Try using the leftover material to create some beautiful 'blossoms'. It's a really good way of making the most out of your material and creating an eye-catching sculpture!
Step by Step
Printer settings TroGlass Clear 10mm
Step 1: Import Design
Have a go at creating your own design if you'd like! Or, feel free to import the template that we have provided – just remember to adapt it to your requirements. For our sample, we engraved a recess out of the blue base plate to hold the TroGlass Metallic Ring in place. Then, send the job to your laser machine using these following driver settings:
Print Settings:
Process Mode
Resolution
Cut Line
Standard
500dpi
None
Halftone
Others
Colour
Optimised geometries, inner geometries first
Cutting base plate TroGlass Clear 10mm
Step 2: Cutting the Base Plate
Place the TroGlass Clear onto the acrylic cutting grid and insert the 2.5" lens. Then, cut the base using the following settings. Remember, the parameters may differ depending on what laser machine you are using and its available laser power.
Laser Parameters: Cutting
Colour
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
Red
Cut CO2
95
0.2
20000
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
ON
-3mm
-
Info:
We decided to use the standard parameters TroGlass Clear (speed optimised) from JobControl®. We found that we had the best results this way.
printer settings TroGlass 3mm
Step 3: Design - 'Grass'
Send the 'grass' design to the laser machine using the following settings.
Print Settings:
Process Mode
Resolution
Cut Line
Standard
500dpi
None
Halftone
Others
Colour
Optimised Geometries
TroGlass Color Gloss laser process
Step 4: Laser Process - 'Grass'
Begin using the 2" lens now. Place the dark green TroGlass onto the acrylic cutting grid. Engrave and cut out the design using the following parameters. Remember, the parameters may differ depending on what laser machine you are using and its available laser power.
Laser Parameters
Process
Colour
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
Engraving
Black
Engrave CO2
14
20
Cutting
Red
Cut CO2
100
1
ppi/Hz
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
500
1
ON
0mm
High Quality
1000
1
ON
-
-
Tip:
When engraving, start at the bottom and work your way up. This will help stop the dust from settling on the engraved area and creating smudges and scratches.
printer settings solid wood
Step 5: Design - 'Stem'
Now, you need to send the solid wood 'stem' design to the laser machine using these following settings:
Print Settings:
Process Mode
Resolution
Cut Line
Cut Job
1000dpi
None
Halftone
Others
-
Optimised Geometries
Laser process solid wood
Step 6: Laser Process - 'Stem'
Change over the acrylic cutting grid and swap it for the honeycomb cutting table. Then, position the walnut sheet on top of it. Now, cover the rest of the engraving area so that the vacuum is maximised. Cut the material using these parameters:
Laser Paramters: Cutting
Colour
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
Red
Cut CO2
100
1
1000
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
ON
-
-
Tip:
By covering the entire engraving area, you will produce a vacuum. This is essential for a clean, consistent cut.
Printer settings wood veneer maple
Step 7: Design - 'Blossoms'
Finally, send the abstract bloosom design to your laser machine.
Print Settings:
Process Mode
Resolution
Cut Line
Cut Job
1000dpi
None
Halftone
Others
-
Optimised Geometries, Inner Geometries first
Laser cutting wood veneer
Step 8: Laser Process - 'Blossoms'
Place the maple veneer sheet into the laser machine and carefully cover up the rest of the engraving table. Then, cut the blossoms out using the following laser parameters:
Laser Parameters: Cutting
Colour
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
Red
Cut CO2
100
1.2
1000
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
1
ON
-
-
Tip:
If you decide to cut the entire sheet for this part, focus on the very middle of the material. This will compensate for any tiny inconsistencies in thickness.
Assembly the bouquet
Step 9: Assembly
Stick the stem into the base and decorate it with all your lovely little blossoms. You can combine large and small blossoms to give the piece a random, natural effect. Finally, position the grass into the base plate as well. Your beautiful Mother's Day bouquet is now ready to give to your mum!
Additional Bonus Step:
Twisted blades of grass can be an additional eye-catcher. If you want to make these, you just need to position the 'blades of grass' into a bench vice / heat resistant holder. Then, take a hot air gun and carefully heat the shards of grass. Once they are malleable, deform and twist the hot acrylic. It is very important that you wear gloves if you decide to complete this little bonus step. Hold the acrylic in place until it has cooled down and hardened again. It requires patience, but this can really lift your projects to new heights!
Inspiration
Inspiration lasercut Mother's Day bouquet
Try using different colours and shades of acrylic! Try some TroGlass Satins or maybe even some TroGlass Frosted. With a little extra creativity, you can even try turning this 'flower bouquet' into an abstract piece of laser art. The sky is your only limit with laser technology!
