In this tutorial we will show you how to make a spooky Halloween lantern. For this lantern, we used TroGlass Color Gloss in Orange and Black. You will find the graphic file and the JobControl® laser parameters at the end of the page.
Use the 2" lens for best cutting results. Remove the protective foil on the back of the acrylic after cutting. This prevents the material from being scratched.
Step by Step
Step 1: Preparation
Import our graphic or create your own design. Remove the protective foil from the front of the acrylic and put the material into the laser. Send the job to the laser using the settings below.
Print settings
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Standard
500 dpi
none
Halftone
Others
Color
Optimized geometries, inner geometries first
Step 2: Laser process
Define the necessary parameters. They might vary depending on the machine used and the available laser power.
Laser Parameters
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
black
Cut CO2
16
20
500
red
Cut CO2
50
0.2
5000
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
on
-
-
1
on
-
-
Step 3: Assembly
Remove the protective foil from the back of the material. Clean the pieces with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Assemble the five pieces and use the acrylic glue to fix them. Your Halloween lantern is ready to scare your guests!
