Paw Print Router Template (Clear Acrylic)

Paw Print Inlay Acrylic Router Template

Create paw print inlays, epoxy-filled pet details, animal-themed accents, and decorative woodworking projects with this reusable clear acrylic router template. This template is a great choice for adding a paw print detail to charcuterie boards, serving boards, live edge pieces, pet memorial projects, signs, trays, wall art, furniture accents, and custom gifts for pet lovers.

The clear acrylic makes it easy to position the paw print exactly where you want it, allowing you to work around grain, knots, cracks, live edge features, epoxy areas, or other natural details in your board.

What You Can Make With This Template

• Paw print epoxy inlays
• Pet-themed charcuterie board details
• Decorative accents for serving boards and trays
• Live edge board details
• Pet memorial signs and keepsake projects
• Dog, cat, and animal-themed wall art
• Custom gifts for pet owners, groomers, vets, and animal lovers
• Small-batch market products and repeatable shop projects

Why Use a Clear Acrylic Paw Print Inlay Template?

• Pet-themed detail: Add a clean paw print design to boards, trays, signs, plaques, and decorative woodworking projects.
• Great for epoxy inlays: Route the paw print pocket, fill it with coloured epoxy, sand it flush, and finish your project.
• Clear placement: See the wood underneath so you can position the paw print around grain, cracks, knots, live edge details, or other features.
• Reusable acrylic: Made from 1/4" thick clear acrylic for repeated use when handled and stored properly.
• Useful for small shops: A simple way to add repeatable decorative detail without drawing the paw print layout by hand.

Recommended Products to Use With This Template

To make a finished paw print inlay, most customers will need a way to secure the template, the right router bits, suitable wood, epoxy, pigment, and a finish for the completed piece.

• Template Tape - used to secure the acrylic template to your wood while routing the inlay pocket.
• Pocketing Bit - useful for removing the majority of the material in larger, less detailed areas.
• Small Detail Pocketing Bit - useful for smaller details and tighter areas in the paw print design.
• Dimensional Wood - choose from kiln-dried hardwoods for boards, trays, signs, panels, and custom woodworking projects.
• Live Edge Wood - a popular choice when adding inlay details to charcuterie boards and natural edge projects.
• EcoPoxy UVPoxy - a good epoxy option for filling shallow inlays up to 1/4" deep.
• Beaver Dust Pigments - use pigment to add colour, shimmer, or contrast to epoxy-filled paw print inlays.
• Walrus Oil Cutting Board Oil - a good choice for food-contact boards when your project is being used as a serving board or charcuterie board.
• Grand Finishing Hardwax Oil - a great option for decorative boards, trays, wall art, signs, furniture accents, and other non-cutting-board projects.

How to Use This Paw Print Inlay Template

1. Choose your project: Start with a flat, stable piece of wood, serving board, tray, panel, sign, or live edge board.
2. Plan the inlay location: Place the clear acrylic template over the wood and position the paw print where it works best with the grain, knots, cracks, or design of the piece.
3. Attach the template: Apply template tape to the back of the acrylic template and press it firmly onto the wood.
4. Route the larger areas: Use the pocketing bit to remove most of the material in the larger areas of the paw print.
5. Clean up the small details: Use the small detail pocketing bit for the smaller pads, curves, and tighter areas. Take your time, especially when working with hard or dense woods.
6. Remove the template: Carefully remove the acrylic template from the wood and store it flat for future use.
7. Fill the inlay: If desired, fill the routed pocket with epoxy and pigment. UVPoxy is a good option for shallow inlays up to 1/4" deep.
8. Sand flush and finish: Once the epoxy has cured, sand the inlay flush with the surface and apply the right finish for your project.

Watch: How to Use Acrylic Router Templates

New to template routing? This video walks through the process and helps explain how acrylic templates, router bits, and template tape work together.

Template Details

• Material: Clear acrylic
• Thickness: 1/4"
• Overall template size: 7.875" wide x 7.875" tall
• Paw print profile size: approximately 5" wide x 5.625" tall
• Use for: Routing inlay pockets, epoxy inlays, decorative accents, pet-themed details, and repeatable paw print designs
• Product type: Reusable acrylic inlay router template
• Finished project style: Paw print inlay, epoxy-filled pet inlay, charcuterie board detail, live edge board accent, pet memorial sign, wall art, tray detail, or furniture accent
• Template SKU: 03-017

Helpful Router Template Guides

Not sure which router bit to use or how to get started with acrylic templates? These guides can help before you begin your project.

• Template Guides
• Router Template Guide
• What Router Bit Do I Need?
• Template Routing for Beginners

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a finished paw print inlay?

No. This listing is for the reusable clear acrylic paw print inlay template only. Wood, router bits, template tape, epoxy, pigment, sanding supplies, and finish are sold separately.

Can this paw print template be reused?

Yes. This acrylic template is reusable when handled carefully, cleaned as needed, and stored flat between uses.

Can I fill the routed paw print with epoxy?

Yes. You can fill the routed paw print pocket with epoxy and pigment. UVPoxy is a good option for shallow pours up to 1/4" deep.

What router bit should I use with this inlay template?

For paw print inlays, we recommend using the pocketing bit to remove the majority of the material and the small detail pocketing bit for tighter curves, smaller pads, and fine details.

What projects work well with paw print inlays?

Paw print inlays work well on charcuterie boards, live edge boards, serving boards, trays, pet memorial signs, wall art, plaques, furniture parts, and custom gifts for pet owners.

What finish should I use?

For food-contact serving boards or charcuterie boards, use a food-safe cutting board oil such as Walrus Oil Cutting Board Oil. For decorative or non-food-contact projects, Grand Finishing Hardwax Oil is another great option.

Create Paw Print Inlays With a Repeatable Shape

Whether you are adding a paw print detail to a charcuterie board, filling the design with coloured epoxy, or creating a custom pet-themed gift, this clear acrylic inlay router template helps you create a consistent routed pocket while still letting the natural beauty of the wood stand out.