Here, we will be showing you how to create your very own, individual vintage table decoration using some beautiful jute fabric and fusible interfacing.
You can create this sample using any laser machine from the Trotec Speedy Series.
Important:
Please remember to close the throttle valve! This will maximise the vacuum power and lead to a better engraving result.
Step by Step
Laser cutting of jute fabric
Step 1: Jute (Hessian) Fabric
Create your design. Or, if you'd prefer, you are welcome to use the template we have provided. Send it to your laser machine using the following printer settings:
Process Mode
Resolution
Cut Line
Standard
500dpi
None
Halftone
Others
Colour
Optimised Geometries Inner Geometries First
Laser engraving of jute fabric
Step 2: Laser Process - Fabric
Now, you must create the parameter settings. Please note that our parameters may differ depending on what laser machine you are using and its available laser power.
Tip: We recommend ironing the fabric before you begin engraving it. You will achieve better and cleaner results if the fabric is flat and smooth.
Colour
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
Black
Engrave CO2
75
80
500
Red (Scratching)
Cut CO2
13
1
1000
Blue
Cut CO2
50
1.5
1000
Colour
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
Black
1
ON
20mm
-
Red (Scratching)
1
ON
10mm
1
Blue
1
ON
-
-
Laser engraving of fusible interfacing
Step 3: Fusible Interfacing
Create your own design, or feel free to use our provided template again. Then, send it to the laser machine using the following print settings:
Process Mode
Resolution
Cut Line
Standard
333dpi
None
Halftone
Others
Ordered Dithering
Optimised Geometries
Laser processing of fusible interfacing
Step 4: Laser Process - Interfacing
Create the parameter settings again. Remember, our parameters may differ depending on what laser machine you are using as well as its available laser power.
Tip: Take extra care in engraving on the front of the material, not the back! (Engrave on the non-sticky side).
Colour
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
Black
Engrave CO2
50
100
500
Red
Cut CO2
15
2
1000
Colour
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Advanced
Black
1
ON
-
Optimised Quality (Correction 15)
Red
1
ON
-
-
finishing of laser processed jute fabric
Step 5: Finishing
Now it's time to stick the fusible interfacing onto the jute fabric. Use an iron or press of some kind. Position the lace design exactly where you'd like it before pressing the fabric.
Settings should be: Iron - Medium heat (level 2), 8 seconds Press - 130 - 165°C, 8 seconds
Important: Place a piece of fabric onto the interfacing before pressing the hot iron down on top of it. This will prevent the material from sticking to the hot surface and ruining all your hard work.
If you want a more 'rustic' style, try removing tiny strands of the hessian material to create a frayed effect.
