Fun Wood Coasters Using Laser Cutter
by fxiao in Workshop > Laser Cutting
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Fun Wood Coasters Using Laser Cutter
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Made this at Techshop.ws
You will need:
Plank of wood
Laser cutter/etcher
Some wood cutting tools -- I used the vertical band saw
A few images with a common theme
You will need:
Plank of wood
Laser cutter/etcher
Some wood cutting tools -- I used the vertical band saw
A few images with a common theme
Create Your Coasters on Illustrator and Laser the Images
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4in by 4in is a good size
Design your coasters however you like. Would be good to stick with a theme here.
Download my .ai file in the attached section if you'd like to use it.
For rastering - 75 speed/ 90 power
Design your coasters however you like. Would be good to stick with a theme here.
Download my .ai file in the attached section if you'd like to use it.
For rastering - 75 speed/ 90 power
Downloads
Cut Out the Squares
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Cut out your coasters by following the square lines you rastered
Lastly, Sand Down the Edges
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Lastly, sand down the edges and round the corners.
No more cup imprints on your coffee tables!
No more cup imprints on your coffee tables!