Zebra-Shaped Name Stands

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Take your special event to the African savanna with these zebra-themed acrylic name stands.

Equipment and Materials

Materials

TroGlass Color Gloss, Black (1/8")
Material to cover the engraving table (e.g., paper sheets)

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Trotec Laser

You can use any laser machine from the Speedy Flexx series to complete this DIY project.

Tip

Use the Acrylic Cutting Grid Table
Leave the protective film on the back of the acrylic since it protects the material from scratches

Step by Step

Step 1: Download and Edit the Template

Download our template and open it in your graphic design program. Edit the template by adding your guests' names to the name stands.

Once the file is ready for processing, send the job to your laser using the settings specified below.

JobControl® Settings

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Standard	333 dpi	none

Halftone	Others
Color	enhance geometries

Step 2: Laser Process the TroGlass Color Gloss Sheet

Position the TroGlass Color Gloss acrylic sheet on your laser's work area. Next, cover the remaining laser bed space (e.g., with paper) to maximize the system's suction power on the acrylic.

Afterwards, proceed to engrave and cut the name stands.

For high-quality results, we recommend using the Acrylic Cutting Grid Table. This laser accessory minimizes the laser beam reflecting onto the material.

Laser Parameters:

Color	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)	ppi/Hz
black	engrave FLP	74	40	75000
red	cut CO₂	85	0.5	20000

Passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Advanced
1	off	-	-
1	on	-	-

TIP

The 2.85" Flexx lens creates a lower-intensity beam than does the 2" lens. This is why we did not use the standard TroGlass processing parameters.

Step 3: Clean and Assemble the Name Stands

Clean each component with a soft cloth and assemble the name stands (insert the zebra cutouts into the base stands).

Inspiration

Experiment with different object designs, such as handbag or car silhouettes, to match your event's theme
Try multiple acrylic colours and textures from Trotec's collection
Engrave a message or fun fact on the reverse side of each name stand

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