SIDE line completes the thought after a pause. A star in the paw pad leaves a small area of wood visible, and the surrounding stars balance the rounded shield. The plaque can sit beside a favorite photo or a collar.
The shared wording suits a keepsake for a range of companions. For a gift, choose a wood tone that keeps the paw and letter shapes easy to see.
Size, paths and mounting
| Digital files | sign.svg, README.txt and design-map.png in a ZIP |
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| Cut profile | Soft domed shield, 155 × 155 mm at the supplied scale |
| SVG page | 165 × 165 mm |
| Mounting | Two round cut holes, each 5 mm in diameter at the supplied scale. Choose your own cord or hardware. |
| Red CUT | Three closed contours with centered 0.025 mm strokes. Two holes and one outer profile. |
| Black ENGRAVE | Filled artwork, inset border and outlined lettering for area engraving. |
| SKU | VD-PL-SIGN |
Dimensions describe the vector geometry before kerf. Allow the machine’s required clearance.
Set up the plaque
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Confirm scale and stock
Extract the ZIP and import sign.svg at the supplied scale. Preview the paw and small star accents as fills and check the spacing between lettering and the mounting holes. Test the contrast and detail on a scrap of the chosen plywood. Use uncoated plywood approved for your laser, including its glue and actual thickness. Test engraving, cutting and kerf on matching scrap.
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Set each operation
Assign black fills to engraving and red paths to through-cutting. Where supported, engrave first, cut the holes next and release the outer profile last. Follow manufacturer instructions for exhaust, stock support and supervision.
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Check the finished fit
Make a complete prototype and measure the holes. Select cord or fasteners to suit the finished weight and mounting surface. Fit hardware after processing.
The vector geometry was checked digitally. Test a physical sample on your machine. Set power, speed and passes for your equipment and material.
Import and prepare the SVG
Glowforge. Upload the SVG in the app supported by your model. Check the size, set red to Cut and set black to Engrave.
xTool Studio or XCS. Use the version supported by your machine. Check scale after SVG import, since import DPI can affect dimensions. Assign the closed red profiles to Cut and the filled black shapes to Engrave.
Epilog. Use Pulse SVG import on supported models and firmware. On a vector editor and Dashboard workflow, preserve the centered 0.025 mm strokes and check that the driver recognizes them as vector cuts. Keep black fills on the engraving process.
Other CO₂ or diode lasers. Check machine support for the plywood and its thickness. In supported software such as LightBurn, verify the millimeter dimensions and set red to a cutting Line layer and black to an engraving Fill layer. Preview the job and confirm the planned order.
Common questions
What is included in the download?
The ZIP contains sign.svg, README.txt and design-map.png. Process the SVG. The English guide explains setup and use, and the PNG shows the layout for reference. The download contains digital files only.
Is a pet name part of the design?
The supplied plaque has the fixed words STILL BY MY SIDE and an engraved paw and stars. Its cut profile measures 155 × 155 mm on a 165 × 165 mm SVG page. The words are outlined vectors. An SVG editor can add separately outlined artwork after you verify that it fits the available engraving area.
Can I use this file on Glowforge, xTool or Epilog?
Yes, through the supported import workflows above. For CO₂ or diode setups, check usable bed space and approved plywood thickness. Verify size and operation assignments before processing.
Can I resize it or sell finished signs?
Scale every path together and recheck engraving detail, hole diameter and edge clearance. You may sell finished signs you make. Keep the original and modified digital files for your own use. See the README for terms.