Halloween lantern

Step by step instruction

halloween lantern detail
halloween lantern detail

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
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.

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Step by step

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Step 1

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
halloween lantern detail
Step 2

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 - -
Halloween lantern
Step 3

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!

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