Laser Cut Decor


This is made from wood but was first designed on a site and then downloaded to be laser cut. This can be used as decor on a window platform, on a desk, and on a shelf. This can be made into any scene desired so look appealing to the creator.
Supplies




-Thick-basswood plywood, 1/8 inch thick
-Laser cutter
-Wood glue
-Paint (optional)
Designing the Box

FIrst go to "vectr", and design the shape you want the box to be, and then create the frame.
Designing the Scene

You can drop photos you want specifically if you want to trace it over with the pen or pencil tool.
Cutting Out Your Masterpiece

After downloading your design as a svg, go to your laser cutting app (In this example, "https://app.glowforge.com/") to cut out your pieces. If you have anything you don't want to be cut, change the setting of that layer to score. Make sure to press the right material.
Removing Your Pieces

Once your pieces have been cut, take them out and bring them to your workstation.
Assembling Your Masterpiece

This step is where the wood glue comes in. Glue your box together. But then before adding the frame piece glue the sene pieces first and then the frame piece.
Coloring Your Masterpiece

This step is optional but very much encouraged to make your masterpiece standout. Now you're done.