Decorative Screen Room Divider

Step-by-step tutorial

Create an exquisite screen room divider from wood and acrylic panels. Perfect for home or office applications, this masterpiece is sure to add a sense of privacy to any room as well as showcase your artistic capabilities.

Preparation

Required material:

12 sheets of 18" x 24" prefinished wood
1/8" thick
1 sheet of 12" x 24" frosted acrylic
At least 50 brass "S" hooks
Drop ceiling hangers or permanent hooks for a solid ceiling

Machine used:

Speedy 400
80 watts
2.5 inch lens

Step by Step

laser cut room divider screen — Laser cut room divider screen made from wood and acrylic

Step 1: Create the layout

Design a layout in a graphics program using the panel sizes provided. The layout should be similar to that of a puzzle. Feel free to use the layout we have provided for this sample. Alternatively, you can create a new and unique combination to fit your space. Ensure that the location of the connecting holes are placed when creating your layout.

wood panels laser cut — intricate details precisely cut with a laser

Step 2: Create each panel

Create a new copy of each panel and adjust the connecting holes by using guides in your graphics program. Be sure to label each panel with a number so that all the panels are accounted for.

wood cutting on laser cutter — the wood panes are cut with the Speedy laser cutter

Step 3 - User Settings

Cut out the panels.

Mahogany Wood Panels

Cutting: Power: 100% - Speed: 0.9% - Frequency: 2500 Hz - Air Assist: ON

Acrylic Panels

Cutting: Power: 50% - Speed: 0.2% - Frequency: 20000 Hz - Air Assist: ON

assembly of the wood panels — panels are assembles on the floor and fastened with "S" hooks

Step 4 - Assemble the Panels

Prior assembling, lay out the panels on the floor to make sure that they all line up well. It is best to start with the top panels and work your way across then down. Connect the top panels to the ceiling using the 'S' hooks. Once all the panels have been assembled, stand back and enjoy your creation!

Tips:

Using prefinished wood requires less finishing steps to achieve top quality results
Cleaning off the smoke residue with a damp cloth before lifting the panels out of the laser machine makes it easier to see if any spots were missed
We recommend using pliers when assembling and attaching the panels as this allows for the 'S' hooks to be easily manipulated
Using a combination of both wood and frosted acrylic panels adds a nice decorative finishing touch