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Christmas Star Cardboarad

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francesco.q84
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A Christmas Tree decoration made with cardboard

Basic Information

MachineLP2 Plus
MaterialCardboard
Size80 x 80 mm
Material InformationStandard recycled cardboard from cereal box. Thickness: 0,40mm
Engraving Difficulty

How-to Tutorial

Step 1 First Star

First, position the images as shown in the attached image.

The cut line and fold line must be centered.

Then, insert the artwork in the center.

Now, hide the cut line and assign the settings to the line and the image as follows.

Place the cardboard on the laserpecker base and add tape to secure it to the base.

Preview the laserpecker design, then laser it.

After engraving, hide the fold line and the artwork, then show the cut line and assign the cutting parameters.

Preview the laserpecker, then laser it.

Fold the cardboard along the fold lines.

Settings 1

Engraving MethodPicture
MaterialCardboard
Resolution1 K
Power70%
Depth50%
Pass1
Module Type10 W 450 nm
Other ParametersAssign this setting to the picture

Settings 2

Engraving MethodLine
MaterialCardboard
Power70%
Depth50%
Pass1
Module Type10 W 450 nm
Other ParametersAssign this parameter to fold lines

Settings 3

Engraving MethodLine
MaterialCardboard
Power100%
Depth80%
Pass1
Module Type10 W 450 nm
Other ParametersAssign this parmeter to cut cardboard

Step 2 Second Star

First, position the images as shown in the attached image.

The cut line and fold line must be centered.

Then, insert the artwork in the center.

Now, hide the cut line and assign the settings to the line and the image as follows.

Place the cardboard on the laserpecker base and add tape to secure it to the base.

Preview the laserpecker design, then laser it.

After engraving, hide the fold line and the artwork, then show the cut line and assign the cutting parameters.

Preview the laserpecker, then laser it.

Fold the cardboard along the fold lines.

Settings 1

Engraving MethodPicture
MaterialCardboard
Resolution1 K
Power70%
Depth50%
Pass1
Module Type10 W 450 nm
Other ParametersAssign this setting to the picture

Settings 2

Engraving MethodLine
MaterialCardboard
Power70%
Depth50%
Pass1
Module Type10 W 450 nm
Other ParametersAssign this setting to the fold lines

Settings 3

Engraving MethodLine
MaterialCardboard
Power100%
Depth80%
Pass1
Module Type10 W 450 nm
Other ParametersAssign this setting to cut lines

Step 3 Glue the Element

Add some glue or double-sided tape on the first and second star like the image, then assemble the two star.

Add a string to the star and position to the Christmas Tree.

Enjoy!

Design Files

LaserPecker Design Space V2.5.1 or above is recommended.

logo
CutLine_1.svg
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CutLine2.svg
logo
FoldLines1.svg
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FoldLines2.svg
logo
Star.svg
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star1.lp2
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star2.lp2
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