Peace Icon Router Template (Clear Acrylic)

Peace Icon Inlay Router Template - Clear Acrylic Woodworking Template

Create clean, repeatable peace sign inlays in your woodworking projects with this clear acrylic inlay router template. The Peace Icon Inlay Template is designed for routing a recessed pocket into wood, which can then be filled with epoxy, coloured pigment, or left as a routed design detail. It is a great fit for cutting boards, charcuterie boards, live edge serving boards, signs, wall art, music-themed projects, retro-inspired decor, and custom woodworking gifts.

The clear acrylic makes it easier to position the peace icon before routing. You can centre it on a round or rectangular board, line it up with the wood grain, place it near a live edge, or use it as a repeatable design detail across multiple boards, signs, or decorative projects.

What You Can Make With This Template

• Peace sign epoxy inlays in cutting boards and serving boards
• Retro, music, festival, or boho-inspired charcuterie boards
• Decorative inlays for live edge wood and small slab projects
• Custom signs, wall art, trays, plaques, and gift projects
• Epoxy-filled peace icon designs using Beaver Dust Pigments for colour and contrast
• Repeatable peace symbol inlays for small-batch woodworking products

Why Use a Clear Acrylic Peace Icon Inlay Template?

• Designed for recessed inlays: This template is made for routing a peace icon pocket into the surface of your wood, not for cutting out the full outside shape of a board.
• Clear for accurate placement: The transparent acrylic lets you see the wood underneath so you can position the peace sign exactly where it works best.
• Great for epoxy-filled projects: Route the pocket, fill it with epoxy and pigment, then sand it flush after curing for a clean inlay effect.
• Reusable for repeat work: Made from 1/4" thick acrylic, this template can be used again and again when handled and stored properly.
• Ideal for bold graphic inlays: The circular peace symbol is easy to recognize and works well as a main feature on boards, signs, and decor pieces.

Recommended Products to Use With This Template

• Template Tape - Use this to secure the acrylic template to your wood before routing.
• Pocketing Bit - Use this bit to remove the majority of the material in larger open areas of the inlay pocket.
• Small Detail Pocketing Bit - Use this bit for tight inside sections, smaller openings, and finer details in the peace icon profile.
• Dimensional Wood - A great option for cutting boards, serving boards, signs, trays, and smaller inlay projects.
• Live Edge Wood - A natural fit for charcuterie boards, serving boards, and epoxy-filled inlay projects.
• EcoPoxy UVPoxy - A good epoxy option for filling shallow routed inlays up to 1/4" deep.
• Beaver Dust Pigments - Add colour, shimmer, or contrast to your epoxy-filled peace icon inlay.
• Walrus Oil Cutting Board Oil - A good finish choice for food-contact cutting boards and serving boards.
• Grand Finishing Hardwax Oil - A great finish option for decorative, non-food-contact projects like wall art, shelves, hallway tables, and end tables.

How to Use This Peace Icon Inlay Template

1. Choose your wood: Start with a flat, stable board. Dimensional lumber works well for cutting boards, serving boards, trays, and signs, while live edge wood is a great choice for charcuterie boards and decorative epoxy inlay projects.
2. Position the template: Place the clear acrylic template on your wood and adjust it until the peace icon lines up with the grain, board shape, live edge, or overall project layout.
3. Secure with template tape: Apply template tape to the back of the acrylic template and press it firmly onto the wood so it does not shift while routing.
4. Route the larger areas first: Use the larger pocketing bit to remove most of the material from the open areas of the recessed inlay pocket.
5. Clean up the details: Use the small detail pocketing bit for tighter inside sections, smaller openings, and finer areas in the peace icon design.
6. Fill the inlay if desired: Mix epoxy with your chosen pigment and pour it into the routed pocket. Black, white, pearl, rainbow colours, metallic colours, or bright accent pigments can work well depending on the style of the project.
7. Sand flush: Once the epoxy has fully cured, sand the surface until the inlay is smooth and level with the surrounding wood.
8. Apply your finish: Use Walrus Oil Cutting Board Oil for food-contact boards, or Grand Finishing Hardwax Oil for decorative and non-food-contact projects.

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Template Details

• Design: Peace Icon Inlay Template
• Peace icon profile size: Approximately 6" diameter
• Template size: 7.875" wide by 7.875" tall
• Material: 1/4" thick clear acrylic
• Template SKU: 03-039
• Use: Routing recessed inlay pockets in wood

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this peace icon template for cutting out the full shape of a board?
No. This is an inlay template designed for routing a recessed peace sign pocket into the surface of your wood. It is not intended for cutting the full outside shape of a board.

Can I fill the peace icon inlay with epoxy?
Yes. After routing the pocket, you can fill it with epoxy and pigment to create a coloured peace icon inlay. Once the epoxy cures, sand it flush with the wood surface.

Which router bit should I use with this template?
Use the larger pocketing bit to remove most of the material from the open areas, then use the small detail pocketing bit for tighter inside sections, smaller openings, and finer parts of the peace icon profile.

How do I keep the template from moving while routing?
Use template tape to secure the clear acrylic template to your wood. Make sure the surface is clean and flat, then press the template firmly in place before routing.

Can this acrylic peace icon template be reused?
Yes. The template is made from 1/4" thick acrylic and is designed for repeated use. Store it flat and avoid damaging the template edges so it stays accurate for future projects.

What types of projects work well with a peace icon inlay?
Peace icon inlays work well on cutting boards, charcuterie boards, live edge serving boards, signs, wall art, trays, plaques, retro decor, music-themed projects, and colourful custom gifts.

What finish should I use after sanding the inlay flush?
For cutting boards and other food-contact projects, use Walrus Oil Cutting Board Oil. For decorative or non-food-contact projects, Grand Finishing Hardwax Oil is a great option.

The Peace Icon Inlay Router Template is a practical way to add a clean graphic, retro, or colourful design detail to your woodworking and epoxy projects. Secure the template, route the recessed pocket, fill it with epoxy and pigment if desired, sand it flush, and finish your piece for a polished, repeatable result.