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Halloween Lantern
Step By Step Instructions
Here, we will show you how to construct a spooky Halloween lantern! For this project, we used the TroGlass Colour Gloss in orange and black. You can find the graphic file along with the JobControl® laser parameters at the end of this page.
Preparation
You Will Need:
- 1/4 sheet of TroGlass Colour Gloss (Black & Orange)
- Acrylic glue
Machine Used:
- Speedy 400 80W
- 2" lens
- Vacuum table with acrylic cutting grid
Tips:
Try using the 2" lens - you should achieve the best results this way.
Be sure to remove the protective foil from the back of the acrylic after processing. This will prevent the material from being scratched or damaged.
Step by Step
Step 1: Preparation
Import the graphic that we have provided or create your own. Remove the protective foil from the front of the acrylic and place the material into the laser machine. Send the job to the laser using the following settings:
Print Settings:
| Process Mode | Resolution | Cut Line |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500dpi | None |
| Halftone | Others |
|---|---|
| Colour | Optimised Geometries, Inner Geometries First |
Step 2: Laser Process
Define the necessary parameters. Please note that these might vary depending on the laser machine you are using and its power.
Laser Parameters
| Colour | 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
Now, remove the protective foil from the back of the acrylic. Clean the pieces with a damp cloth and a very mild soap. Put the five pieces together, using glue to stick them in place. Your Halloween lantern is now ready to spook your guests!
