In this decorative DIY, we'll go step-by-step to create a unique Christmas Tree decoration, complete with an acrylic bauble! Download your templates and instructions here, and be ready for the festive season.
Acrylic cutting grid table for TroGlass/TroGlitter
Feel free to try this DIY with any machine in the Trotec Laser speedy series
Tip:
Consider trying different wood styles from the Trotec Laser wood range, or different colours from the TroGlass range. This way you will be able to offer your customers even more individuality and flexibility, with a wide variety of colourful options.
Step by Step
Laser cutting wood for christmas decoration
Step 1: Design
Start by cutting out the template or your own unique design! We recommend using the following print settings:
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Standard
500dpi
None
Halftone
Others
Color
Optimal geometries, inner geometries first
Tip:
Be careful when cutting the base plate for your tree, in order that it will fit snugly and hold firm once assembled. Always measure the thickness of your material before starting to cut. As a guideline, you can start with a cutting gap of approximately 0.2mm when cutting with a 2inch lens.
Laser engraving wood for christmas decoration
Step 2: Laser Process The Stand
Next. enter the parameter settings. As always, laser parameters may vary depending on the machine used and the power available.
Laser Parameters
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
Engraving
Black
Engrave CO2
50
50
500
Cutting
Red
Cut CO2
95
0.8
1000
Laser Parameters
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Direction
Advanced
Engraving
1
On
+4mm
Down
-
Cutting
1
On
-
-
-
Tip:
For more contrast in the engraving, lift the Z-Offset to about +4mm.
Laser cutting acrylic sheets: TroGlass
Step 3: Bauble
Use our template of designs past, or put together a unique one all your own! Send the graphics to the laser machine with the following print settings:
Process mode
Resolution
Cut line
Standard
500dpi
None
Halftone
Others
Color
Optimal geometries, inner geometries first
Christmas bauble made out of acrylic sheets
Step 4: Laser Process The Bauble
Send the parameters for your bauble decoration to the laser machine. Here again, the settings may be different depending on the laser machine used and power available.
Laser parameters: Cutting
Color
Process
Power (%)
Speed (%)
ppi/Hz
Red
Cut CO2
50
0.2
5000
Passes
Air Assist
Z-Offset
Direction
Advanced
1
On
0
-
-
Assemble the lasercut wooden pieces
Step 5: Assemble The Tree
Place the tree in the base plate, and hang the bauble from its outstretched branch. ou now have your own festive decoration! Ho-Ho-Holy Moley, that looks great!
Fix the bauble on the tree
What Makes Trotec Materials Perfect For This Application?
Trotec's engravable wood range has been specifically developed for laser processing. Both the solid wood and our veneered wood panels, as well as our plywood and MDF materials allow for fine engraving and a beautiful cut with the laser.
Likewise, our TroGlass and TroGlitter range provide a range of exciting, colorful acrylics, sure to catch your customer's eye!
Inspiration
Inspiration for laser cut christmas decoration
Why not try the tree in various sizes and colours? Or covered in baubles and decorations you design yourself? With a Trotec laser, there are no limits to your creativity!
