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Butterfly Garden Light

How-to
Machine
LX2
Material
Wood
Size
500 x 305 mm
Material Information
3mm basswood
Software Used
LaserPecker Design Space IOS
Production Time
90 min
Engraving Difficulty

Design Files

file
butterfly lantern.lp2
2026/08/06 00:018

Introduction

Butterfly Garden Light transforms a simple sheet of wood into an elegant three-dimensional décor piece. Delicate butterflies, flowing vines, and layered foliage create depth and movement, while the engraved base complements the intricate design. Precision laser cutting allows each element to fit together seamlessly, resulting in a lightweight centerpiece that is beautiful on its own by day and can be illuminated at night for a completely different look. This project showcases how laser cutting can turn flat materials into art that brings warmth and nature into any home. It is completely customizable with different vine and butterfly pieces.

How-to Tutorial

1

Step1: Cutting/Engraving

Cut the top and bottom base. Decide if you want it as a lantern. If so keep the cut circles on. If not delete that group. Next cut side pieces with or without butterly engraving. Finally, choose which vine flower pieces you want and how many butterflies. You can size the pieces just make sure you use the correct tab bottom which is 3mm. Ensure your wood is 3mm thick or adjust the cutouts.

Settings 1

CutWood

Engraving Method
Cut
Material
Wood
Power
80%
Speed
80 mm/s
Pass
1
Module Type
40 W 450 nm

Settings 2

PictureWood

Engraving Method
Picture
Material
Wood
Engraving Density
10
Power
70%
Speed
70 mm/s
Pass
1
Module Type
40 W 450 nm
2

Step2: Assemblage

Assemble base by gluing the tabs and adding the sides to the base. Glue top tabs and add on next. If adding light do not glue back panel on yet. Leave it open place light. Lighhtly fix back in slot without gluing so you can change batteries.  I used a push light that can easily be activated by pushing down a pen in the center of a cut circle to turn it on and off.

Settings 1

Cut

Engraving Method
Cut
Power
1%
Speed
1 mm/s
Pass
1
Module Type
40 W 450 nm
Other Parameters
glue
3

Step3: Add vines and butterflies.

This is a free form organic design. Add the vines, flowers and butterflies to your liking and glue in place.

Settings 1

Cut

Engraving Method
Cut
Power
1%
Speed
1 mm/s
Pass
1
Module Type
40 W 450 nm
Other Parameters
glue
Wooden Lamp
Laser Cutting
LASERCUTTING
butterfly
light

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